OptinRealBig bankruptcy
Depending on whom you listen to, Scott Richter is either a "premier Internet marketer" trying to make an honest buck or a "deceptive spammer" in violation of Washington's anti-spam statute. What's not in dispute is that Microsoft's lawsuit against him and his company, OptinRealBig, has helped drive them into bankruptcy. Here's more background on the subject:
OptinRealBig's Chapter 11 petition and list of 20 largest unsecured creditors, as filed with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Colorado. (PDF)
Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News articles on the bankruptcy.
OptinRealBig's press release (PDF) explaining its bankruptcy and vowing to remain in business.
Microsoft's original complaint against Richer, his company and others, as filed in King County Superior Court in December 2003. (PDF)
Microsoft's page detailing the December 2003 press conference where the company and New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer filed suit against Richter, OptinRealBig and others. The page includes a chart detailing Microsoft's view of the activities of Richter and his company.
PC World's August 2004 interview with Richter.
Posted by Todd Bishop at March 29, 2005 02:53 PM
