This is just too sweet (link):
“The current actions of the RIAA are not in my artists’ best interests,” said Nettwerk chief executive Terry McBride in a statement.
“Litigation is not ‘artist development’. Litigation is a deterrent to creativity and passion and it is hurting the business I love.”
. . .
Mudd said the RIAA has “misapplied” the law and that lawsuits should be a “shield, not a sword”.