US judge rejects Google’s settlement with publishers - The Boston Globe

Back to the drawing board

US Circuit Judge Denny Chin said the creation of a universal library would “simply go too far,’’ and he was troubled by differences between Google’s views and those of everyone affected by the settlement. Still, he left the door open for a deal, noting that many objectors would drop their complaints if Google Inc., the Internet search leader, lets book owners choose to join the library, rather than force them to opt out.

US judge rejects Google’s settlement with publishers - The Boston Globe