A recent Supreme Court decision may lead to legal action against file-sharing services that help internet users trade music and movies in violation of copyright law. Downloading free music off the internet is a way of life for many young people, who may not understand why it is often illegal.

• Learn about the file-sharing law and the on National Public Radio's website.
• Find out in an informative article by journalist Timothy McNulty.
• The Recording Industry of America's website offers an extensive list of where music can be downloaded.
• If you disagree with the file-sharing laws and want to help change them, check out the efforts of the .