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Labeling as an answer to DRM?

Indicare has an interesting article> written by Natali Helberger about the advantages and limitations of labeling requirements as an answer to DRM. Such labe…

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iPod Killer?

Sony Ericsson introduces a new walkman, which includes a camera, a phone, an MP3 (and AAC format) music player, and a game machine.  All in a pretty nice looki…

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Justice O'Connor the Internationalist

In Roper v. Simmons, Justice O'Connor, even while agreeing with Justice Scalia on the outcome, chides him for refusing to review foreign views of the subjec…

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Justice Stevens Takes on Originalism

In Roper v. Simmons, today's 5-4 decision outlawing the juvenile death penalty, Justice Stevens begins his concurrence with a direct hit at Justice Scalia (…

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Justice Kennedy the Internationalist

Justice Kennedy's opinion today in Roper v. Simmons, declaring the juvenile death penalty unconstitutional, draws inspiration from foreign precedents.  It r…

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Bono for World Bank President?

The LA Times proposes U2 lead singer Bono for the presidency of the World Bank. Don't be fooled by the wraparound sunglasses and the excess hipness. Bono i…

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Indian Nominee for Oscar

An Indian film called "Little Terrorist" has been nominated for best short film.  Here's the hook: Jamal is 10 years old, Pakistani, and a cricke…

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FTC's Patent Reform "Town Meeting"

I attended the FTC's Patent "town meeting" in San Jose on March 18 (complete set of slides from the meetings are available to download here). Thi…