Elcomsoft Case Will Proceed

An Anonymous Coward writes "Reuters, via the NY Times (free registration required) reports that Elcomsoft's final motions to dismiss were denied. Apparently code *is* protected speech, but... not protected from the DMCA. But most interesting to me was this part: 'The DMCA does not eliminate fair use or substantially impair the fair use rights of anyone,' the judge wrote in a 35-page opinion. 'The fair user may find it more difficult to engage in certain fair uses with regard to electronic books, but nevertheless, fair use is still available.' The EFF has the whole scoop as usual." There's a Wired story about the decision, and the judge's order is available.

Comments

US Laws Apply to Non-US Companies?

[CmdrTaco (editor)]

One thing I don't understand about this case is the fact that Elcomsoft is based in Russia. What gives the US the authority to prosecute a foreign company under US law?

Obviously.

[Renraku]

This just in, cracking commercial software or encrypted data is illegal. Film at 11.