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Articles in Channel: Technology
Nanotechnology and the Social Inclusion Workshop
One of the frequent criticisms of government policies regarding nanotechnology, nanoindustry, or nanomaterials, is that the public is not involved in the decision making process or that the public is not informed about the risks, benefits, etc. In December 2008, the Australian Office of...
FCC Opening Door for New LPTV and TV Translator Applications
First-come, first-served filing opportunity for rural facilities begins August 25; Nationwide opportunity slated to start January 25, 2010 Ever want to own your own television station? Your chance is just around the corner, as long as you’re willing to start small with a Low Power...
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EFF has been contacted by the NY ACLU, which is putting together a seminar on tech law in the Albany area. They are seeking speakers well-versed in tech law. This is not a paid speaking gig, but there may be MCLE credit. If interested, please contact Eva Galperin at 416 436 9333×111 or email...
Nevada Supreme Court Rules That Restrictive Employment Agreements Acquired Through Mergers Are Not Subject To Nevada's Strict Assignment Rule
By Robert Milligan and summer associate Andrew Larratt-Smith In a decision that encourages cost efficient corporate mergers in Nevada, the Nevada Supreme Court in HD Supply Facilities Maintenance v. Bymoan, 2009 WL 1635924 (June 11, 2009) recently ruled in an en banc decision that...
Supreme Court Says A Lot by Saying Little
The United States Supreme Court engaged in a flurry of activity as it brought to the 2008-2009 term to a close this week. However, for those interested in communications matters, the biggest effect will likely be from cases in which the Court did not issue an opinion. In two...
Acetaminophen News and Warnings
Rick Kuykendall notes this week's news: The Advisory Committee of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) met June 29 and 30, 2009 to discuss the risks to consumers for liver damage due to overdosing on the drug acetaminophen, one of the most commonly used active ingredients in medicines...
Personal Aside: On the US Flag and Current Events
The year’s most patriotic weekend is upon us. And if you’re like me the prospect of a long weekend is incredibly welcome. So, for your consideration, here’s a more personal post about am American symbol and what we might make of it. This Winter I bought a US Flag, and after many ...
Confronting Your Favorite Canadian
Our firm has several great Canadian partners, counsel and associates. However, our firm’s favorite Canadian is more popular than all those wonderful folks combined. What’s the name of our favorite Canadian? Blackberry. In a few short years, the Blackberry has become a critical ...
Totalitarian Photoshopping: Did Orwell Anticipate YouTube?
Josef Stalin may well be the most under-rated dictator in history. Though most people would point to Hitler and Pol Pot as the most brutal leaders of the 20th century, by sheer numbers, Stalin was the worst. Read the Wikipedia summary of his life and you'll see what I mean: "if famine victims are...
FTC's Red Flag Rule for your online business?
The Red Flags Rule applies to “financial institutions” and “creditors.” The Rule requires you to conduct a periodic risk assessment to determine if you have “covered accounts.” You need to implement a written program only if you have covered accounts....The Red Flags Rule applies to “financial insti...
