Internet Archive, Music Labels Settle Copyright Suit
The settlement appears to be the last gasp of a contentious, years-long copyright battle that began with a lawsuit over book scanning in the early days of the pandemic.
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The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: September 12, 2025
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The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending September 12, 2025
Appeals Court Blocks the Trump Administration's Firing of Top Copyright Officer
In a 2-1 decision, a federal appeals court ruled that judge Timothy Kelly erred in denying Shira Perlmutter’s bid for a preliminary injunction, and enjoined Trump administration officials from interfering with her service as Register of Copyrights, pending a further order of the court.
My Mother, Libraries, and Me: A Love Story
Debut author Sam Sussman reflects on his deep love of libraries.
In a Surprise Setback, Judge Declines to Grant Preliminary Approval of Anthropic Copyright Settlement
At a September 8 hearing, judge William Alsup said the settlement agreement was “nowhere close to complete” and ordered the parties to cure several deficiencies by September 22.
The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: September 5, 2025
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Anthropic, Authors Unveil Terms of $1.5 Billion Deal to Settle Piracy Claims
If the settlement is approved, an undisclosed number of authors of some 500,000 pirated works will receive roughly $3,000 per work, making the settlement potentially the largest copyright award in history.
Despite Trump Efforts, Congress Looks to Fund the IMLS
With a budget deadline looming, Congress appears poised to fund the IMLS in fiscal year 2026, even as the Trump administration seeks to shutter the agency by executive order.
The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending September 5, 2025
The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: August 29, 2025
Happy Labor Day weekend! Alas, the end of summer is upon us, and we're looking forward to fall with several new features and reports in the coming weeks. We remain grateful for your support and feedback, and we once again ask for your help spreading the word about
The Queue: Library News for the Week Ending August 29, 2025
Anthropic, Authors Strike Tentative Settlement Deal in AI Copyright Suit. But Will It Be Approved?
The deal looms as a potential milestone in the development of AI. But with tensions running hot between authors and the tech industry, lawyers say that getting a final deal approved may prove challenging.
States Move for Summary Judgment in IMLS Lawsuit
In an August 22 motion, a coalition of states are seeking to make Judge John J. McConnell’s May 6 preliminary injunction permanent. “There is no genuine issue as to any of the material facts," the filing states, adding that the Constitution "does not allow the President to shutter agencies himself.”
The Words & Money Weekly Newsletter: August 22, 2025
It's a long travel day for us today, but the Wifi gods have been kind and we're able to send a newsletter. As we noted last week, this issue is slightly abbreviated as we wrap up our summer vacation. But we'll be getting up
