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The title is not consistent with the article. The judge decided a Russian website could not be required to defend itself in a U.S. Federal court. Notable deci
by drtillberg 8y ago
The title is not consistent with the article. The judge decided a Russian website could not be required to defend itself in a U.S. Federal court. Notable decision, but that alone doesn't mean the lawyers "botched" it. On the contrary, it sounds like the 3 law firms employed by the website operator did a remarkable job of persuading the judge.
- ijpoijpoihpiuoh 8y ago> The judge decided a Russian website could not be required to defend itself in a U.S. Federal court. U.S. state court, I think. A Virginia district court judge does not have the power to decide whether or not an action can be taken in federal court. Technically, I doubt he can prevent the RIAA from filing in CA either, because I don't think state court judges have authority over judges in other states. I believe the only thing the judge can decide is whether the lawsuit in question can be moved to another jurisdiction. But what do I know? I'm no lawyer.
- PeanutNore 8y agoNo, it is indeed a Federal court
- dclusin 8y agoThe RIAA lawyers botched it because their strategy was essentially banking on the other party not appearing in court and thus getting a default judgement. When they showed up with proper representation, the music industry hired lawyers were essentially caught with their pants down.