Peter Suber wrote the most clear, brief and to-the-point explanation of the new law (PDF). Worth reading and bookmarking. Along with the explanation of how it works, Peter also provided this handy table of myths about the new law that some of the dinosaur publishers are trying to push - save it, print it out and have it in your pocket when you go to meetings:
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"....save it, print it out and have it in your pocket when you go to meetings"
High 5 Bora !!