Ah, but most people aren't even aware they *can* countersue. Not cookie-cutter advice per lawsuit, just a general overview of a person's rights in a suit like this, and some possible courses of action. Every bankrupsy is not the same, yet you can pick up easy, simple, how-to kits on filing bankrupsy at any bookstore.
Lack of easily available information is one of the most powerful weapons being used here.
Someone should create a 'What To Do If You Are Being Sued By the RIAA/MPAA' pamphlet or webpage.
Instructions about filing motions to delay, countersuing and what to countersue for, and an explanation that if everyone does this it would cost too much for the RIAA to continue its thuggish, kneebreaking tactics.
Simple, step-by-step intructions with explanations - because most of the people being sued are people without a lot of resources or law knowledge. Lets face it, the law is a nighmarish labyrinth for any non-lawyer; even intelligent people with the desire and time to wade through the pertinent details. Even then the law rarely means what you think it means.
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Ah, but most people aren't even aware they *can* countersue. Not cookie-cutter advice per lawsuit, just a general overview of a person's rights in a suit like this, and some possible courses of action.
Every bankrupsy is not the same, yet you can pick up easy, simple, how-to kits on filing bankrupsy at any bookstore.
Lack of easily available information is one of the most powerful weapons being used here.
Someone should create a 'What To Do If You Are Being Sued By the RIAA/MPAA' pamphlet or webpage.
Instructions about filing motions to delay, countersuing and what to countersue for, and an explanation that if everyone does this it would cost too much for the RIAA to continue its thuggish, kneebreaking tactics.
Simple, step-by-step intructions with explanations - because most of the people being sued are people without a lot of resources or law knowledge. Lets face it, the law is a nighmarish labyrinth for any non-lawyer; even intelligent people with the desire and time to wade through the pertinent details. Even then the law rarely means what you think it means.