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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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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.
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Judge Gonzalez Rogers receives referral to relate Alexander book author case to Hendrix book author case v. Apple
Read more: Judge Gonzalez Rogers receives referral to relate Alexander book author case to Hendrix book author case v. AppleAs we expected, Judge Gonzalez Rogers will get the chance to relate the Alexander book author case to the Hendrix book author case against Apple. Judge Lee referred the Alexander case to Judge Gonzalez Rogers. And the parties in the Hendrix case filed a motion to relate. Judge Gonzalez Rogers already deemed the Martinez-Conde book…
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Judge Lee reassigned Alexander v. Apple for now. Could be related to Hendrix v. Apple, Martinez-Conde-Apple.
Read more: Judge Lee reassigned Alexander v. Apple for now. Could be related to Hendrix v. Apple, Martinez-Conde-Apple.After Judge Beth Labson Freeman recused herself, the Alexander v. Apple case was reassigned to Judge Eumi Lee. The order reads: “CLERK’S NOTICE RESETTING CASE MANAGEMENT DEADLINES FOLLOWING REASSIGNMENT. Case Management Statement due by 2/11/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 2/25/2026 at 01:30 PM before Judge Eumi K. Lee. This proceeding will be held…
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2 book author suits v. Apple are related. Judge Gonzalez Rogers presides.
Read more: 2 book author suits v. Apple are related. Judge Gonzalez Rogers presides.Judge Gonzalez Rogers deemed the recently filed Martinez-Conde v. Apple suit related to the earlier filed book author suit Hendrix v. Apple. As related cases, both will be assigned to Judge Gonzalez Rogers.
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Apple gets extension until Dec. 5 to answer Hendrix complaint
Read more: Apple gets extension until Dec. 5 to answer Hendrix complaintHendrix and Apple stipulated to an extension until Dec. 5, 2025 to answer Hendrix’s complaint. They are also discussing potential consolidation of their case with the recently filed Martinez-Conde v. Apple. The Hendrix suit is before Judge Gonzalez Rogers. The Martinez-Conde suit before Judge Labson Freeman. If the cases are related, the latter case gets…
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Apple agrees Hendrix, Martinez-Conde book author suits are related
Read more: Apple agrees Hendrix, Martinez-Conde book author suits are relatedApple, represented by Latham & Watkins attorneys, agreed with the plaintiffs’ position that Hendrix and Martinez-Conde book author suits are related. Apple also indicated it will seek consolidation of the two book author class action suits. Related Stories