Judge Denise Cote has agreed for now that pending settlements with state attorneys general across the country with Harper Collins and Hachette Book Group might alleviate them from class action suits. The judge issued a stay, until July 11, freeing those two publishers from any depositions and discovery by the class action attorneys. The companies are said to be aiming towards settlements with all 50 states, and have argued that such a broad settlement could effectively cover all potential claimants who are part of the class.
