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Felten Won't Appeal DMCA Case

Posted by michael on from the energy-better-spent-elsewhere dept.

phalse phace writes: "The EFF is reporting that Prof. Felten et al will not be appealing the judge's dismissal of his case challenging the DMCA. According to the press release, the government, the RIAA, and a federal court have assured them that threats against his research team will not be repeated. This may be all fine and dandy, but does this promise extend to everyone, or will it only apply to 'his research team?' I'm afraid that until the DMCA is ruled unconstitutional, we'll continue to see others threatened by this ridiculous law."

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  1. The RIAA et all Is Not Stupid by oni · · Score: 3, Insightful

    They know what a good deal they have with the DMCA. Don't expect them to ever again put themselves in a position to be challanged or to allow the law to be challanged. They'll be smart about it. They'll only use the law in clear cut cases from now on.

  2. No Case Anymore... by khronos · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Without the basis of his case, the RIAA threat to sue him, Mr. Felten unfortunately has no legal ground to stand on. I'm sure the RIAA lawyers knew that when they made their pathetic gesture, which was probably motivated by their desire to protect the DMCA from a legal challenge.