An new version of the Google Book Search settlement was expected to be released today. However, as the NY Times reports, those involved have asked for more time. As of today, “Settlement 2.0″ will be released this Friday.

The parties to the Google book settlement, which would legalize the creation of a vast library of digital books, have asked the judge overseeing a revision of the agreement for an extension to this Friday, Nov. 13.

The parties told Judge Denny Chin of the Federal District Court of the Southern District of New York that they would submit a revised settlement for the court’s preliminary approval by Nov. 9.

But on Monday, the parties submitted a letter to the court requesting an extension to Nov. 13. In the letter, the group indicated that it had met with the Justice Department before and after the October status hearing and had met as recently as Friday, Nov. 6.

Source: Media Coder Blog (NY Times)

Source: Open Book Alliance Releases Baseline Requirements for Revised Google Book Settlement Proposal

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