‘Hot News’ Doctrine Cited In New Copyright Infringement Complaint

Mealey's ( February 12, 2019, 12:09 PM EST) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — An internet-based subscription news and research service on Feb. 7 accused Bloomberg L.P. of copyright infringement and misappropriation of proprietary information under the common-law “hot news” doctrine in a complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (DBW Partners LLC d/b/a The Capitol Forum v. Bloomberg L.P., et al., No. 19-311, D. D.C.)....