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Obama Stocking DOJ With RIAA Lawyers
The more things change, the more they stay the same...
Techdirt, CNET and Slashdot all note that the new Obama Justice Department is looking increasingly like a RIAA/MPAA reunion, with a flood of ex-industry lawyers now stocking the DOJ shelves. In addition to Obama's RIAA-friendly VP pick, Obama has hired several of the of the RIAA & MPAA's top lawyers (Tom Perrelli, Donald Verrilli), and the BSA's anti-piracy enforcer (Neil MacBride). Assuming he adheres to them, Obama's own rules would prohibit these gentlemen from working on issues where they've represented the entertainment industry. Still, it's not exactly a comforting development for those who wanted more progressive leadership when it comes to copyright.

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You Suckers!

Did these lawyers pay their taxes at least? Amazing how low of a bar that Obama has set for ethical standards.

But on an unrelated note, this isn't surprising as the entertainment industry is another major contributor to the Democrat party.