DU Case: Judge again suggests Righthaven is practicing law without a license

[RamboLiberal]

A federal judge today suggested for a second time that Las Vegas copyright lawsuit filer Righthaven LLC has been involved in the unauthorized practice of law.

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The case at issue Wednesday is the Righthaven lawsuit against the Democratic Underground, which remains active despite Righthaven’s dismissal from the suit so the Democratic Underground can pursue its counterclaim against Stephens Media LLC, owner of the Review-Journal.

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"The court notes that it considered certifying the question of whether Righthaven is engaged in the unauthorized practice of law to the Nevada Supreme Court. Ultimately, the court chose not to solely because that issue is not dispositive of this application because Stephens Media will adequately represent Righthaven’s theoretical interests and the application is untimely. However, the court may yet certify the question in a separate case," Hunt’s order said.

By "certifying" a question to the Nevada Supreme Court on this issue of state law, Hunt would be asking that court for an advisory opinion on whether Righthaven is practicing law without a license. Hunt and other judges could then use that opinion in future rulings in Righthaven cases.

http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2011/aug/24/judge-again-suggests-righthaven-practicing-law-wit/

[trumad]

1. I love when the tide turns...

although this is more like a tsunami!

[Kerrytravelers]

2. All smiles here, too.

:)