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EFF Wins Promo CD Resale Case
DJMajah writes "Universal Music Group's case against Troy Augusto, fought by the Electronic Frontier Foundation, has been dismissed by a federal judge. UMG sued Augusto, the owner of Roast Beast Music, over 26 eBay listings of promotional CDs. UMG argued that promo CDs distributed for free to radio stations, DJs and other industry insiders could not be resold; the discs usually carry a label reading 'For promotional use only, not for resale.' UMG asserted the doctrine of first sale does not apply, as the discs were not actually sold and therefore remained UMG's property. The judge ruled that the doctrine does apply because the discs were gifts. The labels indicate no expectation of their return."
The EFF won't look like the heroes they are in 100 years. They will look like a glorified joke ... like a historical version of states the obvious man. All their victories are like this one. 'EFF convinces world you cant sue people for receiving gifts you sent them in the mail.' just doesn't sound that heroic does it.
It's at Wikileaks:
http://digg.com/business_finance/EFF_caught_in_using_immunity_to_support_trafficking