It seems the legal halfwits at the Australian recording industry fighting Sharman Networks (Kazzaa) are overstepping the mark and have been told to sit down and wait their turn
http://www.slyck.com/news.php?story=1074Judge Wilcox did not rule on a contempt charge in yesterday’s hearing. Instead, he indicated he would reserve the decision, along with all appeals, to the Full Court. It appears he wrestled with the decision, contending there were unfair attributes in contributing additional workload on his colleagues. However in the interest of consolidating numerous hearings, it’s likely this matter will not be resolved until the Full Court trial begins. In an interesting twist, Judge Wilcox also dismissed the ARIA’s "alternative orders" motion, at full costs to the Australian music industry – the first time in this case’s history the ARIA has to pay Sharman’s court costs.
If all unresolved matters do head to the Full Court, the ARIA may have their work cut out for them. When arguing the presentation of evidence, the ARIA lawyer appeared uncomfortable with the Full Court. “You basically don't trust the Full Court,” Judge Wilcox stated. “We don't,” replied the ARIA lawyer. Infuriated, Judge Wilcox shot back:
"You're treating them like a jury who must not be told things that everybody knows and the view has always been taken, rightly or wrongly and arrogantly or not, the judges are better able to compartmentalise information than jurors are. But basically what you're saying is that the judges shouldn't be allowed to see this material, lest it affect their determination on the basis of the evidence given at trial. Now, I happen to have a rather…more flattering view of my three colleagues than you do.”
I seriously think they need to learn some manners and respect for the rule of law and due process of justice, not being able to buy this Judge off is seeming to prove a massive problem for the corrupt Cartels.
