Understanding Capitol Records v. Vimeo
While much of YouTube was distracted by lawsuits involving H3H3 and other YouTubers, another lawsuit with potentially serious consequences was ongoing and recently saw a major ruling.
That lawsuit: Capitol Records v. Vimeo
Though Vimeo is not YouTube the questions that this lawsuit raised are serious and could have a direct impact on YouTube. While the most recent ruling is likely cause for relief for Google and those who run the site, it's worthwhile to take a moment to understand how this lawsuit came about, including the convoluted history that led to this decision.
So strap yourself in as we do a deep dive into pre-1972 sound recordings, the DMCA and much, much more!