Architect David M. Childs and the New York City office of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill have until Nov. 29 to answer a complaint that alleges Childs "copied" the work of Thomas Shine for the Freedom Tower at the World Trade Center.
Nov. 29 is "the initial deadline for the defendants," says Andrew Baum, Shines New York City lawyer. "If they ask for an extension, well grant it," he adds.