Internet Archive forgoes Supreme Court Challenge in E-Book Fair Use Dispute

The Internet Archive recently announced its decision not to request a hearing from the U.S. Supreme Court regarding its practice of distributing copyrighted e-books free of charge. This decision pertains to a contentious legal battle with major publishers over whether such distribution falls under the Copyright Act’s fair use doctrine. The decision avoids a potentially defining moment for fair use questions in the digital age. For further details, visit the original report on Law360.