RIAA Reaches Beyond Grave for Lawsuit

By Michael Santo
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews

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. The RIAA doesn’t believe it’s appropriate to depose his family at this time, so they have asked for a stay of 60 days. How generous of them.

More of my thoughts here.