> I would like to do some MD trading of some popular music groups.
> However, before I do, I would like to know if it is in violation of
> the copyright laws to copy and trade minidiscs which have been
> recorded from an original CD.

Yes, it is, unless you are the copyright owner or have written 
permission from the copyright holder.

> Does anyone have knowledge in this
> matter?

Yes.

> Could you point me to any links which explains the copyright
> law?

http://library.stanford.edu/cpyright.html

You might also do a web search on "copyright" and "fair use".

> Has anyone heard of anyone being charged if it is indeed a
> violation of the law?

Does it matter?  Is it "wrong" only if you get caught?  Do ethics
count for anything?


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