Leaky News Archives for Companion Books
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law (pt 2)
This post is part two of our post from earlier today, and includes our summary of the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law presented by JKR/WB in this PDF.
Please see the prior post for... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Findings of Fact & Conclusions of Law (pt 1)
We now have available at Leaky the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law documents from both Plaintiffs JKR/WB and Defendant RDR Books. These documents offer each side’s analysis of the trial and opinion on how it should... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Tim Wu Leads Panel at Copyright Conference, Discusses Fan Response to Vander Ark
Columbia Law Professor Tim Wu led a panel May 1st at OnCopyright 2008, a conference hosted by the Copyright Clearance Center. The panel focused on the JKR/WB vs RDR Books lawsuit, and more particularly on... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: "Fan Feud", from The New Yorker
Tim Wu in an article for The New Yorker looks at the events leading up to the trial, speaks to Steve Vander Ark, and compares J.K. Rowling to the mythical Athena:
“Once upon a time, a talented weaver named... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Chicago Tribune article
The Chicago Tribune speaks to Roger Rapoport of RDR Books, the publishing company that is involved in a legal battle against JK Rowling and Warner Brothers over the rights to publish a book version of the
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Opinions
Several public figures have voiced their opinions on the JKR/WB vs. RDR Books court case:
Hugo and Nebula award-winning writer Orson Scott Card claims that J.K. Rowling’s “hypocrisy is so thick” that he “can hardly breathe”.
He... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: U.K. Publisher Not Counting on Scheduled April Release of Lexicon Book
U.K. Publisher Methuen does not expect to meet the scheduled April release of Steve Vander Ark’s Lexicon book, as it has been postponed pending the court’s decision.
Peter Tummons or Methuen says he is “very confident” in
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Complete Transcripts
We now have the transcripts of the trial, courtesy of Stanford Law School.
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JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Author Neil Gaiman's Thoughts
Author Neil Gaiman has posted on his blog about the trial and fair use:
“Most commentary on the internet seems to break down into people picking sides based on personalities and opinions. As with most grey areas of law,... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: SVA Interview with BBC
BBC Radio 4 has a short interview with Steve Vander Ark – click the image of the HP Lexicon’s front page to play.
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JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: "Pro Jo" Editorials
In contrast to recent editorials that have slammed J.K. Rowling and WB for pursuing litigation in the case of Steve Vander Ark’s Lexicon book are two editorials in support of the author:
From Natalie Haynes... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Guardian Editorial
Marina Hyde of the Guardian has an opinion piece in which she speaks unfavorably of J.K. Rowling and WB’s decision to pursue litigation, in part arguing that the potential publication of the Lexicon will have little impact on the... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: The "Blurry Line" of Copyright Law
The Associated Press has a brief history of the trial, as well as the challenges of deciding when the claim of fair use has gone to far:
“Lawrence Pulgram, an intellectual property lawyer who represented Napster in a... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: MSNBC Editorial
In this MSNBC opinion piece, author Helen A.S. Popkin, who appears to think that J.K. Rowling is in the wrong, advises the author to settle the case (as also suggested by the judge), explains how the Internet... MORE
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial: Summary Reports
From various sources, articles on this week’s trial:
The BBCThe International Herald Tribune
UPDATE:
Other reports from the trial can... MORE
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial: A partial settlement reached; WSJ summarizes day three of testimony
UPDATE: The Wall Street Journal Law Blog has three entries today about the on-going trial.
In the first entry, Law Blogger Dan Slater reports that the lawyers involved informed Judge Patterson earlier today that they had reached... MORE
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial Day Three: JKR's courtroom statement; closing remarks from the plantiffs
From Reuters, via Yahoo News: JKR told the courtroom on Wednesday: “This case is about an author’s right to protect their creation. If this book is allowed to be published the floodgates will open.”
She added: “Are we,... MORE
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial: Testimony
As a follow up to yesterday’s post regarding Steve Vander Ark’s testimony in the case of J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers vs. RDR Books, we have the following details. Please note that Leaky was in attendance, and... MORE
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial: Public Statement by Warner Brothers
A spokesperson for Warner Brothers and J.K. Rowling issued the following statement following Tuesday’s legal proceedings in the trial over whether the publication of a print version of The Harry Potter Lexicon should be blocked:
“A fan’s affectionate... MORE
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial Day Two: Judge Says "A settlement is better than a lawsuit"
According to the Wall Street Journal Law Blog, Judge Robert Patterson addressed the courtroom at the end of the second day of trial:
“I’m concerned that this case is more lawyer-driven than it is client-driven. The fair use... MORE
JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial Day Two: Steve Vander Ark's Testimony
USA Today reports that Steve Vander Ark testified earlier today in the case brought by J.K. Rowling and Warner Brothers, who are attempting to block publication of a print version of the Harry Potter Lexicon website.
According... MORE
First Day of JKR/WB vs RDR Books Trial
As many of you know, today was the first day of the trial in the JKR/WB vs. RDR Books case, in which JKR and WB are attempting to block publication of a print version of of the... MORE
Lexicon Trial Updates and Important Announcement about Floo Network
We owe quite a few updates tonight, and there is an important announcement following (since the information in this post is vital to that announcement, so make sure to read the whole thing):
Update:: Agence France-Presse says
JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Trial Rescheduled
The trial for the JKR/WB vs. RDR Books was rescheduled to April 14 today, following a meeting with Hon. Robert Patterson, Jr., the judge on the case.
The trial for the case had been previously scheduled... MORE
Trial Date Set for JKR/WB vs. RDR Books
A trial date has been set for the WB/JKR vs. RDR Books case, in which WB and JKR are attempting to stop publication of an unauthorized Harry Potter encyclopedia. The trial has been set for March 24, 25... MORE
JKR/WB Respond in Lexicon Suit
JKR and WB have filed a response to the latest filing by RDR Books in the ongoing lawsuit against the publishers of the intended book version of the Harry Potter Lexicon. There are decarations from: J.K. Rowling, author... MORE
RDR Books Files Response to JKR/WB in Lexicon Suit
RDR Books has filed its response to the full request for an injunction to the Harry Potter Lexicon book filed by WB and J.K. Rowling three weeks ago. There are in all declarations from six people and several hundred... MORE
Lexicon Article Updates
A couple of quick updates in the Lexicon case, in which J.K. Rowling and WB are trying to stop publication of an unofficial encyclopedia based on the Harry Potter Lexicon web site:
First, Steve Vander Ark, editor of the Lexicon,... MORE
Lexicon Update; Schedule Moved, RDR Request for JK Rowling's Notes Denied (Updated)
An update containing JKR/WB’s response to RDR’s requests for information is at the second half of this post.
A few things of note today in the case by JKR/WB against RDR Books and those who wish... MORE
JKR/WB File Full Request for Injunction (Part 2)
The full request for an injunction against a proposed Harry Potter Lexicon book has been filed; we began going over this 1,100 page document in this morning's post. Please read that for the basic summary, including JK Rowling's... MORE
WB and JKR File Full Request for Injunction of Harry Potter Lexicon (Part 1)
Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling's legal team has filed its full complaint against RDR Books, the publishing company that is attempting to produce a printed, commercial version of The Harry Potter Lexicon, in an ongoing effort to get an injunction... MORE
Lexicon Dispute Update
We last told you that the WB/JKR vs. RDR Books case, in which WB and JK Rowling are suing a Michigan publisher over its attempts to publish a print version of The Harry Potter Lexicon, would next be updated... MORE
NY Judge Issues Restraining Order to Prevent Publication of Lexicon; JK Rowling Updates
As stated in a public document and now on JK Rowling’s Web site a judge has issued a restraining order against publication of The Harry Potter Lexicon.
This document, signed by Judge Robert Patterson in NY,... MORE
Update on JKR/WB vs. RDR Books Case
There's a brief update today to the case regarding JKR/WB vs. RDR Books / Steve Vander Ark; to recap, JKR and WB have filed suit against RDR Books' attempt to publish "The Harry Potter Lexicon," a book that publishers say... MORE
PotterCast 124: We Miss Melvin Already
This week, the 124th episode of PotterCast, our Harry Potter podcast, is back to its regular format with the latest in Harry Potter for your listening pleasure. In this episode, the PotterCasters theorize on the Dursleys in... MORE
Harry Potter Lexicon Makes Statement Regarding Suit
Steve Vander Ark of the Harry Potter Lexicon has added a statement about the recent lawsuit, as well as a link to a page on RDR with information on and the ability to order the book, on the
Questions and Answers with WB and RDR; Lexicon Responds
Today, TLC spoke to Diane Nelson, President of Warner Premiere, Warner Bros., who takes care of global brand management for HP, and Richard Harris, spokesperson for RDR Books, regarding the recently filed lawsuit against the publication... MORE
J.K. Rowling Updates "Companion Books" Article; RDR Books Responds
As reported yesterday, WB and JKR filed suit yesterday over The Harry Potter Lexicon's intent to publish an encyclopedia. The action went hand-in-hand with a statement JKR had made on her Web site about not supporting unofficial companion books... MORE
J.K. Rowling and WB File Suit Over Unofficial Encyclopedia
Reuters is reporting that author J.K. Rowling and Warner Bros., makers of the Harry Potter films, filed suit (update: details of suit are now below) today against a forthcoming unofficial encyclopedia book based on the Harry Potter series.... MORE
Potter Books Slated for Recycling Stolen from Warehouse
Reports are online today that some 3,000 Harry Potter books due to be recycled were stolen from a warehouse in Wales. Thieves apparently broke into a recycling company and took two containers of the special Harry Potter schoolbooks, which were... MORE
New Artwork on "Quidditch Through the Ages" Box Set
The box set which contains Harry's Schoolbooks, or the special Harry Potter books "Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them," and "Quidditch Through the Ages" is sporting a new cover featuring some new artwork from illustrator
RetroVision Releases Chronicle of HP
The next edition of RetroVision Magazine will feature a Harry Potter News Diary, chronicling in 35,000 words a month-by-month, year-by-year timeline of the Harry Potter phenomenon. It covers "everything from the first announcement that J.K. Rowling’s Harry... MORE
2004: The Year in HP: A Leaky Cauldron Review
Happy New Year everyone! Because 2005 is going to be such a big year for Harry
Potter fans, we thought now was a good time to look back at 2004, which
wasn't too shabby either where we're concerned.... MORE
REVIEW: <em>Unofficial Half-Blood Prince</em> by WF Zimmerman
With the excitement building for the release of J.K.Rowling's newest installment in the Harry Potter series, it was inevitable that someone would write a book about the upcoming sixth novel to help pass the time. We at Leaky received a... MORE