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A 12-year-old girl in New York who was among the first to be sued by the record industry for sharing music over the Internet is off the hook after her mother agreed Tuesday to pay $2,000 to settle the lawsuit, apologizing and admitting that her daughter's actions violated U.S. copyright laws.

The hurried settlement involving Brianna LaHara, an honors student, was the first announced one day after the Recording Industry Association of America filed 261 such lawsuits across the country. Lawyers for the RIAA said Brianna's mother, Sylvia Torres, contacted them early Tuesday to negotiate.

"We understand now that file-sharing the music was illegal," Torres said in a statement distributed by the recording industry. "You can be sure Brianna won't be doing it anymore."

Brianna added: "I am sorry for what I have done. I love music and don't want to hurt the artists I love."

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Dear Homeowner,

This letter is written at the direction of the Board of Directors and is in reference to a continued violation of the Association's governing documents, inclusive of CC&R's, Rules & Regulations, Policies, etc. The Board of Directors is required to uniformly enforce these governing documents of our Association. Compliance is still pending on the following infraction:

PATIO GATE IS NOT IN COMPLIANCE. ONLY EXPANDED METAL SHEETING (HOME DEPOT SK804-837) IS ALLOWED. PLEASE REMOVE UNAPPROVED COVERING.

The Board of Directors has reviewed the issues pertaining to this infraction and has agreed that a fine of up to $50.00 will be assessed to your account. Your attendance is requested at a hearing on September 16, 2003 at 6 p.m. in the clubhouse to determine if the fine shall be waived, or if additional fines shall be imposed for continued non-compliance. If you are unable to attend the hearing, please submit a letter representing your cause at least one (1) working day prior to the meeting for the Board's consideration.

Thank you for your assistance in keeping our community a desirable place to live.

Sincerely,

Board of Directors

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