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This blog post is the most recent by Kenneth Crews (as of May 8, 2014) covering the Georgia State University case, which is currently on appeal to the 11th Circuit Court. The decision in this case was a significant "victory" for proponents of academic fair use as the judge sought to clarify the limitations and exceptions that constitute fair use, and she essentially rejected the formerly strictly imposed classroom guidelines as well as the "one-time use" limitation.

Interesting analyses of the appeals court reversal of the decision in the Georgia State University case on electronic reserves. Multiple analysts find that the higher court did affirm significant parts of the decision which expand fair use.

The judge's decision in the copyright suit by publishers against Georgia State University has significant areas which need clarification, and it uses a mechanical principle for determining the amount of a work which can be copied as fair use, but it is generally a pro-education ruling. Of course, it will probably be appealed.