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Are AI researchers at U.S. universities engaged in infringement by unlicensed acquisition and use of copyrighted works, or use of AI models trained on unlicensed works? We shall likely find out.
Read more: Are AI researchers at U.S. universities engaged in infringement by unlicensed acquisition and use of copyrighted works, or use of AI models trained on unlicensed works? We shall likely find out.It was bound to happen. With over 100 copyright lawsuits against nearly every AI company in the United States, the very broad infringement claims would eventually sweep in the practices of AI researchers, including at U.S. universities, generally. In fact, use of copyrighted works in AI training and development started first in academic research by…
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Hendrix, Apple propose schedule for AI copyright lawsuit. Runs to 2028!
Read more: Hendrix, Apple propose schedule for AI copyright lawsuit. Runs to 2028!In Hendrix v. Apple, the Hendrix book authors and Apple have proposed the following case schedule, with parts in dispute: Wow. It will take us all the way to 2028!! DOWNLOAD THE PROPOSED CASE SCHEDULE
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Judge Gonzalez Rogers sets further case management conference in Hendrix v. Apple for May 11 via Zoom
Read more: Judge Gonzalez Rogers sets further case management conference in Hendrix v. Apple for May 11 via ZoomCLERK’S NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. You are hereby notified that the Further Case Management Conference will be held by Zoom Webinar. Joint Case Management Statement is due by 5/4/2026. Further Case Management Conference set for 5/11/2026, at 02:00 PM in Oakland, – Videoconference Only. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar.Webinar Access:…
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Apple says it used subset of RedPajama dataset containing books for research that is fair use.
Read more: Apple says it used subset of RedPajama dataset containing books for research that is fair use.In its Answer to the first amended complaint filed by Grady Hendrix and other book authors, Apple admits using a subset of the Redpajama dataset containing books. But Apple says it was research purpose that is fair use. So, if we condemn Apple for engaging in this use of RedPajama for AI research, we probably…
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Judge Gonzalez-Rogers appoints book author Hendrix’s lawyers William Dreher of Keller Rohrback LLP and Rohit Nath of Susman Godfrey LLP as Interim Co-Lead Counsel in consolidated suits v. Apple
Read more: Judge Gonzalez-Rogers appoints book author Hendrix’s lawyers William Dreher of Keller Rohrback LLP and Rohit Nath of Susman Godfrey LLP as Interim Co-Lead Counsel in consolidated suits v. AppleWilliam Dreher of Keller Rohrback LLP, and Rohit Nath from Susman Godfrey LLP, who represent the book authors Hendrix in Hendrix v. Apple, were appointed Interim Co-Lead Counsel in the now consolidated case involving also Alexander v. Apple and Martinez-Conde v. Apple. After briefing and a hearing this week, Judge Gonzalez-Rogers picked Rohrback and Nath over the lawyers…
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Hearing in 3 suits v. Apple for Lead Counsel appointment postponed until Jan. 27, 2026
Read more: Hearing in 3 suits v. Apple for Lead Counsel appointment postponed until Jan. 27, 2026Order by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers Granting 64 Stipulation to Continue Hearing on Motions for Leadership from December 30, 2025 to January 27, 2026: Reset Deadlines as to 60 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel, 57 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel, 59 MOTION to Appoint Lead Plaintiff and Lead Counsel.…
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Plaintiffs’ lawyers from 4 firms vying to be Interim Lead Class Counsel in book authors’ copyright suits v. Apple
Read more: Plaintiffs’ lawyers from 4 firms vying to be Interim Lead Class Counsel in book authors’ copyright suits v. AppleNow that the 3 AI copyright lawsuits against Apple have been consolidated before Judge Gonzalez Rogers, the respective plaintiffs’ lawyers have submitted motions to be approved as interim lead class counsel. Here are the 3 competing motions: Since this case has just started, it’s unclear whether an interim lead class counsel is even necessary at…
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Judge Gonzalez Rogers consolidates Martinez-Conde, Alexander book author suits with Hendrix book author suit v. Apple. All filings now under Hendrix v. Apple.
Read more: Judge Gonzalez Rogers consolidates Martinez-Conde, Alexander book author suits with Hendrix book author suit v. Apple. All filings now under Hendrix v. Apple.Judge Gonzalez Rogers now presides over all 3 book author copyright lawsuits against Apple for alleged use of shadow libraries. All filings will be under the docket for the first filed case, Hendrix v. Apple.
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Hendrix, Martinez-Conde, Alexander file stipulation to consolidate their suits v. Apple
Read more: Hendrix, Martinez-Conde, Alexander file stipulation to consolidate their suits v. AppleThe book authors Hendrix, Martinez-Conde, and Alexander are asking through their stipulation that Judge Gonzalez-Rogers consolidate the lawsuits. They should be.
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Judge Gonzalez Rogers deems Alexander book author suit related to Hendrix suit. Now Judge gets all 3 copyright book author suits v. Apple.
Read more: Judge Gonzalez Rogers deems Alexander book author suit related to Hendrix suit. Now Judge gets all 3 copyright book author suits v. Apple.Judge Gonzalez Rogers deemed Alexander v. Apple related to Hendrix v. Apple. The Judge had already deemed Martinez-Conde v. Apple related to Hendrix. The upshot is that all 3 book author proposed class actions will be assigned to Judge Gonzalez Rogers.