"...Eben mentioned that there was a moral duty for the “last lawyer in town” to take someone on as a client so that person will be able to receive some legal help. This seems to normally apply in cases of unpopular clients or with people who can’t afford to hire a lawyer. For the FOSS community, Eben made the point that there aren’t many lawyers available who understand both the law and code, so there is an obligation for those who do to assist the communities that need legal help..."