RIAA Reaches Beyond Grave for Lawsuit

It's astounding. Former Enron chairman Ken Lay dies, and it's quite possible that a) his conviction will be vacated, b) his heirs will be able to keep his ill-gotten wealth. While Lay's heirs may stand to profit, the RIAA doesn't feel quite so generous with the heirs of Larry Scantlebury.

In the case of Warner Bros vs. Scantlebury, Larry Scantlebury passed away before the case was resolved. Rather than dropping the case, as some might, the RIAA has filed for a stay, saying:

"Plaintiffs do not believe it appropriate to discuss a resolution of the case with the family so close to Mr. Scantlebury's passing. Plaintiffs therefore request a stay of 60 days to allow the family additional time to grieve." Source: Ars Technica

Thanks for your generousity. Not appropriate, eh? That's an understatement. I'm hoping this becomes yet another PR nightmare for the RIAA ... I mean, really ... compare the two cases for their impact on people, and see which one you think should be continued if possible, and which one should really be dropped.

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