Lawyers Sue Westlaw and Lexis for Copyright Infringement of Case briefs

It is an interesting theory, but not at all clear that a lawyer has a copyrightable interest in their briefs. Indeed, the better argument is that ethically and otherwise, it is the property of the client. A stronger case for asserting copyrightable interests is perhaps in the creation of legal forms.

http://blogs.wsj.com/law/2012/02/22/keep-your-hands-off-my-briefs-lawyers-sue-westlaw-lexis/