Legal issues arising from the RIAA's lawsuits of intimidation brought against ordinary working people, and other important internet law issues. Provided by Ray Beckerman, P.C.
A new contested case has been brought in Manhattan, Atlantic v. Shutovsky.
Answer and Counterclaims in Atlantic v. Shutovsky*
* Document published online at Internet Law & Regulation
Mr. Shutovsky is represented by Richard A. Altman, of Manhattan.
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Defenses Raised are very interesting. One is Statute of Limitations. Another is that others lived in the home while he was away. Still another is the defense that this campaign is to benefit the RIAA and Settlement Support Center.
ReplyDeleteA nicely argued reply and counter-suit, giving them no time to dismiss w/o prejudice in-between the reply and the counter-suit.
ReplyDeleteThe only thing I felt was missing from his reply was "...and demands strict proof thereof." Since there is no legal evidence or proof provided...