The copyright infringement lawsuit between Concord Music Publishers and X (formerly Twitter) is projected to extend into 2026, according to the court's initial case management order.

Key Timeline Details:

• Case initiated: June 2023
• Amended pleadings deadline: November 13, 2024
• Discovery completion: July 17, 2025
• Expert depositions deadline: January 15, 2026
• Final motions and replies: Expected through April 2026
• Trial duration: Approximately 15 days

Current Status:

• Court dismissed part of the suit in March 2024
• Case proceeding on contributory grounds
• Trial date not yet established

This case joins several other significant music industry legal battles expected to reach trial in 2026:

• Music publishers' Anthropic infringement suit
• DOJ's Live Nation antitrust complaint
• Major labels' Udio infringement litigation (extending into late 2025)

Recent Related Developments:

• Epidemic Sound vs. Meta case delayed beyond initial 2024 trial expectation
• Court retained case against Madonna, Justin Bieber regarding Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs
• Altice USA settled with BMG
• Beyoncé and Jay-Z successfully defended "Break My Soul" infringement suit

The timeline remains subject to potential settlements or delays, as demonstrated by other recent music industry cases experiencing extended discovery phases.

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