As most of you know, JK Rowling is sueing Harry Potter Lexicon owner Steve Vander Ark and publisher RDR Books for wanting to publish a book version of the website. She claims the book violates copyright and is contesting it’s publication.

JK Rowling arrived at the courthouse in New York City earlier this morning and the proceedings are currently taking place before Judge Robert P. Patterson without a jury.

You can read more information on the case HERE and HERE. You can see pictures HERE.

Thanks HPANA!

UPDATE: JK Rowling issued a statement today:

It gives me no pleasure to take legal action, but I am here today because I feel very strongly about an important issue that affects everyone and not just me. If books that plagiarise other works are permitted, authors, fans and readers stand to lose. There are lots of books in many languages that comment on or criticize Harry Potter, and that’s fine. But the book in this case is different. It provides no analysis and virtually no commentary. It takes far too much and it offers precious little in return. I would just like to add that I am extremely grateful for the incredible support of Harry Potter fans everywhere.