Gail Hochman, president of the group, said that on Tuesday it sent a letter to its members, as well as to the DoJ, "outlining the position of the AAR Board on the settlement, and urging members (and their clients) to write their own feelings about the settlement to the Department."
I am writing to advise you that the AAR Board has unanimously voted to send the attached letter to the U.S. Department of Justice in opposition to the pending settlement with three publishers in connection with the antitrust lawsuit that the Department recently filed against Apple and five publishers. That letter was sent today. The case will continue against Apple and two of the publishers, Penguin and Macmillan, who declined to settle on the proposed terms.
The AAR is also arranging an open forum at which we will discuss the various elements of the suit and the proposed settlement for those who would like to hear more about it and join the discussion. Details to be announced.