Google Books Settlement Update: Deadlines

We are forwarding here updated correspondence from the Google Book Search Settlement Administrator regarding the settlement (Please click here to download the pdf of the supplemental notice). On November 19, 2009, the Court preliminarily approved the Amended Settlement Agreement. Please note the following dates: January 28, 2010 –the deadline to: Opt out of the Google Book Settlement: If you have already opted out of the Original Settlement, and wish to remain opted out, you need not – and should not – opt out again. If you wish to opt out, your Opt Out Form must be submitted online or postmarked on or before January 28, 2010. Opt back in to the Google Book Settlement: If you opted out of the Original Settlement and wish to opt back in, your Opt Back In Form must be submitted online or postmarked on or before January 28, 2010. File an objection to the Amended Settlement: If you wish to object to the provisions amending the Original Settlement, your objection must be postmarked on or before January 28, 2010. You need not and should not refile your objection to the Original Settlement, which will be considered as previously filed. You may, however, withdraw your objection at any time prior to the date of the Fairness Hearing. February 4, 2010 File notice of intent to appear at the Fairness Hearing: If you wish to appear in person at the Fairness Hearing on February 18, 2010, your notice of intent must be postmarked on or before February 4, 2010. February 18, 2010 Fairness Hearing:  10:00 am in Courtroom 11A, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, Daniel Patrick...