A significant event in Margaret Weis's later career was a legal dispute with Wizards of the Coast, the current owners of the Dragonlance property. This dispute highlights the complex relationship between authors and the companies that own intellectual property.
Cancellation of Dragonlance Novel Contract
2019
Wizards of the Coast cancelled a contract for a new Dragonlance trilogy co-authored by Weis and Hickman. The reason was that the provided manuscript did not meet company requirements.
Lawsuit Filed
2020
Margaret Weis filed a lawsuit against Wizards of the Coast for breach of contract. The lawsuit alleged that Wizards of the Coast had improperly terminated the contract and caused her significant damages.
Settlement Reached
2021
Margaret Weis and Wizards of the Coast reached a settlement in the lawsuit. The terms of the settlement were not publicly disclosed. It allowed Weis and Hickman to return to the world of Dragonlance.
Publication of 'Dragons of Deceit'
August 2022
'Dragons of Deceit', the first novel in the Dragonlance: Destinies trilogy, co-authored with Tracy Hickman, was published, marking a return to the Dragonlance world after the legal dispute.
