Authors Guild vs HathiTrust: Transforming Fair Use in Digital Libraries

The landmark Authors Guild vs HathiTrust case fundamentally reshaped how we understand copyright law in the digital age, establishing crucial precedents for fair use in digital libraries. This 2014 Second Circuit Court decision didn’t just resolve a specific legal dispute—it opened the door for libraries worldwide to embrace digital transformation while protecting intellectual property rights. The Digital Library … Continue reading Authors Guild vs HathiTrust: Transforming Fair Use in Digital Libraries