ESA withdraws support for SOPA
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has withdrawn its support for the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) . The reversal comes despite a statement issued earlier this month in which the association said that, while it was "mindful of concerns" over its support, it had no intention of dropping its backing. "From the beginning, ESA has been committed to the passage of balanced legislation to address the illegal theft of intellectual property found on foreign rogue sites,” the association explains in a statement. “Although the need to address this pervasive threat to our industry's creative investment remains, concerns have been expressed about unintended consequences stemming from the current legislative proposals.” More >
