Paige Is Unhappy Because a Play She Wrote and Has

question 31

Essay

Paige is unhappy because a play she wrote and has a copyright on has been placed on the Internet. She hears that you are taking business law and asks what she can do in remedying the situation and suing Internet service providers. What would you tell her? Reference the federal law involved and its pertinent provisions.

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Definitions:

Defamation

A statement that unjustly harms someone's reputation, typically categorized into libel (written) and slander (spoken).

Loss of Income

The financial income one could have earned but was unable due to an injury, illness, or other interruption.

General Damages

Compensation awarded in a lawsuit for losses that cannot be precisely measured, such as pain and suffering or emotional distress.

Assault and Battery

Two distinct yet related crimes, where assault is the threat of violence, and battery is the actual physical contact or harm.