Scholastic hit with copyright complaint over 'Goosebumps' musical adaptation
( October 28, 2024, 20:46 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: A pair of playwrights filed suit against major children’s book publisher Scholastic over allegations the company subverted their copyrights to a play adaptation of the popular book series “Goosebumps.” The case, including allegations of copyright infringement, fraud and contract violations, hinges on whether plays are considered “works-for-hire” in the Copyright Act.See the complaint below....
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