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. My thanks again for being asked to speak, it was fun to prepare.
Author: Kevin A. Thompson
Kevin A. Thompson practices primarily in the area of domestic and international trademarks, copyrights and internet law issues. He is experienced with prosecuting international applications under the Madrid Protocol. Kevin counsels clients in the selection, clearance, and maintenance of trademarks. He advises them with respect to enforcement of rights, and assists in representing them in disputes around the world to protect their valuable intellectual property.
Kevin received his law degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1998 with Honors and Order of the Coif. Kevin received his B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993. He is on the Board of Managers for the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago, having served in the past as the chair of its Internet Law Committee, and is also past chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Computer Law Committee.
Speaking at CBA 10/24 re: Net Neutrality
I’ll be the speaker on October 24th at 12:15 PM at the Chicago Bar Association’s Computer Law Committee. My topic is an objective look at Network Neutrality, looking at the competing proposals still pending before Congress to legislate the Internet one way or the other. I’ll also give a short overview of just how some…
Passionate about Blawg Review #76!
Blawg Review #76 is up at David Maister’s Passion, People and Principles blog. If you’re unfamiliar with David’s work, he’s one of the world’s leading authorities on the management of professional service firms. I’ve especially enjoyed his podcasts on business development, in particular Lessons I’ve Learned. There’s plenty in this week’s installment of Blawg Review…
Cyberweek – September 25 to 29th
The Internet Bar Association and the Center for Information Technology and Dispute Resolution have joined together to sponsor the 2nd Annual Cyberweek. Be sure to check out the programs, discussions, podcasts, and other content available there.
Judge rules NSA’s Internet Wiretapping Unconstitutional
Here’s a case destined to be a Supreme Court case within the year. Today, Judge Anna Diggs Taylor of the Eastern District of Michigan ruled that the NSA’s domestic wiretapping and Internet surveillance program violates the First and Fourth Amendments and the doctrine of separation of powers. An appeal has reportedly already been filed. Stay…
Odds & Ends: Search & Seizure
Today was my first day back at work after two weeks off. My excuse? Parental leave after the birth of my third son. Mother and baby are doing fine. So are his older brothers. I was pleased to see that Blawg Review #70 was posted on Monday by Dave! Gulbransen. I had the pleasure of…
Speaking at the IP Law and the Internet Seminar
I am one of a panel of speakers on July 27, 2006 at an afternoon seminar entitled “IP Law and the Internet” sponsored by the Intellectual Property Law Association of Chicago (“IPLAC”) Internet Law Committee, and Northwestern Law School. The event will be held at Nortwestern University, and will feature a keynote address by the USPTO’s…
Chicago blogger not required to turn over interview notes
Jamie Kalven is a Chicago-based journalist who covers the conditions in Chicago’s housing projects. He blogs at ViewFromTheGround.com. He covered the case of Diane Bond, a woman with a pending civil rights case in Federal Court against five Chicago police officers, some superintendents, an administrator, and the City of Chicago. The defense attorneys issued a…
Article on DMCA Proposed Amendments
Lee Hollaar, writing at IPI.org, has written an article discussing proposed legislation that would amend the copyright act and would effectively gut the anticircumvention section, 1201. Also interesting to read is this article on Techdirt that critiques Hollaar’s article. I was curious, so I researched the bill discussed in the article. According to GovTrack, this…
Curto v. Medical World Communications – Attorney client privilege on recovered documents
Curto v. Medical World Communications, Inc., et al. Decided May 15, 2006, E. District of New York, No. 03 CV 6327 (2006 WL 1318387) Plaintiff, Lara Curto, has an ongoing EEOC complaint against the Defendants. While still employed, she used company-issued laptops in her home office to correspond with her attorneys. She was careful to…