The results of the FCC’s wireless spectrum auction are of particular interest to more than just people in the telecom industry, as it will significantly impact how people access the Internet for years to come. It’s no big surprise that Verizon is the big winner, but I especially enjoyed reading Susan Crawford’s analysis of the [...]
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A blogger dies in Iraq
Here’s a link to the last post, written before his death, that blogger Andrew Olmstead wanted published in the event he died while serving in Iraq. He posted at the site Obsidian Wings as G’Kar, a character from Babylon 5. His choice of that character resonates with me as a fan of the show. The [...]
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So why is it difficult to properly legislate for Cyberspace?
Ryan Blitstein asks this question in a great article at the Mercury News, here is the link. To summarize, the difficulties include legislators who don’t understand the technology, as well as companies that fight good laws because the proposed law hurts their bottom line. Special interests, as usual, appear to have more sway than implementing [...]
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IPLAC High Tech Committee – 11/16/2007
The first of the IPLAC High Tech Committee’s lunchtime discussions will be held on November 16, 2007 at John Marshall Law School from 12-1:30. As the chair, I can say that I am really excited to have this come together. If you can join us, please do! The details on how to register are in [...]
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Quick Links
Here are a few short items of interest I’d like to pass along: 1) Conrad Jacoby has a great article on the electronic discovery of employee-owned computer equipment that was published at llrx. Here is a link. 2) If you’ve not already seen Michael Wesch’s video called Information R/evolution, check it out now. It only [...]
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Video on National Security Letters
The Bill of Rights Defense Committee has put together a 26-minute video entitled “FBI Unbound: How National Security Letters Violate Our Privacy”, which can be viewed online or ordered on DVD.ย It features interviews with Lisa Graves, Bruce Fein, and George Christian, who actually received one of these letters and can talk about it. Hat [...]
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Technology Voter Guide 2006 Released
In preparation for the November 7, 2006 elections, check out the Technology Voter Guide prepared by CNET News.com.ย The link leads to the analysis page, from which you can click on the map to see how your representatives in your state voted on technology issues. Then, you can click on each person’s name to see [...]
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Presentation on Network Neutrality
Here are the slides for my talk on October 24, 2006 to the Chicago Bar Association’s Computer Law Committee on the subject of Network Neutrality.ย My thanks again for being asked to speak, it was fun to prepare.
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Net Neutrality Update
I’ve been following the debate over Net Neutrality rather closely. Since more and more of our economy depends on the Internet for basic functionality, like the reliable functioning of email, VOIP, and telecommuting applications, this debate concerns *everyone.* Higher costs for Internet traffic will be passed along to the economy and end users ultimately. Further, [...]
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Check out SavetheInternet.com!
Word is spreading through the blogosphere about a new coalition that aims to protect Network Neutrality. The group, called Save The Internet, is obtaining support across the political spectrum. Here is the Statement of Principles: We believe that the Internet is a crucial engine for economic growth and democratic discourse. We urge Congress to take [...]
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