Attorney General Madigan Files Suit Against local affiliate marketer



Well the IL AG's case will, for better or worse, set a precedent for other state's AG's. I'd be particularly concerned if I was a CA or NY affiliate, as those AG's seem to be trigger-happy on anything that could be spun as a pro-everyman populist agenda in an upcoming election.

Maybe it's time to look overseas for your rebilling traffic.

...or with the incorporation of your company.
 
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They're sold on Web sites with names including "oprahsnewdiet.com," "oprahhealthoffers.com" and "drozadvice.com."
The suit targets more than 50 companies and individuals behind the various sites, as well as up to 500 defendants who haven't yet been identified.
Total damages aren't specified, but the Manhattan federal court filing demands up to $100,000 per Web site for "cybersquatting," along with "restitution for any unjust enrichment."



40? 500 yet to be named. shit Thats gonna be mostly affiliates.
 
These affiliates are gonna lose everything. Owch. No chance of winning those suits. Say goodbye to the house.

You don't fully grasp how much Larby and Rob were making. Sure, they'll lose, but when they have to pay up, they'll have a lot leftover.
 
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It's for trademark infringement, it's more of a "give me money" lawsuit than it is a "shut you down" lawsuit. My guess is the affiliates will get an offer for a $10k settlement + lawyer fees + permanent injunction from using the Oprah/Dr. Oz names for marketing again.

Ms. Winfrey wipes her fat ass with 10k, dude.
 
cause everything past point 23 in the injunction is a little iffy

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You don't fully grasp how much Larby and Rob were making. Sure, they'll lose, but when they have to pay up, they'll have a lot leftover.

From what i hear this is the complete opposite of what you think. The AG and oprah will be lucky to get a dime as my understanding is they lost a lot of money and still owe a lot to third parties.
 
From what i hear this is the complete opposite of what you think. The AG and oprah will be lucky to get a dime as my understanding is they lost a lot of money and still owe a lot to third parties.

Whoa, I'd better recheck my sources then. On the plus side, if the AG can't get anything out of them, then she won't be setting much of an example.
 
Whoa, I'd better recheck my sources then. On the plus side, if the AG can't get anything out of them, then she won't be setting much of an example.

Who knows its always a he said one thing someone said another thing thing in AM. Just Rumors. Hope everyone involved works it out, seems weak on most of the points alleged