Boy, that didn't take long -- just a couple days after NBC and Fox filed a lawsuit against Redlasso -- alleging copyright infringement -- the company shut down its video search and clipping site.
"We are very disappointed in the actions of select networks. We believe we have always acted within the law and have been respectful of the networks’ rights. Unfortunately, they have forced our hand and are denying the blogging community access to the Redlasso platform that beneficially tracks the usage of newsworthy clips across the Web," said Ken Hayward, Redlasso CEO, in a prepared statement.
The company will continue to work with its radio and business clients.
As recently as May, Redlasso politely declined to shutter its service, even after it received a cease and desist letter. Instead, it hired former CBS exec Michael Jordan to help ease relations with networks. Apparently that didn't work out so well.
