One thing that’s become clear in all of the recording industry’s lawsuits against file sharers, is they feel they pretty much have free reign in what they should be allowed to do. That’s why they originally wanted ISPs to just hand over names without having to file a lawsuit, and why they tend to take a “guilty until proven innocent” point of view.
However, it appears some courts are finally pointing out to the RIAA that they don’t have the right to do some of these things. The latest example involves one of the lawsuits, where the accused claims she never was involved in file sharing. The RIAA demanded full access to her computer — which she rightly felt was a violation of her privacy, as there was a lot more on her computer that obviously had nothing to do with the case.
A judge has agreed and told the woman she can hire her own forensics expert, and bill the RIAA for any expenses.
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just hire really really expensive ppl and see how long the RIAA’s wallets can hold out if they have 2do that for evreryone
That judge is smart. It serves the RIAA right.
As long as she gets to remove all “illegal” content or have the forensics “expert” do it.
Good it’s about time the courts are finally doing something about the RIAA! The RIAA thinks they can just do what they want! Not anymore!