Copyright Class Action Lawsuit

Long-time IWW member and multi-published author Mona Vanek recently noted, "For those of you involved, or just interested -- the latest update on the Copyright Class Action Lawsuit (writers seeking damages for unauthorized reproduction of their works) can be found through this link."

The [objectors to the settlement decisions] "parties now intend to file a petition for certiorari to the United States Supreme Court ... The deadline for the parties to file the petition is August 13, 2008.
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Explanation of "certiorari" can be found here.

FAQ about the case: http://www.copyrightclassaction.com/faq.php3.

Mona concluded her note with "I hope other writers didn't count on receiving a settlement anytime soon. Wonder how many of us will live to see it finish dragging through the courts -- to whatever final decision."