Video clip service Redlasso is suspending service today, two days after NBC and Fox sued the firm for violating their copyrights. Redlasso, a much-loved service widely used by bloggers, allowed users to search for and post video from TV news channels, recorded and archived on the site.
This didn't sit well with the networks, which didn't particularly like the fact Redlasso was building a business on their video, without their permission.
Now Redlasso says the lawsuit gives it "no alternative" but to suspend free access to the clip service, but it will continue to supply clips to business clients. We're not sure we follow the logic here - the company had continued to serve up video after receiving a cease and desist order in May, and as far as we know, there hasn't been a court ruling forcing the service to stop. Perhaps they'll explain soon.