A short update on my lawsuit against LINE. There was a hearing on November 13, 2026.

We discussed the settlement proposal, which stated they could unban me if I promised to keep confidential what happened in court. My lawyer told LINE that, given how they have handled this so far, I can’t accept a settlement where I have to keep quiet and get no compensation in return. We asked for either monetary compensation, or a narrower confidentiality clause. LINE’s lawyers were reluctant on both, but they will check with LINE and answer by November 27. They did say an agreement is unlikely.

In the meantime, the court asked us to file our rebuttal to LINE’s fourth brief before the next hearing, and we plan to file it by December 11. The court expects to finish sorting out the issues at the next hearing, and to close the arguments at the one after that.

The next hearing is on December 22, 2026.

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