
CNN reports that JK Rowling is suing RDR Books because they plan to publish the "Harry Potter Lexicon" -- basically, all the info that one fan collected about the series, from a site she had previously praised for its fan efforts. See our original report on this over here. The company says that her acceptance of fan-based websites "justified the efforts." Rowling states: "If RDR's position is accepted, it will undoubtedly have a significant, negative impact on the freedoms enjoyed by genuine fans on the Internet. Authors everywhere will be forced to protect their creations much more rigorously, which could mean denying well-meaning fans permission to pursue legitimate creative activities." On the flip side, they say that she's creating a monopoly over the work.