Major YouTube Copyright Lawsuit Nears Trial With Almost Everything On the Line

GPT-4: Maria Schneider’s class action lawsuit against YouTube, alleging the platform denies smaller artists access to Content ID and associated anti-piracy tools, is set for a jury trial next month. The case could have significant implications for YouTube’s copyright management system and may lead to a takedown and staydown regime if the plaintiffs are successful. The trial will address claims of direct, contributory, and vicarious infringement, as well as violations of the Copyright Act and Copyright Management Information removal.
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