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Re:Internet Archive loses appeal over eBook lending by p0w3n3d on Thursday September 05, 2024 @01:31AM (#41453804)
In Russia similar situation effectively is called an oligarchy. If you have money, you can count on law being on your side despite the case. If companies having a lot of money can change law to be on their side, this is the same.

Becoming a martyr in US law system (precedential) does not make much sense in my honest opinion. Look at Disney Mickey Mouse casus - nothing will change in here

Re:Internet Archive loses appeal over eBook lending by immibis on Thursday September 05, 2024 @03:35AM (#41454426)
FWIW Steamboat Willie (the first appearance of Mickey Mouse) is no longer copyrighted.
Re:Internet Archive loses appeal over eBook lending by p0w3n3d on Friday September 06, 2024 @11:56AM (#41467279)
I know, but the time it took was prolonged every few years