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“A judge considering a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against a popular DVD rental service, Netflix, retreated yesterday [Thursday] from his threat to sharply cut the fees awarded to lawyers in the case.” Netflix had increased its estimate of the number of customers it expects to take advantage of the settlement. (Josh Gerstein, […]

“A judge considering a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit against a popular DVD rental service, Netflix, retreated yesterday [Thursday] from his threat to sharply cut the fees awarded to lawyers in the case.” Netflix had increased its estimate of the number of customers it expects to take advantage of the settlement. (Josh Gerstein, “Netflix Judge Changes Mind On Lawyer Fees”, New York Sun, Mar. 31). Earlier: Mar. 23, etc.

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  • Netflix claims a patent on renting movies on-line

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  • The attys should get a couple hundred grand at best.

    Netflix pays their clerks what? Why would they pay an attorney any more?

    25 cents a head that applies! That should make them unhappy enough!