constitution

The Anti-Google Bill And An Apology from LG

by Joshua Auriemma March 10, 2009 News

Preface:  My apologies, but a loyal geeker just pointed out that comments on Legal Geekery have been closed for quite a while.  We’re not sure why this happened, but rest assured that those responsible have been sacked.  Please take advantage of our newly reopened comments. —– How many ways can a proposed bill say “Google” [...]

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Judge Refuses Extension for MBTA Injunction Against MIT Students

by Joshua Auriemma August 20, 2008 Legal

The Tech Law Prof Blog and Ars Technica have been reporting on the MIT students who were enjoined from sharing their research into the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s faulty “Charlie Card” system with hackers at Defcon. Specifically, the students were able to hack their Charlie Cards into reporting incorrect amounts of money. US District Judge [...]

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Think You Have a Right to Digital Privacy When Crossing U.S. Borders?

by Joshua Auriemma January 8, 2008 Legal

Adam Liptak published this article at the New York Times today. I find the topic of digital privacy to be exceptionally interesting. While I don’t particularly have a problem with customs stopping me to look through my luggage, I don’t particularly like the idea of them flipping through my journal. Imagine how ridiculous this conversation [...]

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