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Ray Beckerman Sued By the RIAA

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the hey-wait-we-know-that-guy dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Ray Beckerman, known for questioning the RIAAs legal tactics (also for frequent Slashdot contributions), was sued by the RIAA over his blog Recording Industry vs. People. In question is the 'vexatious' claims that the RIAAs legal tactics is a 'sham.' Beckerman is quoted as saying that the litigation against him is 'frivolous and irresponsible.'"

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  1. RIAA = Scientology by unity100 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    they are some pest that needs to be eradicated for rational functioning of u.s. legal system. they need to be made an example of, for future generations.

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  2. My Favourite Part by whisper_jeff · · Score: 5, Interesting

    This is probably my favourite part of the situation - "Readers should note the cover sheet (.pdf) of the court filing lists Richard Gabriel as the RIAA's lead counsel. Gabriel was named a Colorado judge in May and no longer works on behalf of the RIAA." Yeah. Ok. Good work there guys.

  3. NYCL Posts? by unfasten · · Score: 5, Interesting
    Is this going to stop Ray Beckerman from posting articles and making comments about other ongoing cases on slashdot now? I really hope not because his posts are usually the best way to keep informed about their cases.
    From TFA

    has maintained an anti-recording industry blog during the course of this case and has consistently posted virtually every one of his baseless motions on his blog seeking to bolster his public relations campaign and embarrass plaintiffs

    This also makes it sound like that's exactly what they're trying to stop, him actually informing people (us) about their baseless cases. I wonder if they're going to seek a gag order?

  4. Re:Vexatious by Just+Some+Guy · · Score: 5, Interesting

    So can Ray sue them for professional libel for stating that all of his claims are baseless?

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    Dewey, what part of this looks like authorities should be involved?
  5. Google 'SLAPP' by sgauss · · Score: 5, Interesting

    "Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SLAPP Good luck, Ray, I hope you own these bastards!

  6. no, you get a clue by unity100 · · Score: 5, Interesting

    first, get a clue that anyone who talks about a topic is not necessarily an american, an alien wanting to be an american or any other shit.

    im a turk living in a tourism resort in mediterranean coast. my english far exceeds what should i know. therefore im in no way obliged to fulfill your linguistic expectations in regard to english.

    another advice - learn to value content over presentation.

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  7. What I want to know is.... by NewYorkCountryLawyer · · Score: 5, Interesting

    why is this story, about a totally ridiculous and doomed motion, getting so much attention, when the story I submitted about the landmark Atlantic v. Brennan case languishing in the Firehose? Mr. Brennan doesn't even have a lawyer to defend him.

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    Ray Beckerman +5 Insightful