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C.D. California: BUNNELL, Forrest Parker, Wes Parker, and Valence Media, Ltd. v. MOTION PICTURE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Owners and operators of website that facilitated the copying and distribution of large files brought action against motion picture trade association, alleging that association procured and conspired to procure "hacked" private information that association then used to interfere with owners' business operation. Parties filed cross motions for summary judgment. The District Court, Florence-Marie Cooper, J., held that: (1) contractor's conduct did not violate Wiretap Act; (2) invasion of privacy claim was preempted by Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA); and (3) operators failed to establish a violation of California Trade Secrets Act. Motion granted in favor of defendant.

Full post as published by The Trade Secrets Vault on October 04, 2008 (boomark / email).