Oregon Judge Says RIAA Made 'Honest Mistake,' Allows Subpoena 175
NewYorkCountryLawyer writes "In Arista v. Does 1-17, the RIAA's case targeting students at the University of Oregon, the Oregon Attorney General's motion to quash the RIAA's subpoena — pending for about a year — has reached a perplexing conclusion. The Court agreed with the University that the subpoena, as worded, imposed an undue burden on the University by requiring it to produce 'sufficient information to identify alleged infringers,' which would have required the University to 'conduct an investigation,' but then allowed the RIAA to subpoena the identities of 'persons associated by dorm room occupancy or username with the 17 IP addresses listed' even though those people may be completely innocent. In his 8-page decision (PDF), the Judge also 'presumed' the RIAA lawyers' misrepresentations were an 'honest mistake,' made no reference at all to the fact, pointed out by the Attorney General, that the RIAA investigators (Safenet, formerly MediaSentry) were not licensed, rejected all of the AG's privacy arguments under both state and federal law, and rejected the AG's request for discovery into the RIAA's investigative tactics."
Re:Frist post (Score:3, Funny)
This is the shittiest FP ever. It's like you people aren't even trying anymore.
Discouraged Trolls (Score:5, Funny)
This is the shittiest FP ever. It's like you people aren't even trying anymore.
It's the economy. We're all worried about being laid off. And job openings for Trolls are few and far between. Why, the RNC just canned a bunch who were originally hired to Troll Digg slamming Obama!
And then there are the McCain trolls picking on his age and anger. They're losing work too because of his poll numbers and the economic worries.
I used to be a Perl troll but then that turned out to fizzle out. I've been trying to break into Python trolling, but then again, it's tough out there. Maybe when I get really desperate, I'll try to get some Apple troll jobs - but they pay shit because, aside from the neo-fanboys, nobody falls for it anymore.
The quality of trolling has gone done horribly too! There was a time when you could create a shit load of comments with something the was actually intelligent - and it was appreciated because it gave the other side a chance and excuse to vent their opinions. Now, it all "sucks", "fags", "you're an asshole", etc... Nothing intelligent. It's sign of our economy. Quality is just going down hill fast!
I have to go back to work. Th RIAA is right! Those kids are stealing music!
What a joke, here is another. (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Well, this raises an interesting question... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Honest? (Score:5, Funny)
Yes. Truly amazing. The RIAA lawyer tells the judge that the University will destroy the data if the motion is not granted. Leaving out the fact that the University told him that the data has been preserved. And the Judge "presumes" that that was an "honest mistake"?
RIAA: If you don't grant the motion, they'll destroy all the data!
Judge: What makes you come to that conclusion?
RIAA: Because that's what we would do!
Guys, give them a break! (Score:3, Funny)
Heck, yesterday a book fell on my keyboard - the next thing I know: every Metallica Album right in my incoming folder!
Malfeasance (Score:2, Funny)
Anyone in the public can submit a complaint to the State Bar. I would be willing to bet a series of submissions of the typical sophistication, quantity, and velocity of a typical /. response would get their attention. NOW.
Jerry
Re:Discouraged Trolls Vanishing Troll Habitate (Score:5, Funny)
It's understandable due to the collapse of bridges across the country that these poor creatures are being driven onto the net.
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Re:Appeal? (Score:3, Funny)
The Ninth circuit will rule whichever way that sets a precedent that requires an incredibly broad or perverse interpretation of the Constitution, goes against the voters' wishes, and/or angers the Republicans. The trick is to figure what ruling best fits that description.
Re:Appeal? (Score:3, Funny)
See, this is totally why I'd always appeal to the Ninth Circuit. Whatever happens, it'll be a hell of a ride.
this guy called me honey and made kissing noises (Score:4, Funny)
so i headbutted him in the throat, picked up a beer bottle, smashed it on the counter, and stuck him in the abdomen with it as he stood up. after he fell to the floor grasping his throat and side, i took the barstool and smashed his head with it a few times
turns out he was actually addressing the woman sitting next to me
sorry, honest mistake
In other News..... (Score:3, Funny)
The Judge says he really enjoys the way his new Bentley handles and purrs like a kitten on the road.
Re:Discouraged Trolls Vanishing Troll Habitate (Score:4, Funny)
Light a fire for a troll, and he will be warm for the night, but set a troll on fire, and he will be warm for the rest of his life.