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Old 03-24-2008, 09:57 PM
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Post J.K. Rowling to appear in New York court for trial against Lexicon

J.K. Rowling is reported to appear in New York next month in hers and Warner Bros.'s case against RDR Books, which is trying to publish a comprehensive Harry Potter encyclopedia written by the publishers of the Harry Potter Lexicon.

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A New York Federal District Court Judge on Monday ordered the case to go to trial on April 14. A lawyer for RDR Books said Rowling was expected to appear to give evidence in the case.

"We asked for her and they said they would provide her," said lawyer David Hammer. "I would say it would be very unlikely that she would not appear," he added. The witness list needs to be handed to the judge in the case by April 4.
It has also been announced that the case will be decided by a judge rather than a jury.

You can read more on the history of the case at the links below.

J.K. Rowling files lawsuit

J.K. Rowling’s statement

RDR Publisher’s statement

The Lexicon’s statement

Judge issues restraining order

Stanford Law School defends RDR Books

Jo & WB file full injunction request – part I

Jo & WB file full injunction request – part II

RDR Books denied JKR's personal notes

RDR Books file response to J.K.R/W.B. Lexicon lawsuit

J.K.Rowling/Warner Bros. file latest response in Lexicon suit

Lexicon preliminary injunction hearing rescheduled

Lexicon lawsuit trial further delayed
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Old 03-24-2008, 10:34 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I can't believe this is still going on, soon it will be over. It be 1 in a million chance for Lexicon to actually win this.

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Old 03-24-2008, 10:40 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I hope it's all over soon!
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Old 03-24-2008, 10:51 PM   #4 (permalink)
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*sigh* will this never end?
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At one level or another, this whole thing is hurting the whole fandom. Let's hope it's over soon.
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unlikely for her to appear...:/ meh....

if she did come though, I wish she'd do some other activity like book signing or something...I mean, travel all those miles from Europe to NYC to come to court...I mean, it's not like there aren't any court houses there!
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Old 03-25-2008, 12:51 AM   #7 (permalink)
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This is rediculous!!!!! Why Lexicon even thinks that they stand a chance against Jo, they should have just gave up at the first trial, and just like Ginny GL said, "this whole thing is hurting the whole fandom!" GIVE UP ALREADY, YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WIN THIS LEXICON!!!!!
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Old 03-25-2008, 12:56 AM   #8 (permalink)
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this whole thing is hurting the whole fandom.
You're right.
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:31 AM   #9 (permalink)
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whoever wins, the fandom looses. damage has been done.
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:59 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Oooooooo........wonder is I should go there just for that.......
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I hope its over soon!!!
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Old 03-25-2008, 05:21 AM   #13 (permalink)
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i hope this ends soon
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i acctually think that lexicon will win this because Lexicon would have started at some point last year to even get anywere near finishing it because ive seen it and it isnt really that good but Lexicon would have started it even before jo announced that she was making one
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the leaky cauldron have publicaly distanced themself from the lexicon owner. Jo is in the right here this is her work and I hope the judge agrees with here, mr vanderark is compleatly wrong.
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:39 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Old 03-25-2008, 10:43 AM   #17 (permalink)
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I wonder if this is ever going to end?
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Go J. K. Rowling!!!
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i acctually think that lexicon will win this because Lexicon would have started at some point last year to even get anywere near finishing it because ive seen it and it isnt really that good but Lexicon would have started it even before jo announced that she was making one
That doesn't give them copyright ownership over content which is hers.

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unlikely for her to appear...:/ meh....
No it isn't; the date was re-arranged once because she wouldn't be available (she was in court over that picture of her son).

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I wish she'd do some other activity like book signing or something...I mean, travel all those miles from Europe to NYC to come to court...I mean, it's not like there aren't any court houses there!
I doubt she'll be in the mood, to be honest with you. This whole facade has to be totally depressing.

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At one level or another, this whole thing is hurting the whole fandom.
That's nothing compared to what'll happen if he wins. And we're talking about all fandoms, not just HP.
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Old 03-25-2008, 01:47 PM   #20 (permalink)
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For god sake.. This has been going on for so long time!

We support you, Joanne! ^^, (Or I do!)
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Old 03-25-2008, 05:21 PM   #22 (permalink)
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This is rediculous!!!!! Why Lexicon even thinks that they stand a chance against Jo, they should have just gave up at the first trial, and just like Ginny GL said, "this whole thing is hurting the whole fandom!" GIVE UP ALREADY, YOU'RE NOT GOING TO WIN THIS LEXICON!!!!!
You are sooooo right. They have no chance. Go Jo !!!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-25-2008, 08:54 PM   #23 (permalink)
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i hope she wins. in my expert opinion, as a lawyer. she should have a strong case and should win
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Old 03-26-2008, 11:49 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Is it just me or is this courtcase getting really boring now... J.K has the copyright that should be the end of it!!!

Go J.K were all with you!!!
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Old 03-26-2008, 09:15 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Hmm...NY...looks like I'm stalking me some Jo
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