Daniel Nazer on Nostr: The infamous "Bad Art Friend" case has ended in a stalemate at the trial court. ...
The infamous "Bad Art Friend" case has ended in a stalemate at the trial court.
https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/LarsonvPerryetalDocketNo119cv10203DMassJan302019CourtDocket/2?doc_id=X4C1JG8DIN58IVP76AC7631DIMB
The judge found the short story to be fair use of the plaintiff's letter about her kidney donation BUT also rejected the "plagiarism" defamation claims on the basis of substantial truth.
It's an excellent decision in my view and a great citation for plagiarism ≠ infringement.
Apologies for adding to "the discourse" but, well, I have some thoughts ... 1/too many
https://www.bloomberglaw.com/public/desktop/document/LarsonvPerryetalDocketNo119cv10203DMassJan302019CourtDocket/2?doc_id=X4C1JG8DIN58IVP76AC7631DIMB
The judge found the short story to be fair use of the plaintiff's letter about her kidney donation BUT also rejected the "plagiarism" defamation claims on the basis of substantial truth.
It's an excellent decision in my view and a great citation for plagiarism ≠ infringement.
Apologies for adding to "the discourse" but, well, I have some thoughts ... 1/too many