Copyright troll Righthaven ordered to pay $120k in attorney fees

http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2011/oct/26/righthaven-ordered-pay-nearly-120000/

by wayneyeager • 15 years ago

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mc32• 15 years ago

I can only hope this is over quick and does not become the medusa case that was the SCO case where you thought it was over but just kept coming back after many deathblows.

Luyt2• 15 years ago

And if it will, we'll be able to follow the proceedings along with excellent comments, on http://www.groklaw.net/

Luyt2• 15 years ago

$120k is maybe peanuts for a copyright troll firm backed by millions from investors. As long as investors are willing to put money into these kind of firms, a lot of lawyers will be seduced to keep up the trolling. They need to make a living too, and it's easy money.

steelaz• 15 years ago

FTA they are having problems posting a bond on previous $34k fee awarded against them.

mikeryan• 15 years ago

Righthaven's entire model (last I heard) got fairly gutted in another case where it was found that they actually didn't even have standing to sue infringers. (It was found that Righthaven can't just acquire the "rights" to sue, without acquiring the actual copyright)

scubaguy• 15 years ago

Thank god for common sense rulings.

Copyright troll Righthaven ordered to pay $120k in attorney fees

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