National Association of Recording Merchandisers, Inc. v. Sony Corporation of America, et al.

The National Association of Recording Merchandisers filed a lawsuit against Sony Corporation of America and Sony Music Entertainment alleging that Sony is illegally using its power in the sale of music to force retailers to carry compact discs that contain not only music but also software (hyperlinks), and promotional inserts directing consumers to competing retail locations owned or operated by Sony. The complaint also alleges that Sony engaged in copyright misuse, illegal price discrimination by favoring its own record club and on-line music retailer (CDNow/Columbia House) over other retailers, unfair competition, and false advertising.

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NARM v. Sony Corporation of America, et al. Complaint