tfab -

http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A14836-2003Dec19?language=printer

From WP's article, which is a bit more in depth (actually shows verizon's response to that quote):

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"We can and will continue to file copyright infringement lawsuits against file sharers who engage in illegal activity," Sherman said in a prepared statement. The ruling "unfortunately means we can no longer notify illegal file sharers before we file lawsuits against them to offer the opportunity to settle outside of litigation."

Using the DMCA subpoenas, the RIAA was able to obtain the names of suspected file sharers from ISPs without filing lawsuit and without getting a judge's approval. Without that subpoena power, the RIAA would have to file suit against unnamed file-swappers in order to obtain their identities.

"Verizon is solely responsible for a legal process that will now be less sensitive to the interests of its subscribers who engage in illegal activity," Sherman said.

Verizon Associate General Counsel Sarah Deutsch called Sherman's assertion "completely disingenuous."

"It's not on their agenda to care about the subscriber or any of the subscribers' rights, but automate the process even further," Deutsch said.
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-brendan