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RIAA Confusion In Tenenbaum & Thomas Cases?
NewYorkCountryLawyer writes "There seems to be a bit of confusion in RIAA-land these days, caused by the only 2 cases that ever went to trial, Capitol Records v. Thomas-Rasset in Minnesota, and SONY BMG Music Entertainment v. Tenenbaum, in Boston. In both cases, the RIAA has recently asked for extensions of time. In Thomas-Rasset, they've asked for more time to make up their mind as to whether to accept the reduced verdict of $54,000 the judge has offered them, and in Tenenbaum they've twice asked for more time to prepare their papers opposing Tenenbaum's motion for remittitur. What is more, it has been reported that after the reduction of the verdict, the RIAA offered to settle with Ms. Thomas-Rasset for $25,000, but she turned them down."
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Push the button on his back down to make him raise his hand to object! Push the same button up and he slides an affidavit full of unmarked bills across the judge's desk! Just like in real life!
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My God... It's made of ads!
I tried clicking the link, but my browser started slowing... curiously my laptop started playing "Daisy."
It might be time to switch systems...
When the facts are on your side, bang on the facts.
When the law is on your side, bang on the law.
When neither the facts nor the law are on your side, bang on the table.
Faster! Faster! Faster would be better!
I wrote that article!
Correct. As mentioned in my bio, what I do here is not legal advice. Legal advice is where someone tells me their situation, I ask some questions, and give them some advice. Here I just discuss legal topics and litigation events... i.e. report on what is going on. I wouldn't know how to give someone advice without first establishing a one-on-one relationship.
NOW you tell me that, on the eve of summary judgment of the case that could bankrupt me, while my brief consists solely of things I read of yours on slashdot???