Lexicon Suit Date Moved

Story Overview:
In continuance of the Lexicon lawsuit story, new news has come in recently concerning the date of the law suit previously scheduled for March 24, 25, and 26th is now scheduled for April 14. Further information on this, including a letter of refutation by potential Lexicon publisher RDR Books, can be found here.

For those boycotting the Harry Potter Lexicon, other free online sources for Harry Potter information are available for use, the most comprehensive of which is the Harry Potter Wikia.

Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Article: JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial Rescheduled

Lexicon Suit to Set Precedent

Story Overview:
Recently, Warner Brothers and J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, filed suit against Steve VanderArk of the Harry Potter Lexicon, a fan site devoted to condensed information regarding the series, and RDR books, a small Michigan-based publisher. Because of the sensitivity and relative newness of laws governing intellectual property, the court case set for the 24th of March, as noted earlier today, will set precedent in intellectual property law.

Source: Guardian
Via: Yahoo! News
Story Link: Harry Potter: The Last Battle

"Lexicon" Law Suit Date Set

Story Overview:
The law suit involving the copyright infringement of materials from the Harry Potter series by Steve VanderArk of the Harry Potter Lexicon and RDR books has been set for March 24 through March 26, beginning at 9:30a.m. at the United States Courthouse in Manhattan (500 Pearl Street, NY, NY, courtroom 24A). More information on this story can be seen at the Leaky Cauldron's article on the news, viewable here.

For those boycotting the Harry Potter Lexicon, other free online sources for Harry Potter information are available for use, the most comprehensive of which is the Harry Potter Wikia.

Source: The Leaky Cauldron
Via: The Leaky Cauldron
Story Links: Trial Date Set for JKR/WB vs. RDR Books and the original court filing at Justia entitled Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. et al v. RDR Books et al

Rowling Aims to Re-Open Privacy Case

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Harry Potter J. K. Rowling, suing under her legal name Joanne Murray, is hoping to overturn a High Court ruling in which her privacy claim over an unauthorised photo of her, her husband Neil Murray, and son David was thrown out. “The claim is not about the right of the adult," Rowling said. "It is about the rights of the child.”

Source: Press Gazette
Via: HPANA
Story Link: JK Rowling Hoping to Reopen Privacy Case Against Sunday Express

Warner Brothers Sued Again by "The Wyrd Sisters"

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The folk group - essentially singer-songwriter Kim Baryluk and a revolving group of singers and musicians - tried to block the November 2005 Canadian release of "Goblet of Fire" when word got out that the movie, like the novel on which it is based, was to feature a musical group called either The Weird Sisters or The Wyrd Sisters, consisting of members of British rock acts Radiohead and Pulp.

News Source: The Canadian Press
Via: Google News
Story Link Winnipeg Folk Group Continues Battle Over Harry Potter; Wants Games Destroyed