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Court orderOctober 5, 2026Gilbert v. Anthropic PBC · D. Mass. 3:26-cv-30081

Magistrate judge sets a schedule in an opt-out author's solo suit against Anthropic: discovery through 2027, dispositive motions due Nov. 26, 2027

Magistrate Judge Christopher L. Morgan issued a scheduling order in Daniel Gilbert's suit, in which Gilbert, who opted out of the Bartz v. Anthropic settlement and represents himself, sues over the LibGen copy of his book and Anthropic counterclaims for a declaration of fair use. Under the schedule, set at an Oct. 1, 2026 conference, motions to amend the pleadings are due Oct. 29, 2026 and initial written discovery requests Nov. 30, 2026. A joint discovery status report is due March 19, 2027, non-expert discovery closes June 14, 2027, and a case management conference is set for June 30, 2027. Expert designations follow in July and August 2027, with expert depositions done by Oct. 12, 2027. Dispositive motions are due Nov. 26, 2027, oppositions Jan. 10, 2028 and replies Jan. 31, 2028. The order sets no trial date and does not rule on Gilbert's pending motion to dismiss part of the counterclaim.

Scheduling order (Dkt. 53) ↗

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