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Google Books Settlement: Back to the Drawing Board

SearchEngineWatch.com  Sep 25 09

Yesterday, a federal judge delayed the October 7 hearing for the Google Books Settlement. The ruling was in favor of a motion by Authors Guild and the Association of American Publishers. Google didn't oppose it.

Judge Denny Chin said there wasn't a point in holding the hearing when the parties involved are negotiating to change it. (Click here to read about the original settlement.)

The negotiations come in light of opposition from a wide range of groups. The Department of Justice also raised opposition, primarily in the form of antitrust concerns.

Instead of a hearing on October 7, the authors guild and Google will meet with the judge to determine how to resolve the case, which has been going on for four years, can be solved as quickly as possible. Full story...

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Leftovers: 13 Updates to Read While Your Brackets are Being Busted

SearchEngineWatch.com  12 hours ago

If your NCAA March Madness brackets are as messed up as mine, you'll need a distraction this weekend.

List of Some Social Events During SES NY

SearchEngineWatch.com  13 hours ago

Okay this list is not definitive and anyone not here should add a link to their party/gathering in the comments.

If Google China is Done by April 10, Then Why are They Still Hiring?

SearchEngineWatch.com  15 hours ago

Mixed messages from the search giant.

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For Media Sites, Facebook Referrals are More Likely to Return

SearchEngineWatch.com  15 hours ago

Google News is worse than average for sticky traffic.

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The Most Awesome SES NY Preparatory Guide

SearchEngineWatch.com  less than a day ago

What to know before you go.

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YouTube vs. Viacom: "Rogue Enabler of Content Theft" vs. "Secretly Uploaded" Videos

SearchEngineWatch.com  less than a day ago

As expected, when the legal documents were unsealed today in the YouTube-Viacom lawsuit, the charges and counter charges made for juicy reading.

Yahoo! to Power Mobile Search for Telefonica Espana

SearchEngineWatch.com  less than a day ago

The move expands Yahoo!'s partnership with Telefonica's global presence.

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Bing Maps Gets Worldwide Telescope App [Visual Tour]

SearchEngineWatch.com  less than a day ago

Explore space from your laptop.

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The Rumors of SEO's Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

SearchEngineWatch.com  less than a day ago

Mike McDonald of WebProNews Videos interviewed me recently at OMS 2010, aka SES San Diego, for a story entitled, "The Death (Or Redefinition) Of SEO Discussed.

Zillow Launches Android App

SearchEngineWatch.com  less than a day ago

The real estate search engine expands mobile app access.

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