Attorneys told the court that the settlement claims rate had grown to nearly 93%, while the opt-out and objection rates were "minuscule," a strong sign that the deal meets the standard of being "fair, reasonable, and adequate."
Amid surging demand, budget stress, high prices and unwieldy restrictions, librarians say the digital library market is unsustainable and they are looking to a new wave of proposed legislation to support some fundamental reforms.
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