Copyright Law

Important 2nd Circuit appeal on attorneys fees against RIAA, Lava Records v. Amurao, scheduled to be argued May 19th

By Ty Rogers and Ray Beckerman

The appeal from the lower court's denial of defendant's attorneys fees in Lava Records v. Amurao, a "throwing in the towel" case -- where the RIAA sued the father without any reason to think he had committed copyright infringement and then voluntarily dismissed the case to pursue his daughter -- is scheduled to be argued Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 2:00 P.M.

The argument will be held at the Federal Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, in the ceremonial courtroom, on the 9th floor.

Mr. Amurao is represented by Richard A. Altman.

Argument calendar
Appellant's brief
Appellee's brief
Appellant's reply brief

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Full post as published by Recording Industry vs The People on April 10, 2009 (boomark / email).