Support NeoGAF

[DarienA]

http://p2pnet.net/story/6485

Having already failed once to nail Brittany Chan through her mother, Candy, the Big Music cartel is now going after Britanny again, this time by herself.

She was 13 when this all started, but she's now 14 and in their latest move, the Big Four are using Matthew E. Krichbaum of Ann Arbour to demand that the US District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan appoint a Guardian ad Litem, in other words, an official legal guardian ---- which she'll definitely need with the venal and unscupulous labels trying to get her.

“Plaintiffs [read EMI, Warner, Universal and Sony BMG, the members of the Big Music record label cartel] initial investigation revealed that a computer in the Chan home was used to download (reproduce) and offer 829 digital music files for distribution. Plaintiffs initially filed an action against Brittany Chan’s mother, Candy Chan," says the complaint.

“Candy Chan ultimately testified that she had a conversation with Brittany Chan in which Britanny Chan admitted to using the ‘Spicybrnweyedgirl’ name associated with the copyright infringement.

“Notwithstanding that her own testimony implicated her daughter, Candy Chan refused to take responsibility for her daughter and forced Plaintiffs to file this action directly against Brittany Chan even after they informed her that she had left them with no alternative.”

 

[Ecrofirt]

What's the point of them doing shit like this?

Fuckheads.

 

[Ruzbeh]

What's the point of them doing shit like this?

Fuckheads.

To scare people.

Scare-tactics.

Fucking assholes.

 

[commish]

Ha, the mom threw her kid under the bus. Seriously, this is so retarded.

If I was ever in a position to destroy the RIAA, I would do it, and the world would rejoice.

 

[Lhadatt]

Support Apple. I suspect they're only a few steps away from creating their own label and usurping the traditional structure of the music industry.

 

[Doth Togo]

http://p2pnet.net/story/6485

Having already failed once to nail Brittany Chan through her mother, Candy, the Big Music cartel is now going after Britanny again, this time by herself.

She was 13 when this all started, but she's now 14 and in their latest move, the Big Four are using Matthew E. Krichbaum of Ann Arbour to demand that the US District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan appoint a Guardian ad Litem, in other words, an official legal guardian ---- which she'll definitely need with the venal and unscupulous labels trying to get her.

“Plaintiffs [read EMI, Warner, Universal and Sony BMG, the members of the Big Music record label cartel] initial investigation revealed that a computer in the Chan home was used to download (reproduce) and offer 829 digital music files for distribution. Plaintiffs initially filed an action against Brittany Chan’s mother, Candy Chan," says the complaint.

“Candy Chan ultimately testified that she had a conversation with Brittany Chan in which Britanny Chan admitted to using the ‘Spicybrnweyedgirl’ name associated with the copyright infringement.

“Notwithstanding that her own testimony implicated her daughter, Candy Chan refused to take responsibility for her daughter and forced Plaintiffs to file this action directly against Brittany Chan even after they informed her that she had left them with no alternative.”

Any press is good press. Right? RIGHT? RIGHT?

Spoiler

The thing is, once you start this type of enforcement action, you cannot back down.

 

[scorcho]

Support Apple. I suspect they're only a few steps away from creating their own label and usurping the traditional structure of the music industry.

they can't considering their legal agreement with Apple Records over the 'apple' trademark.

 

[whytemyke]

I thought this case was already dismissed with prejudice... didn't they already try to press charges against the girl?

So basically they're trying to usurp the mothers legal guardianship so that they can then sue a 14 year old girl and put her... where? Juvenile Hall? I mean, they're not gonna get their money from her one way or the other, so what's the fucking point? This sounds like the dumbest fucking bunch of lawyers I have ever heard of.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

That's disgusting. How the hell do the people at the RIAA sleep at night?

 

[Hitokage]

More friendly intimidation from the Music Cartel. Hey, gotta pay those shareholders somehow.

 

[Doth Togo]

That's disgusting. How the hell do the people at the RIAA sleep at night?

Quite well.

 

[Hitokage]

Quite well.

Absolutely. To them it's not their problem. They do their job 9-5, revenues are up, profits are up... and they leave that all at the office to go home to sleep. Cogs rarely feel guilt no matter how corrupt their system becomes to the outside world.

 

[HomerSimpson-Man]

Absolutely. To them it's not their problem. They do their job 9-5, revenues are up, profits are up... and they leave that all at the office to go home to sleep. Cogs rarely feel guilt no matter how corrupt their system becomes to the outside world.

Well I hope someone pees in their office morning coffee pot!! Take that!!

 

[Phoenix]

they can't considering their legal agreement with Apple Records over the 'apple' trademark.

Money will solve that little problem... that or not using the "Apple" trademark in the name. iTunes/iTMS are nearing the point where they are strong enough to be able to be the 'leading' trademark in an Apple-backed label.