BigChampagne's Ultimate Chart (a/o February 10th):
1. “What Doesn't Kill You (Stronger),” Kelly Clarkson
2. “Set Fire to the Rain,” Adele
3. “Turn Me On,” David Guetta
4. “Rack City,” TYGA
5. “Good Feeling,” Flo Rida
6. “Smooth Criminal (Glee Cast Version),” Glee Cast
7. “Young, Wild & Free,” Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa
8. “Domino ,” Jessie J
9. “Sexy and I Know It,” LMFAO
10. “Ass Back Home ,” Gym Class Heroes
So far, British labels have mostly stopped short of suing alleged file-swappers, perhaps taking a lesson from a highly-unsuccessful, RIAA-led legal campaign in the US. Instead, the UK-based majors are now sending threatening letters to infringers, one step short of actually suing suspected file-sharers.
The plan is designed to discourage stealing, without waging an all-out war against music fans, the media, and ISPs. But internet piracy is quickly spreading beyond music, and the broader entertainment industry is starting to resemble the conflicted, disharmonious music business.
Just recently, a group of British gaming companies started suing individual swappers, a heavier hammer favored by American label chiefs. The latest attempt is being pushed by London-based law firm Davenport Lyons, which is now seeking to force ISPs to reveal the names of suspected infringers. The firm is currently seeking the release of 7,000 subscriber names, and bringing its request to the High Court. "Illegal file-sharing is a very serious issue resulting in millions of pounds of losses to copyright owners," said David Gore, a partner at Davenport.
Lyons is working for gaming companies like Atari, Techland, Topware Interactive, and Codemasters. Just like the RIAA, the groups are offering quick settlement amounts, though if history is a guide, a small percentage will elect to battle the charges. Early lawsuits and settlements are already happening, according to Davenport.
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