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Old 08-18-2009, 02:36 PM   #69
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Originally Posted by Elfwreck View Post
I think they're on pretty thin ice where safe harbor is concerned, because they're taking a cut of every ebook sold; they have an obvious interest in *not* managing their content better. In case of lawsuit, they'd have to prove that wasn't part of the reason for not reviewing books & getting real contracts before they sell them.
Nope, the ice is cracked and they're neck deep in the freezing water. Safe harbor specifically states that if you have a direct financial benefit then you don't qualify. The way I read the law, as soon as they sell the material they are liable for copyright infringement.
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