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Napster controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2000

    Copyright and music-piracy litigation

    Record companies and artists sued Napster, alleging that its peer-to-peer network enabled users to exchange copyrighted recordings without authorization. The litigation led to injunctions, the shutdown of the original service, and bankruptcy proceedings.