Re: Advice from Peter

[Karl Bridges <karl.bridges@uvm.edu>]

My comments were not directed at any individual or organization.  I am
withdrawing from this listserv.  I refuse to have any further comment on
this issue in any forum -- electronic or otherwise -- due to concerns over
personal legal liability.

Karl Bridges
Associate Professor
Information and Instruction Services
100 Bailey Howe Library
University of Vermont
802-656-8132
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Peter Banks wrote:

> This is my last post on this thread. I am tired of being misinterpreted
> as saying that publishers are striving to inhibit discussion among
> librarians. I said no such thing. I merely pointed out (an action I now
> regret), that anyone--publisher or librarian--is at risk, and exposes the
> list serve operator to risk, from discussion pricing and other issues
> that might be construed as restraint to trade. I would suggest that the
> Yale University legal office weigh in on this--perhaps I am unduly
> cautious, but I don't think so.
>
> For a legal analysis, see
> http://www.blankrome.com/publications/Articles/adler_ACCA.asp 
> For model list serve rules from a well-known attorney, see
> http://www.venable.com/publications.cfm?action=view&publication_id=480&publication_type_id=2
>
> Peter Banks
> Acting Vice President for Publications/Publisher
> American Diabetes Association
> Email: pbanks@diabetes.org