A blog devoted to the RIAA's lawsuits of intimidation brought against ordinary working people.

Most recent posts:

• Cincinnati defendant files reply papers in support of his application for attorneys fees in Elektra v. Licata
• RIAA files its Appellees' Brief in Lava v. Amurao, does not dispute 7th Circuit 'throwing in the towel' cases
• Third "John Doe" joins SUNY Albany case, Arista v. Does 1-16, students file amended memorandum of law
• Great interview with Jon Newton of p2pnet.net
• Motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction partially granted, partially denied, in Capitol v. MP3Tunes, LLC
• EFF Report: "RIAA v. The People: Five Years Later"
• University of Oregon's motion to quash is granted; Court will, however, permit subpoena of names and addresses
• "Future of Music" Event Coming Up in Manhattan on October 6th
• Practice tips
• Write to your Congressperson urging rejection of the "Pro-IP" Act
• Amicus curiae brief submitted in Arista v. Limewire on secondary liability and inducement
• Practice Tip: No Statutory Damages or Costs Recoverable for Recordings Registered After Defendant Started "Online Media Distribution"
• RIAA's $222,000 verdict in Capitol v. Thomas set aside. Judge rejects 'making available'; attacks excessive damages.
• Motion to dismiss or for more definite statement denied in PA case, SONY v. Cloud. Defendant moves for reconsideration.
• Class action against Kazaa, Lewan v. Sharman, quietly settled last year
• RIAA Case Watch List : updated
• Interesting article in Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology
• San Antonio, Texas, "innocent infringement" case, against girl who was 16 years old, Maverick v Harper, goes to jury trial in November
• Plaintiffs move to voluntarily dismiss UMG Recordings v. Lindor without prejudice, seek 'discovery sanctions'
• In Elektra Entertainment v. Licata, Magistrate grants RIAA motion to withdraw case, denies attorneys fees for defendant. Mr. Licata appeals.
• Action Alert from Public Knowledge
• Interesting article on URLWire: "Singer Songwriter Tom Fox Offers Legal Free MP3 Downloads"
• RIAA going after students at the State University of Albany, in Arista Records v. Does 1-16. Students retain lawyer and make motion to quash
• University of Maine John Doe case, Arista Records v. Does 1-27, is argued, defendants file supplemental brief
• Record companies re-start process of trying to obtain default judment in landmark case, Atlantic v. Brennan

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