James Bartolome

James Bartolome, an attorney at the Duncan Firm, dives deep into the complexities of the recent Anthropic copyright settlement. He breaks down the opt-out rights and explains how authors can pursue statutory damages—up to $150,000 per work. The discussion highlights the disparity between the $3,000 per-book settlement and true author rights, along with potential deductions that may affect payouts. Bartolome stresses the importance of understanding the opt-out process and encourages authors to act before the January 15 deadline to protect their interests.