[ACC News] Copyright Society seminar: Understanding the Google Book Settlement

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Copyright Society seminar 18 August 2009
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Understanding the Google Book Settlement
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Google’s decision to scan books with or without permission under its 
Library Project was highly controversial and landed it in court in an 
action brought by the Authors Guild, the Association of American 
Publishers and various other copyright owners. The October 2008 
settlement of that case has been equally controversial.

Copyright owners have until 4 September 2009 to decide whether they 
will remain in the Settlement Class, object to the settlement  or 
opt-out. A “fairness hearing” on the settlement is currently scheduled 
for hearing on 7 October 2009, but the settlement has also attracted 
the attention of the US Department of Justice. In this seminar, two 
speakers comment on the case and aspects of the settlement.

Speakers

      * Michael Lijic, International Affairs & Digital Strategy, 
Copyright Agency Limited (CAL)
      * Sally McCausland, Lawyer, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS)

When: 18 August 2009, 6:00 pm presentation, followed by drinks at about 
7:00 pm (registration from 5:30 pm)

Where: Middletons Lawyers, Level 26, 52 Martin Place, Sydney

Cost: $45 (members of CSA); $70 (non-members); $10 (full-time students) 
(prices include GST)
Information about CSA membership is available at 
http://www.copyright.asn.au/membership

How to book
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If you would like to attend:

* book at the Copyright Council's online shop 
http://shop.copyright.org.au/home.php?cat=266

Or

* print a pdf flier from http://www.copyright.asn.au/f09n04.htm
and post or fax to:
Copyright Society
PO Box 1986
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012
fax: (02) 8815 9799

Or

* email your contact and payment details to info at copyright.asn.au



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