In yet another twist in the Authors Guild vs. Google, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals yesterday agreed to hear Google’s appeal of Judge Denny Chin’s May 31 decision granting the case class action status. As of today, the appeal has no bearing on the current schedule, although Judge Chin could issue a stay at any point, suspending proceedings. As of press time, however, the parties have not asked for a delay and Chin has not filed a new scheduling order, meaning opposition briefs, due August 24, are still expected to be filed at this time.
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