I only see two companies named, not 8.
I don't see how they can legally demand that some random company represent all other companies in a court case, as they now appear to be trying to do.
Why would Python be allowed to represent all paysites or all plugin providers, for example? What if Python's lawyers fuck up? What if Max Cash's lawyers are better. What if each defendant wants their day in court with their own lawyers defending them?
It seems like the judge should slap Acacia down for trying to make one company represent all companies, or whatever they are trying to do.
Each company deserves their day in court if they want it.