I absolutely agree with Aine, Max. They are blowing a lot of hot air. As Jeri said, they are looking for your list so that they can try to make a case. I doubt anyone has even complained to them. At the risk of more notice, maybe there should be a banner somewhere that says, "If you are a publisher, please talk to us, etc." So that they know they can go to you directly if they notice something wrong.

YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE ANYTHING MORE TO DO WITH THEMDIRECTLY. FROM HERE ON OUT ANY COMMUNICATION SHOULD BE THROUGH A LAWYER ONLY. There are laws of discovery and evidence. You have a right to know specifics of what you are being accused of before you can be hauled into a court of law.

What a bunch of fawkheads! You handled yourself very well, Max. Don't let them bluff you. Have you had a chance to check out the PA law websites I posted early on in the other thread? Also, in NYC there is an advocacy law group for non profits. I've called them and had them research a copyright question for my brother for free; their law students do it for the experience, but everything goes through lawyers with experience. I see if I can find their number tomorrow.

This is gonna cost, Mudders. How about making a committment to send in a "widow's mite" once a month. If we all do that, it could add up to a mighty sum to help pay legal fees. Heck if the 70-100 regulars Max mentioned the other day, each sent in $10 per month that would be a good bit of help, I am sure. Barring that, see if you can put something in the auction and tell your friends to visit it.

Max, I willtalk to my paralegal friend, tomorrow. She will have some idea of what they can and cannot do re' providing you with info, etc. Honestly, though, I think you've got to play hardball now and get a lawyer and don't cave in to their demand for a weekly phone call. They are just jerking your chain.

luvyaKat and gawdesses and gawds bless you and the Mudcat!