That Awesome Time I Was Sued for Two Billion Dollars (Jason Scott, DEFCON 17)

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Scott's DEFCON 17 talk on being sued for two billion dollars. Teaches the legal history of internet archiving, copyright conflicts, and his experiences defending preservation efforts.

A 31-minute video from Jason Scott: “That Awesome Time I Was Sued for Two Billion Dollars (Jason Scott, DEFCON 17)”.

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