A 512(f) Case Survived a Motion to Dismiss. Guess What Happened Next–Channel 781 v. WCAC

· Blog Ericgoldman · Aug. 23, 2026, 3:05 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses the legal case of Channel 781 News, a YouTube-based news outlet, which involved a lawsuit under 512(f) regarding the posting of local government meeting clips they deemed newsworthy. The case survived a motion to dismiss, indicating potential implications for copyright law and fair use in the context of news reporting.