Copyright Law

Reconsideration motion denied in Elektra v. Barker

By Ty Rogers and Ray Beckerman

The defendant's reconsideration motion in Elektra v. Barker was denied, for the reasons that:

-it was untimely;
-the authorities cited (Atlantic v. Howell, London-Sire v. Doe 1, and Capitol v. Thomas) are not "controlling" authorities; and
-the authorities cited were issued subsequent to the Court's decision, and therefore had not been "overlooked".

May 22, 2008, Opinion and Order denying motion for reconsideration*

* Document published online at Internet Law & Regulation

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Full post as published by Recording Industry vs The People on May 22, 2008 (boomark / email).