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Sotomayor's Position On Copyright Damages

Too Lazy to Login writes "Wired reports that, based on her previous decisions, Sonia Sotomayor will likely affirm high damages (read: RIAA excessive) in cases where copyright claims are at issue. Good thing I'm not a betting man, because I'd have guessed the exact opposite." We discussed the nominee's cyberlaw record in general last week.

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  1. and hyperbole as well. by Shivetya · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    because the method of intimidation favored is to claim the opposing views are only driven by prejudice and paranoia.

    Figuring her panel's overturn rate by the Supremes is probably a better indication of why she should not be on the Supreme Court but is fine where she is.

    The real problem, she was selected for what she is, not who she is or how she ruled... at least according to the speech the teleprompter provided.

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