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Google Books Settlement 'Violates Treaties,' Says Open Book Alliance

First Posted: 05/11/10 11:16 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 05:25 PM ET

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A $125 million settlement that would allow Google Inc. to create the world's biggest digital-book library breaks international laws and treaties, according to a memo written by an opponent of the deal.

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A $125 million settlement that would allow Google Inc. to create the world's biggest digital-book library breaks international laws and treaties, according to a memo written by an opponent of the deal...
A $125 million settlement that would allow Google Inc. to create the world's biggest digital-book library breaks international laws and treaties, according to a memo written by an opponent of the deal...
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