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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Filed Today: OPINION: In the end, I conclude that the ASA is
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>not fair, adequate, and reasonable</span></b>.
As the </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>United States</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> and other objectors have noted, many
of the concerns raised in the objections would be ameliorated if the ASA were
converted from an "opt-out" settlement to an "opt-in"
settlement. I urge the parties to consider revising the ASA accordingly. The
motion for final approval of the ASA is denied, without prejudice to renewal in
the event the parties negotiate a revised settlement agreement. The motion for
an award of attorneys' fees and costs is denied, without prejudice. The Court
will hold a status conference on </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>4/25/2011</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, at </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>4:30 p.m.</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> in
Courtroom 11A of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse. (Status Conference set
for </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>4/25/2011</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> at </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>04:30 PM</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> in
Courtroom 11A, </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>500 Pearl Street</span></font><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>New York</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>NY</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>10007</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> before
Judge Denny Chin.) (Signed by Judge Denny Chin on </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>3/22/2011</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>) (tro)<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Notice of Electronic Filing<br>
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The following transaction was entered on </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>3/22/2011</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> at </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>2:49 PM </span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>EDT</span></font><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'> and filed
on </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>3/22/2011</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'><br>
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Case Name: The Author’s Guild et al v. Google Inc. <br>
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Case Number: </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>1:05</span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>-cv-08136-DC</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Jill O'Neill</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Director, Planning & Communication</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>NFAIS</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>(v) 215-893-1561</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>(email) jilloneill@nfais.org</span></font></p>
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