Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Judge Allows LimeWire to Pursue Discovery on Antitrust Issues, Denies RIAA's Motion for Stay

In the RIAA's case against LimeWire, Arista v. LimeWire, in which LimeWire has countersued against the RIAA for antitrust violations, the RIAA asked the judge to stay all discovery on the antitrust counterclaims while their motion to dismiss the counterclaims is pending.

Judge Gerald E. Lynch rejected their argument, and ordered discovery to proceed on the antitrust issues:

February 8, 2007, Order, Denying Plaintiffs' Application for Stay of Discovery*

* Document published online at Internet Law & Regulation

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