Archive for the 'ACS:Law' Category

Neutralize UK File-Sharing Legal Threats – Join TalkTalk

Friday, January 29th, 2010

This week the condemnation of file-sharing “legal blackmail” lawyers ACS:Law has been widespread, with extremely harsh words coming from the country’s House of Lords. Despite this the law firm are unrepentant and say they will persist with their campaign. It is, however, possible to immunize your family from this growing threat.

Anti-Piracy Scheme “A Scam & Legal Blackmail” Say UK Lords

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

Several UK Lords have criticized the practices of law firms that send out warning letters to alleged copyright infringers demanding big payments. These schemes have been labeled a scam, and the lawyers operating them accused of “harassment, bullying and intrusion” and “legal blackmail” in the House of Lords.

Everything You Need To Refute a File-Sharing Legal Threat

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

A new wave of cash demands connected with allegations of illicit file-sharing are being received this week. In response, consumer group BeingThreatened has produced the most informative handbook ever created, empowering those wrongfully accused to refute the claims against them and hold onto their hard-earned cash.

Digital Economy Bill: Lords Want To Stamp Out Piracy Chasers

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Members of the House of Lords recently voiced concerns over the UK government’s Digital Economy Bill, stating that the problems facing the entertainment industry are largely of their own creation. There was also criticism of companies who demand cash from file-sharers in the UK, and ideas were put forward to end their scheme.

Anti-Piracy Group Calls in Debt Agency To Collect ‘Fines’

Sunday, December 6th, 2009

DigiProtect, the anti-piracy company that makes money from threatening alleged file-sharers with court unless they pay up a ‘fine’, has a worrying new tactic. Hoping to scare letter recipients even more than they already do, the company is now sending more threats via a debt collection agency.