It seems like just yesterday that the 2000 election concluded with the US Supreme Court deciding the election because of hanging chads! So given the number of early complaints it seems that the 2008 election may also be decided in the courts….maybe not because of hanging chads, but some electronic
October 2008
Great news! Less Spam! At least for the short-term.
By Peter Vogel on
A recent report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they were successful in getting a preliminary victory by shutting down a huge international spammer is great news since we receive so much spam. As the consumer watch dog for US citizens the FTC has been pursuing claims against spammers…
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Google- Finally Starts to Monetize YouTube and More
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When Google purchased YouTube for $1.65B a few years ago there was in expectation that the site would be a money maker, not just a magnetic for video traffickers. Of course Google did not expect the troubled economy that we live in today nor that Viacom to file a $1B…
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Virtual Law in Virtual Worlds?
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It’s hardly a passing fancy, virtual worlds abound. Second Life boasts virtual property owned by IBM, Dell, and Manpower. Gaming giants Sony and Microsoft have announced virtual gaming communities where avatars will compete but using their specialized equipment rather than just personal computers. Since law is…
IT in Texas Courts
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Since its creation by the Texas Legislature in 1997 I have had the honor and privilege to serve as Chair of the Texas Supreme Court Judicial Committee on Information Technology (JCIT) whose primary focus is to help automate the Texas Court System and put the Internet on the desktop of…