The copyright infringement lawsuit between Concord Music and X (formerly Twitter) is expected to extend into 2026, according to recent court management orders.

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: Through April 2026
• Expected trial duration: 15 days

While X successfully achieved partial dismissal in March 2024, the case continues on contributory grounds. This timeline aligns with several other major music industry legal battles scheduled for 2026, including:

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

Current Developments:

• Epidemic Sound vs. Meta case has seen delays in document production
• Next case management conference scheduled for October 17
• Similar cases have shown potential for early settlement or extended timelines

Recent Related Cases:

• Court maintained action against Madonna, Justin Bieber regarding Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs
• Altice USA settled with BMG
• Beyoncé and Jay-Z successfully defended against "Break My Soul" infringement claims

The extended timeline reflects the complexity of modern music copyright cases and the thorough legal process required for resolution.

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