Copyright Law

Parties file their briefs in Capitol v. Thomas

By Ty Rogers and Ray Beckerman

In Capitol v. Thomas, the plaintiffs and the defendant have filed their briefs in response to Judge Davis's May 15th order.

The US Department of Justice took no position on the issue.

[Ed. note. I hope the answer to the following question is "yes": Has a single one of the briefs that's been filed on behalf of Jammie Thomas pointed out to the Judge that Atlantic v. Howell had been vacated a week BEFORE her trial?]

[Ed. note. Another odd thing about the brief Mr. Toder submitted on behalf of Ms. Thomas is that it states that the Judge, in his May 15, 2008, decision, brought the April 29, 2008, decision in Atlantic v. Howell to the attention of the parties. What is that about? The RIAA lawyers knew on September 27, 2007, about the September 27, 2007, decision, and they knew on April 29, 2008, about the April 29, 2008, decision.]

Defendant's brief in support of new trial
Plaintiffs' brief opposing new trial
Notice from US DOJ that it takes no position
September 27, 2007, Order Granting Reconsideration and Vacating August 20, 2007, Order in Atlantic v. Howell

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Full post as published by Recording Industry vs The People on June 30, 2008 (boomark / email).