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Someone is going to stand up to the RIAA.
For most targeted file-sharers, the threat of paying thousands per infringed track is simply too great a risk to bear, making a quick settlement a sound compromise. But the upcoming trial [featuring a single soccer mom from Wappingers Falls NY] could be a big one for the music industry, challenging the legal foundation that the RIAA is using to sue thousands of file uploaders. From the beginning, the RIAA has pointed a crystal clear body of law on the matter, though the extreme downside risk made a challenge of this sort unlikely. Now, the stage may be set for an Erin Brockovich-style trial, potentially attracting heavy press buzz.
Thanks to Glenn for the tip.
Posted by Casper at August 15, 2005 05:46 PM