 
Rob
In Deo speramus, God Bless the USA
Premium
join:2001-08-25
Kendall, FL | RIAA should be sued.. For abusing our legal system. | |
|
 | 
pnh102
Reptiles Are Cuddly And Pretty
Premium
join:2002-05-02
Mount Airy, MD
 ·Comcast
| Re: RIAA should be sued.. said by Rob  :For abusing our legal system. The RIAA is not the only party guilty of this sort of activity.
The entire civil legal system in the USA needs reform to prevent this sort of abuse. We can start by mandating that winning civil lawsuits requires the same burden of proof that is required for a conviction in a criminal case. That is, a defendant is presumed "not liable" until he or she is proved liable by way of evidence that meets the "beyond a reasonable doubt" legal definition.
--
"At the moment of conception." | |
|
| | 
major marco
Res Firma Mitescere Nescit
Premium
join:2003-02-13
Stepford, CA
clubs:
| Re: RIAA should be sued.. said by pnh102 :We can start by mandating that winning civil lawsuits requires the same burden of proof that is required for a conviction in a criminal case. That is, a defendant is presumed "not liable" until he or she is proved liable by way of evidence that meets the "beyond a reasonable doubt" legal definition. Good luck with getting preponderance of the evidence ratcheted up to beyond a reasonable doubt. The deal is all but signed by the Senate to have the U.S. Atty General bring **AA copyright suits against alleged infringers. Oh, and if the $enate pa$$e$ this bill, our tax dollars will finance the lawsuits . On behalf of the **AAs.
--
The Toll
Tracking Lord Stanley
| |
|
| | | Joe12345678
join:2003-07-22
Des Plaines, IL | Re: RIAA should be sued.. DOJ enforce civil copyright claims will push it to "beyond a reasonable doubt" as well the right of jury trial | |
|
| | | |
major marco
Res Firma Mitescere Nescit
Premium
join:2003-02-13
Stepford, CA
clubs:
| Re: RIAA should be sued.. said by Joe12345678 :DOJ enforce civil copyright claims will push it to "beyond a reasonable doubt" as well the right of jury trial And if you buy that then I have some beautiful ocean front property for you in Nebraska.
Notwithstanding your naivete, these cases won't be converted from civil to criminal...if you read the substance of the bill in question, you'll see that they will -in fact- remain in civil court, except the **AAs want the DoJ to bring suit and police their alleged copyrights for them. Nothing changes but for the fact the **AAs questionable suits will now be financed on the taxpayer dime instead of their own.
--
The Toll
Tracking Lord Stanley
| |
|
| DVOOR8
join:2001-12-24
USA
·Optimum Online
| said by Rob :For abusing our legal system. The RIAA bought and paid for our legal system to be manipulated and changed in their favor by way or payoff, lobbyist dollars and pandering to politico's.
The RIAA and politicians who took their money should be investigated and outed. The lawyer should start that movement in retaliation. | |
|
| 
ztmike
Mark for moderation
Premium
join:2001-08-02
Michigan City, IN
·Comcast
| said by Rob :For abusing our legal system. LOL the RIAA has no case. What a fucking waste of our court time.
--
ZZPERFORMANCE | |
|
| 
TCub
Premium
join:2008-09-03
Olmsted Falls, OH
clubs: | Haha RIAA 0 United States Internet Users 1.
How could they possibly find it out to try to punish someone for blogging about how what they do isn't necessary? | |
|
nightdesigns
Gone missing, back soon
Premium
join:2002-05-31
AZ | Sound Familiar quote:
The RIAA is now targeting Beckerman, claiming he's a "vexatious" litigator...
I guess it takes one to know one
--
This Space for Rent... | |
|
| 
GOLFnSUN
Enjoy the sun
Premium
join:2002-03-03
Avalon, NJ
 ·Sprint Mobile Broa..
·Comcast
| Re: Sound Familiar said by nightdesigns : quote:
The RIAA is now targeting Beckerman, claiming he's a "vexatious" litigator...
I guess it takes one to know one Because we all know a defense attorney would never do anything to hide evidence or drag out a case and in general do everything legal or not to deny justice.
--
My BLOG .. .. Internet News .. .. My Web Page
Ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya punk? | |
|
| | moonpuppy
join:2000-08-21
Glen Burnie, MD
 ·Verizon Online DSL
| Re: Sound Familiar said by GOLFnSUN :said by nightdesigns : quote:
The RIAA is now targeting Beckerman, claiming he's a "vexatious" litigator...
I guess it takes one to know one Because we all know a defense attorney would never do anything to hide evidence or drag out a case and in general do everything legal or not to deny justice. And we also all know how the RIAA uses bullying tactics to win cases that have no legal merit.
 | |
|
| | | 
leXicon5
Pelosi, SHUT YOUR Fing Pie Hole
Premium
join:2000-12-27
Saint Louis, MO
| Re: Sound Familiar said by moonpuppy :And we also all know how the RIAA uses bullying tactics to win cases that have no legal merit. Most of the cases never go to trial. They bully the "defendant" who agrees to pay...normally a reduced amount than what accused of. Most of the accused have no way to defend nor afford to hire a good attorney....so they just roll over.
--
So Obama says McCain voted with Bush 90% of the time. Well Obama voted with Bush 50% so that cancels out 50% of 90. So 50 from 90 leaves 40%...you have to qualify every statement these people feed those who blindly believe it. Obama, not ready to lead. | |
|
| | | | |
| | deadzoned
Premium
join:2005-04-13
Baton Rouge, LA
·Cox HSI
| I know!! It's a shame the RIAA even has to do this! The RIAA is trying to do what is right through honorable actions and this guy keeps on dishonestly defending the very thieves that the RIAA is trying to bring to Justice.
History shows that the RIAA is very competent and has been nothing but honest about it's intentions and respectful of the law.
This guy is getting what he deserves as no one should be able to step up and defend someone against the RIAA. That is just plain wrong.
| |
|
| | | 
sivran
Long Live The Suite
Premium
join:2003-09-15
Arlington, TX
clubs: | Re: Sound Familiar Dammit, I need to find a better brand of Sarcasmometer, people keep breaking mine!
Anyone know any good brands? | |
|
| | 
NetAdmin
CCNA
join:2008-05-22
| said by GOLFnSUN :Because we all know a defense attorney would never do anything to hide evidence or drag out a case and in general do everything legal or not to deny justice. Do you have proof that the lawyer in this case acted in such a manner or are you just painting every defense lawyer with a mile wide brush?
--
---
Eleven years of carrying The Clue Bat... | |
|
| | | viperlmw
Premium
join:2005-01-25
·Qwest.net
| Re: Sound Familiar said by NetAdmin :said by GOLFnSUN :Because we all know a defense attorney would never do anything to hide evidence or drag out a case and in general do everything legal or not to deny justice. Do you have proof that the lawyer in this case acted in such a manner or are you just painting every defense lawyer with a mile wide brush? Actually, in my mind, the biggest problem with his statement is at the very end, "do everything legal 'or not'". Any lawyer, defense or otherwise is obligated to follow the law. Prove otherwise. It's that same kind of whisper campaign used on a certain presidential candidate. Make implications without actual charges, and eventually it becomes 'common knowledge', even though it's still a lie. Just like 'all defense lawyers lie to get their client off'. As someone said earlier, 'until YOU need a lawyer to defend you against bogus charges. I would also point out that if the bar for civil evidence was as high as it is for criminal, OJ would have won his civil suit. | |
|
| | | |
| | | |
| | mlundin
join:2001-03-27
Lawrence, KS | Indeed, defense attorneys are horrible human beings and should be despised and heckled at every opportunity... until, that is, you're wrongly accused of something in a criminal or civil court. Then they're suddenly your best (and only) friend. | |
|
| | 
snipper_cr
join:2002-01-22
Wheaton, IL
clubs:
| said by GOLFnSUN :said by nightdesigns : quote:
The RIAA is now targeting Beckerman, claiming he's a "vexatious" litigator...
I guess it takes one to know one Because we all know a defense attorney would never do anything to hide evidence or drag out a case and in general do everything legal or not to deny justice. Isn't there a phrase, "1% of lawyers give the other 99% a bad name" | |
|
|
moonpuppy
join:2000-08-21
Glen Burnie, MD | Sounds like another lawsuit.... ....against the RIAA for libel.
Idiots don't know when to give up and walk away. | |
|
ender7074
join:2006-11-21
Saint Louis, MO | Sore Loser Awwwwwww you lying assclowns at the RIAA didn't win your questionably legal lawsuit and now your going to throw a tantrum. Awwww poor babies.... | |
|
|
s13
join:2007-12-06
USA
| So vexy I guess "vexatious" means "not bending over and taking it from our multi-million-dollar legal team" now?!
Not only did the RIAAtards have to pay their own (probably exorbitant) legal fees, but also the defendant's... CLASSIC! Hope to see more like this in the future. | |
|
nasadude
join:2001-10-05
Rockville, MD
·Comcast
| RIAA can't even get filing right Readers should note the cover sheet (.pdf) of the court filing lists Richard Gabriel as the RIAA's lead counsel. Gabriel was named a Colorado judge in May and no longer works on behalf of the RIAA.
Yes, I'm sure a company that has sued 30,000 people, including dead people, and can't even get this filing correct is a fine upstanding organization that is being unfairly targeted by Mr. Beckerman. | |
|
| 
tomkb
Premium
join:2000-11-15
Avon, OH
clubs: | Re: RIAA can't even get filing right In the end, the lawyers get it all anyways. | |
|
mrchris
We don't miss you Bush
Premium
join:2002-10-01
North Babylon, NY | Go away Just shut up and go away, you bunch of whiny major label asskissers. | |
|
Steve B
join:2004-08-02
Seattle, WA
| Wow.... I'm surprised but, at the same time, I'm not surprised. In my eyes this proves without a doubt that the RIAA is grasping at straws. It's like the first lawsuit....was their first shot of heroin or first hit of ecstasy... or (name your drug)and now they cannot get enough of it. | |
|
| 
Doctor Four
My other vehicle is a TARDIS
Premium
join:2000-09-05
Dallas, TX
 ·AT&T U-Verse
| Re: Wow.... Powdered Cocaine, more likely.
That seems to be the drug of choice in Hollywood (and
perhaps organized music as well).
--
"The trouble with computers, of course, is that they are very sophisticated idiots." - Doctor Who (from Robot)
| |
|
GlobalMind
Domino Dude, POWER Systems Guy
Premium
join:2001-10-29
Hollywood, FL | Laughable suit. Wow must be a slow day on the threat letter front for them to file this drivel.
Honestly if he's guilty of this then so is the RIAA's legal team.
Pretty pathetic attempt. | |
|
TheRul
You couldn't think of something?
Premium
join:2007-09-18
Victorville, CA | Vexatious Thanks for putting the dictionary link. Some of us are afraid of big words.  | |
|
IanR
join:2001-03-22
Madison, NJ
| This could backfire big time Beckerman appears a very effective lawyer who takes his role in the Judicial system very seriously. For the RIAA to "take him on" in thew same Judicial system could well backfire if Judges feel this action is not only unwarranted but is systemic of the RIA bullying quasi-legal approach. | |
|
BinaryXtreme
join:2004-04-20
Sparks, NV | RIAA BLOWS! R eal
I diots
A nd
A ssholes
RIAA is a joke. Now they want to sue a litigator for representation? When anyone does this, judges get pissed off. | |
|
yuutomo
The Wonder Kitter
Premium
join:2001-08-27
Missoula, MT | I agree... his ability to show them for the criminal element they are must be quite troublesome, and that he's beaten them at their own game over and over must really be an annoyance to them.
I hope he nails their legal asses to the wall. | |
|
Mac Bridger
Beat It Again Bill
Premium
join:2001-01-11
Smithton, PA
clubs:
·Cricket Broadband
| This is Great! Think about what this will do for Ray Beckerman. They're suing him because he beat them. And now they've just gotten him major press! He could never buy this kind of advertising. I have a feeling his caseload is about to fill with cases vs the RIAA.
--
Fight Cancer! Join DSLR's Team Discovery | |
|
|
| viperlmw
Premium
join:2005-01-25 | Re: HA HA Reminds me of a song by TOOL. | |
|
|
| SilverSurfer
join:2007-08-19
1 edit | Re: RIAA's action is known as a SLAP SUIT. said by Mr Matt : The RIAA has filed a slap suit. Right ballpark, wrong seat. It's referred to as a SLAPP.  | |
|
| Kearnstd
Elf Wizard
Premium
join:2002-01-22
Mullica Hill, NJ | unless i sign an NDA, my employment contract or a court order. no company can tell me what i can and cant say unless i stray into Libel.
--
[65 Arcanist]Filan(High Elf) Zone: Broadband Reports | |
|
stormbow
Freedom isn't FREE
Premium
join:2002-07-31
Simi Valley, CA
clubs: | the RIAA just about guarantees Beckerman's Blog will live on You just know that at least his current blog will end up being spread all over the internet. They just get stupider and stupider. They just created a folk hero against the evil **AAs. | |
|
dslfan
join:2006-02-02
Brooklyn, NY | oops I did it again I made you believe it was the frog..... LOL, they win time after time physically. I think they lost spiritually. By being the most hated organization! | |
|
| 
Nacnic
@bellsouth.net
| Re: oops I did it again I made you believe it was the frog..... at the end of the day, the RIAA is one organization amongst many that are abusing the courts. But, they are the one to be least afraid of. I would rather have them and the MPAA being dicks than CIA, NSA, FBI, IRS getting into all my business, and ruining my life. | |
|
|
|
|
RIAA Takes Aim At Blogging Attorney
·
Pot, meet kettle, RIAA
RIAA's action is known as a SLAPP SUIT.
Attorney Beckerman can post anything on his blog about cases he is defending, as long as the information is not covered by attorney client privilege. The RIAA has filed a slapp suit. The reason businesses file slapp suits is to deprive citizens of their right to free speech. These suits are filed to shut up citizens complaining to the government or press about some action the businesses are about to engage or are engaging in that will adversely affect them. One purpose of a slapp suit is to force those citizens filing complaints to pay attorneys excessive legal fees to defend them against the suits. The slapp suit serves as punishment for filing the complaints. Usually when a decision is made the business dismisses the complaint while the citizens are left with huge legal bills.