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| DATE | 2026-04-24 |
| FROM | Ruben Safir
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| SUBJECT | Re: [Hangout - NYLXS] NY for Fair Use
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Sure - we would be happy
On 4/22/26 7:39 AM, Marc Randazza wrote:
> Great! Here's why I ask....
>
> There is a case going on, involving fair use. I won it.
>
> https://randazza.com/lawsuits/lyndon-perry/
>
> I had an organization that was going to file an amicus brief, in
> support of the motion for fees. I think the reason this is important
> is not just personal (although, I would be dishonest if I didn't say I
> was personally motivated). The public interest motivation I have
> though is the fact that it is /awful /that New York federal courts are
> so wishy-washy on granting fees to winning defendants, especially in
> fair use cases.
>
> The organization that was going to file the brief discovered at the
> 11th hour and 59th minute that it had a conflict.
>
> So ... I have a brief that another lawyer drafted. I took no part in
> drafting it. You don't need to pay a dime for it. We just are
> looking for someone to be willing to say "as an outsider to this
> situation, we think fair use deserves protection"
>
> Would you be interested? If so, I will put you in touch with a lawyer
> willing to do it pro bono. Or, if you have one that would like to do
> it, i can just give you the brief, and your lawyer can "make it
> his/her own" and file it.
>
> The clock is ticking, so a quick response is begged for.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 22, 2026 at 1:24 PM Ruben Safir wrote:
>
> On Tue, Apr 14, 2026 at 05:20:05PM -0400, Randazza Marc John wrote:
> > is your organization still active?
>
> It is part of NYLXS - but yes
>
>
> > ______________________________________
> >
> > Marc John Randazza, JD, MAMC, LLM* | Randazza Legal Group
> > 8991 West Flamingo Rd. Unit B, Las Vegas, NV 89135
> > 30 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
> > 2 S Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2680, Miami, FL 33131
> > Tel: 702-420-2001 | Email: mjr-at-randazza.com
>
> > Firm Offices - Las Vegas | Miami | New England
> > ______________________________________
> >
> >
> > * Licensed to practice law in Arizona, California, Florida,
> Massachusetts, and Nevada.
> >
> >
>
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> ______________________________________
>
> *Marc John Randazza, JD, MAMC, LLM* *| *Randazza Legal Group*
> 8991 W. Flamingo Road, Unit B, Las Vegas, NV 89147
> 30 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
> 2 S Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2680, Miami, FL 33131
> Tel: 702-420-2001 | Email: mjr-at-randazza.com
> Firm Offices - Las Vegas | Miami | New England
> ______________________________________
>
> * Licensed to practice law in Arizona, California, Florida,
> Massachusetts, and Nevada.
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proportions in the mind of the world - RI Safir 1998
http://www.mrbrklyn.com
DRM is THEFT - We are the STAKEHOLDERS - RI Safir 2002
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but incompatible with living as a free human being. -RI Safir 2013
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