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A Policy Town Meeting of One

Wendy Seltzer is a staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, as well as a fellow at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University. What follows is a partial transcript of her talk at WTF 2004, as well ...READ»

Ocean Tomo Patent Auctions: A New Form of Open Innovation

There's been a fair amount of press in the past few years about the emerging concept of 'open innovation'. Popularized by Henry Chesbrough in the book by the same name, it's based on the concept of insourcing I/P and technologies ...READ»

Universal Sues Grouper and Bolt.com

Vivendi-owned Universal Music Group filed a lawsuit Monday against video-sharing YouTube rival Websites Grouper.com and Bolt.com, accusing the sites of hosting pirated versions of Universal music videos. Universal maintains that ...READ»

Driver Pedestrian Negligence

There are far too many pedestrians hit in crosswalks due to the negligence of drivers.READ»

Copyright Is Alive and Well

Yes, there is indeed such a thing as copyright infringement, meaning people should not be using other people's written works without express permission.READ»

A Plethora of Personal Injury Cases

The death toll in America from car crashes is high, however it is not as high as the death toll from medical mistakes of various kinds.READ»

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Patent Offensive

I find patents fascinating. People aggressively pursue patent protection by suing erstwhile competitors for infringement. Other people collect patents like merit badges, becoming often unsung heroes of innovation. And other people ...READ»

The Time to Update Your Estate Plan Is Now

Gene L. Osofsky, of the law firm Osofsky & Osofsky, asserts that the "when" to update your estate plan is now – especially if you're a procrastinator.READ»

Just Call Me Daddy

Most people figure a paternity test is when a man wants to know if a child is really his.READ»

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Free Speech and Censorship in Online Communities

Is free speech an absolute right in online communities? Yes, but community owners have the right to establish and enforce codes of conduct.READ»

CNN/YouTube Debate: Mary and Jen Want To Get Hitched

Kucinich: Uh, duh. Cites constitution, gets applause from the crowd. Dodd: How would I want my daughters treated? Compassion for all; civil unions, not marriage. (He has daughters five and two? The mind reels.) Richardson: I ...READ»

Are Your Premises Safe?

If you have dangerous or hazardous conditions on your property, it would be wise to know the ins and outs of premises liability before someone injures themselves.READ»

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Basic Instincts: Copying What Works vs. Protecting Your Turf

If you couldn't get enough of the recent patent-infringement thriller RIM vs. NPT, you'll definitely want to follow the latest nail-biter: Netflix vs. Blockbuster. Netflix is suing Blockbuster for violating its patents regarding ...READ»

The Family Law Expert Does Soup to Nuts

Many attorneys are seeing more divorce clients than ever before, whether the divorce is filed in the face of a tough economy is another question. Meet the all-purpose family law expert.READ»

Today’s Definition of Intellectual Property Rights

When you think about intellectual property, “think” is the most descriptive term that suits what it means.READ»

Want to Know My Secrets? Non-Disclosure Agreements

Non disclosure agreements are essential to keep the lid on confidential information you don’t want shared with others.READ»

Claim It, It's Your Right

Many people choose not to pursue an accident claim.READ»

Malpractice Versus Negligence

Malpractice means so many different things to different people, that the term when used in a legal setting really needs to be expanded upon for the sake of clarity.READ»

Claim It, It's Your Right

Many people choose not to pursue an accident claim.READ»

Patient Be Thine Own Doctor

The Institute of Medicine in the U.S. estimates that close to 100,000 die in hospitals every year thanks to medical errors.READ»

Wrongful Death Has Limitations

Some people just want to settle a wrongful death claim directly with the insurance company, because they will make sure there is a good settlement.READ»

Maintenance and Child Support Modifications Increasing

It's not too surprising to find out that with the economy the way it is these days, there has been a sharp increase in requests for changes to support and alimony agreements.READ»

Out Like a Light

Going into the hospital for surgery, while common, may be fraught with the potential for anesthesia malpractice, a matter that needs to be discussed with a skilled Las Vegas personal injury lawyer.READ»

Building Your Company's Intellectual Capital Pool

As described in a previous posting today, researchers categorize Intellectual Capital (IC) as human (brilliant individuals), social (collaborating groups), and organizational (patents and databases). If your company is interested in ...READ»

Divorce on Hold

It makes a lot of sense that divorces these days are not happening with the same degree of regularly they have in the past. This is due to the poor economy.READ»