Law Firms Seek to Optimize Website Redesigns
Newer Versions of Firm Web Sites Boldly Go Where Few Lawyers Have Gone Before.
Perspective on Information Architecture
An Introduction to the Thought of S.R. Ranganathan for Information Architects: “The Five Laws of Library Science – The Five Laws are the kernel of all of Ranganathan’s practice. They are: -Books are for use. -Every reader his or her book. -Every book its reader. -Save the time of the reader. -The Library is a …
Manhattan Supreme Court Begins Trial Program With CourtCall
N.Y. Plan Allows Lawyers to Phone In: See CourtCall, telephonic court appearances
UK Issues Report on Death of Dr. David Kelly
Report of the Inquiry into the Circumstances Surrounding the Death of Dr. David Kelly C.M.G, by Lord Hutton, Ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 28th January 2004. (pdf, 337 pages)
States and Internet Enforcement
States and Internet Enforcement, by Joel Reidenberg, Fordham University School of Law, Pub-Law Research Paper No. 41, University of Ottawa Law & Technology Journal, Vol. 1, 2004: “This essay addresses the enforcement of decisions through Internet instruments….[and] maintains that states will increasingly try to use network intermediaries such as payment systems and Internet service providers …
The FCC and Regulating the Internet
FCC Authority to Regulate the Internet: Creating It and Limiting It, by James B. Speta, Northwestern University School of Law, Loyola University Chicago Law Journal, Vol. 35, No. 15, 2004. “This short paper discusses the FCC’s authority, under its so-called ancillary jurisdiction (under Title I of the Communications Act), to address competition problems that may …
Feds’ Cyber Alert System Attracts Public Interest
The National Cyber Security Alert System, a joint venture between the Department of Homeland Security and the private sector launched on January 28, has already received over one million hits from citizens concerned about the escalating threat of worms and viruses. There is also some controversy associated with this new service, as reported yesterday by …
Audit of Maryland E-Voting Machines Reveals Significant Security Flaws
The Maryland Department of Legislative Services hired RABA Technologies to run their recently purchased Diebold touch screen e-voting system through an extensive testing program designed to simulate a range of possible attacks by hackers. The result is a 25 page audit, Trusted Agent Report, Diebold Accu-Vote TS Voting System. The report determined that the e-voting …
Large Gap Persists Between Consumers and Businesses on Privacy Issues
Accenture Study Reveals Wide Chasm Exists Between U.S. Businesses and Consumers Regarding Privacy and Trust Related to Personal Data.
New Report Surveys Privacy Policies of California Banks
The Consumer Federation of California Education Foundation published a Financial Privacy Report Card which “surveys the privacy practices of the 55 largest financial institutions in California.”
Microsoft Will Delay Browser Changes Related to Patent Dispute
An update on the Microsoft-Eolas patent dispute: Microsoft Holds Off on Eolas-Related Changes To Windows and Internet Explorer – “Microsoft Corp. today announced that it will not, for now, implement modifications to its Windows® operating system or Microsoft® Internet Explorer as a result of the Eolas patent lawsuit. Given the present legal status as well …
FTC Seeks Approval for More Regs to Combat Spam
The FTC is seeking public comment on yet another effort to combat spam, as mandated by the CAN-SPAM Act.