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Case at a glance Case Judge v. Academia, Inc. Court N.D. Cal., No. 25-cv-05857-AMO Status Motions to compel arbitration and to dismiss denied (May 2026) Practice area Consumer Protection Read the order (PDF) → Did Academia.edu use your name? Free and confidential. We’ll reach out promptly. or call 415-236-2305 In this article On May 7, … Read more