Dial-In Conference Reset for Dec. 5 in Choreographer's Appeal vs. Epic

The 9th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals rescheduled the Nov. 22 dial-in assessment conference in Hanagami v. Epic Games for Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. PST, said an order Friday (docket 22-55890). Los Angeles choreographer Hanagami alleges Epic stole his dance moves for its signature Fortnite games franchise (see 2210070028), and he’s appealing a lower court’s Aug. 24 dismissal of his copyright infringement complaint. Hanagami’s opening brief at the 9th Circuit is due Dec. 30, and Epic’s answering brief is due Jan. 30.