Richard Liebowitz had a successful operation sending threatening letters to companies claiming copyright infringements on behalf of his photographer clients, although his tactics drew ire from federal judges. New York has finally disbarred him. He was a part of the copyright trolling practice, targeting images that were often already licensed but attempting to extract settlements from unsuspecting companies. Liebowitz faced legal troubles for false claims, stonewalling, and missing a hearing with a bizarre excuse about his grandfather’s death. The lesson here is that such copyright trolling outfits are unprepared for pushback. Liebowitz’s disbarment shows the consequences of his actions.
https://abovethelaw.com/2024/03/new-york-disbars-infamous-copyright-troll/