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Extension, Possible Review Challenge Google Settlement
For the first time since its preliminary approval in November 2008, the Google Book Search settlement is looking less like a done deal. On April 28, New York federal judge Denny Chin granted a four-month extension, delaying the initial May 5 deadline to opt out or object to the Google settlement until September 4, with a fairness hearing now set for October 7. The ruling leaves all other dates in place, at least for now, but raises questions about the deal's prospects for final approval.
Continue reading...Libraries Ask Court To Monitor Google After Book Settlement Is Approved
Monday, May 4, 2009
Google's project to digitize books is garnering objections. Another group, Consumer Watchdog in Santa Monica, also confirmed discussions with Justice Department officials on the effects of the settlement on competition.
Continue reading...Google In Dispute Over Book Project
Friday, May 1, 2009
The Department of Justice has opened an inquiry into the settlement, according to three people who have spoken with investigators. Such inquiries don't necessarily turn into formal investigations, though some advocates are pressing the government to get involved. "We'd like to have them intervene and delay the settlement until the antitrust issues get fixed," said John M. Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, a nonprofit group that contacted the Justice Department about the settlement a month ago.
Continue reading...Google Stands By Book Search Deal
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Google has defended its online book deal amid reports it is being reviewed by the US justice department. Consumer Watchdog told the BBC it was one of a number of groups involved in calling on the Department of Justice to act "We felt the deal set up an unfair monopolistic situation for Google," explained Consumer Watchdog advocate John M. Simpson. "We do need to have the world's books digitized but I think there are very big concerns if one internet giant is able to dominate the digital market. We want a level playing field here," Mr. Simpson said.
Continue reading...Regulators Question Google’s Deal With Publishers — Online Book Project Raises Antitrust Concerns
Thursday, April 30, 2009
U.S. antitrust enforcers are asking questions about Google’s settlement with publishers over its book-scanning project, representatives for Consumer Watchdog and the American Antitrust Institute said. Consumer Watchdog, a Santa Monica, Calif.-based consumer group, spent about an hour on the phone with Justice Department lawyers this month to discuss their concerns, John Simpson, a consumer advocate at the group, said in an interview.
Continue reading...U.S. Opens Inquiry Into Google Books Deal
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
The Justice Department has begun an inquiry into the antitrust implications of Google's settlement with authors and publishers over its Google Book Search service, two people briefed on the matter said Tuesday. Lawyers for the Justice Department have been in conversations in recent weeks with various groups opposed to the settlement, including the Internet Archive and Consumer Watchdog.
Continue reading...Judge Issues Extension In Google Book Search Settlement
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
A federal judge has granted authors worldwide four more months to decide whether to participate in a settlement involving Google's online Book Search service. "The four-month extension is a big victory for those who oppose the Google Books settlement," said John Simpson, a consumer advocate with Consumer Watchdog. "It's a clear recognition by the judge that there are problems with the proposed deal. The extension also gives the Justice Department more time to consider the antitrust issues that we and others have raised and discussed with them."
Continue reading...U.S. Senate Records Reveal Google Inc. Lobbying Campaign On Personal Medical Records Law Despite Internet Giant’s Denials
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Washington, DC -- First quarter federal reports show Google lobbied on the electronic medical records provisions of the federal economic stimulus act, contradicting the Internet giant’s earlier claims that Consumer Watchdog’s report of its effort was “100 percent false.”
Continue reading...Google seeks delay in book settlement
Monday, April 27, 2009
Faced with mounting criticism of the proposed Google Books settlement, the Internet giant has asked the court to extend the time for authors, publishers...
Continue reading...Google, Others Ask For Delay In Book Search Settlement
Monday, April 27, 2009
With opponents to the ambitious Google Book Search settlement continuing to emerge, Google as well as authors and publishers have asked for a two-month delay in the search case. Earlier this month, advocacy group Consumer Watchdog also criticized the settlement on the grounds that it would give Google "an effective monopoly over digitized books" and asked the Department of Justice to intervene.
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Monday, May 4, 2009
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