In another episode of the Kazaa saga, the Full Federal Court has handed down its decision concerning the trial judge’s powers in relation to failure by Sharman Networks to comply with the court’s orders. The relevant order concerned changes to the Kazaa Internet file-sharing system to limit future infringements by users of the software. In response to a question of law reserved by the primary judge, the Full Court held that the trial judge is entitled to make a finding of contempt against Sharman Networks and its associates in relation to their alleged failure to implement orders made by Wilcox J at first instance.

Universal Music v Sharman [2006] FCAFC 41 (23 March 2006)

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The substantive issue awaits hearing.