Los Angeles – The federal judge overseeing settlement talks
between Capitol Records and convicted file-swapper Jammie Thomas-Rassett has
appointed a special master to "promote meaningful settlement
discussions," according to the Recording Industry vs. The People blog. The
plaintiffs in the case — labels backed by the Recording Industry Association
of America — will pick up the tab for the special master’s fee of $400 per
hour.
Judge Michael Davis in January reduced the amount of damages
Thomas-Rassett must pay from $1.92 million to $54,000.
Soon after, the RIAA
offered to accept payment of $25,000, provided Thomas-Rassett ask Judge Davis
to vacate his reduced damages decision.
Thomas-Rassetts attorneys rejected the
settlement offer, and said in January they would continue to challenge the
constitutionality of even Judge Davis’ reduced damages award.
Related Links:
http://snipurl.com/xmgh5
(Recording Industry vs. The People)
http://snipurl.com/xmgm1
(DMW previous coverage)
