California Judge Blocks Artists’ Bid to Widen Discovery Against Meta as Deadline Nears

In the ongoing legal battle against Meta Platforms Inc., a California federal magistrate judge has denied a proposed class of artists their request to expand discovery. This decision comes as the litigation approaches a crucial deadline, with artists alleging that Meta has facilitated widespread copyright infringement of ads across its social media services. The judge’s ruling was delivered during a hearing, emphasizing the proximity to the discovery cutoff as a key factor in the decision. For more information on this case, refer to the detailed coverage by Law360.