Special Master Appointed In Jammie Thomas Case

NewYorkCountryLawyer writes "There has been another odd development in the Jammie Thomas-Rassett case. You may recall that after the judge reduced the RIAA's verdict from $1.92 million to $54,000 on the grounds that $54,000 was the maximum amount a jury could reasonably award, the RIAA opted for a third trial instead of allowing judgment to be entered. Its reasoning in making that call has never been clear, since there seemed little point in spending hundreds of thousands of dollars on a trial which could produce no more than a judgment for $54,000 or less. Apparently the court thinks taxpayers' money could be better spent, and has appointed a 'Special Master' to bring about 'meaningful settlement discussions,' with the Master's $400-per-hour fee to be paid by the RIAA. One commentator suggests the RIAA should at this juncture just say, 'Thanks Jammie, we've had all we can get out of you and caused you enough grief — pay us $1 and we'll forget about it.' Actually doing that would be a lot less costly and more reasonable that what they appear to have in mind."

Comments

Re:Reason

[MobileTatsu-NJG]

That is because, as I'm sure you figured out, this is a jihad or religious war to them, and they must win at all cost.

I'm no fan of the RIAA either, but can we keep this "it's a jihad!" bullshit out of this?

Re:Reason

[MobileTatsu-NJG]

Just because the word is overused in other contexts...

That's not why. It's because you sound like those people who call the people who oppose their view 'terrorists'. I know it's satisfying to have that word 'Insightful' next to your post, but that's the debate style you're supporting.