The MPA and RIAA want to have their say in a crucial third-party Ninth Circuit appeal about the use of DMCA subpoenas against alleged online pirates. Fearing a ruling that could limit their enforcement options, the groups requested speaking time at an upcoming hearing. This intervention, as well as previous commentary from the EFF, which is backed by a new party, underscores the high-stakes nature of the case.

  • Nyticus@kbin.melroy.org
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    18 hours ago

    Haven’t they already been crying and screaming for decades? What is it that they want to be heard over that they haven’t cried and screamed about before?

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      5 hours ago

      You could not exist on the net in 2000-2010 without knowing about the MPAA and RIAA ffs. They used up all their talking points for the next millennia.