★ Pamela Samuelson on codifying the Google Books settlement

On the podcast this week, Pamela Samuelson, the Richard M. Sherman Distinguished Professor of Law at Berkeley Law School, discusses her new article in the Columbia Journal of Law & the Arts entitled, Legislative Alternatives to the Google Book Settlement.  Samuelson discusses the settlement, which was ultimately rejected, and highlights what she deems to be positive aspects. One aspect includes making out-of-print works available to a broad audience while keeping transaction costs low. Samuelson suggests encompassing these aspects into legislative reform. The goal of such reform would strike a balance that benefits rights holders, as well as the general public, while generating competition through implementation of a licensing scheme.

Related Links


Legislative Alternatives to the Google Book Settlement , by Samuelson
"Judge Rejects Google Books Settlement," Wall Street Journal
"Explaining the Google Books Case Saga," Time Techland

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