Association of American Publishers, Inc. v. Frosh

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Case overview

Case Number:

1:21-cv-03133

Court:

Maryland

Nature of Suit:

Constitutional - State Statute

Judge:

Deborah L. Boardman

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  1. June 13, 2022

    Copyright Act Spells The End For Maryland E-Book Law

     A Maryland federal judge on Monday declared a state law requiring that electronic books licensed by publishers to the public must also be licensed to public libraries on "reasonable terms" is "unconstitutional and unenforceable" because it conflicts with the Copyright Act, but stopped short of granting a permanent injunction.

  2. February 17, 2022

    Judge Says Md. E-Book Law May Clash With Copyright Act

    A Maryland federal judge Wednesday temporarily halted a state law requiring that any electronic books licensed by publishers to the public must also be licensed to public libraries on "reasonable terms," saying the Association of American Publishers has shown the law likely conflicts with the Copyright Act.

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