A consortium of some of the largest academic publishers in the U.S. has initiated a legal battle against an online library, alleging copyright infringement. The publishers’ legal representatives have labelled the library a “thieves’ den”, suggesting it harbours stolen books. The suit was filed this Thursday in a New York federal court.
Thus far, details regarding the identities of the companies involved, the specifics of the lawsuit’s claims, and the alleged damages remain under wraps. However, as information unfolds we’ll strive to keep you updated on this noteworthy development within the academic publishing and copyright law sphere. For more immediate coverage, you can refer to the original article here.