In a Sign of Actual Rational Thought
Poster: Logan King
Posted on November 12, 2006 at 9:45:08 PM
A court asks the RIAA to justify its fines based around legal fees for music. This is a clear step in the right direction for big companies not hurting little people.
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A US COURT is forcing the Recording Industry of America to explain why it charges people it catches pirating $750 a single rather than the 70 cents they flog them to retailers for...
...The RIAA fought to prevent the amendment to Ms Lindor's case, claiming it was not up to her to decide damages. They said that her complaint about the level of damages was without merit and if the amendment went ahead it would prejudice them.
Of course it would. If the RIAA was forced to claim back the real market value of the music that was nicked by pirates it probably would not be worth the effort. It also looks better on a press release if they can claim that a pirate stole $7,000 worth of music when they actually only stole $7...