CCC's Authors Guild, AAP, Google Settlement Seminar Series

Previous Sessions:

Lois Wasoff Returns to Discuss What's Next for the Google Settlement
In this session recorded on September 23rd renowned attorney and copyright expert Lois Wasoff returns to help sort out the diverse viewpoints circulating in anticipation of upcoming important events in this historic lawsuit. Lois puts into easy-to-understand terms, the complex issues facing Judge Dennis Chin as he approaches a resolution to this case.
Playtime 55:15
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Andrew Albanese, Features Editor for Publishers Weekly discusses the PW Survey on the Google Book Settlement
In this session Andrew Albanese, Features Editor for Publishers Weekly (PW) shares the results of a recent survey conducted by PW which asked their readers penetrating questions about the Google settlement. Mr. Albanese provides insight into what these results reveal about how the authors, publishers and librarians who participated in the survey feel about the settlement, their understanding of the terms, level of support for the settlement and more.

Playtime 22:46
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Allan Adler, Vice President of the Association of American Publishers (AAP) Speaks About the Settlement with CCC
In this session, recorded on July 15th, we talk with Allan Adler, Vice President for Legal and Governmental Affairs for the AAP. Mr. Adler discusses the benefits the settlement and the creation of the Book Rights Registry could potentially provide to authors and publishers, what is the AAP's reaction to the U.S. Dept. of Justice evaluating the proposed settlement for anti-trust implications and more.

Playtime 21:59
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What's Next for Authors and Publishers? An update from Lois Wasoff, Esq.
Lois Wasoff is back for this session, recorded on June 22nd, to fill you in on the latest developments of the settlement. Key deadlines have been extended and the fairness hearing has been delayed, raising many questions for those who may be affected by the settlement. Ms. Wasoff answers your questions and sorts out what these changes mean to you.

Playtime 44:58
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A Conversation with Michael Healy, Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group and expected Executive Director of the Book Rights Registry
CCC is proud to present an interview recorded on June 17th with the Executive Director of the Book Industry Study Group and expected Executive Director of the Book Rights Registry, Michael Healy. In this interview, Mr. Healy discusses his thoughts on how the settlement benefits readers, researchers, authors and publishers and how it could potentially revolutionize the way the world accesses knowledge.

Playtime 28:44
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What Authors and Publishers Need to Know as May 5th Approaches presented by Lois Wasoff, Esq.
In this session publishing copyright expert and attorney, Lois Wasoff helps publishers, authors and literary agents understand their options when it comes to deciding whether to participate or opt-out in the settlement. The session was recorded on April 14, 2009 and since then important dates have changed. The opt-out date is now September 4, 2009 and the fairness hearing date is now October 7, 2009. Other details about the settlement remain the same.

Playtime 54:14
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