This WEEK in LAW 173

This WEEK in LAW Episode 173

This Week In Law 173: WCIT, WCIT Real Good!

Apple vs Samsung, the thicket that is WCIT, and more.

Panel

• Denise Howell
• Sally Wentworth (@InternetSociety)
  • Internet Society
  • "Sally Wentworth joined the Internet Society in May 2009 as Senior Manager of Public Policy. Sally holds an M.A. in International Political Economy from the Claremont Graduate University (Claremont, California) and a B.A. in Political Science from Westmont College (Santa Barbara, California)."
• Matt Macari (@iMacAZ)
  • The Verge
  • "Matt Macari is a contributor at The Verge. Matt Macari is a writer at The Verge, on issues where technology and law intersect. Matt's a lover of technology, who happens also to be a patent attorney. Matt lives in the Phoenix area with his wife, son and mischievous cat. He is a registered attorney in Arizona, Minnesota, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
• Nilay Patel (@Reckless)
  • The Verge
  • "Nilay Patel is the managing editor at The Verge. Nilay has appeared on CNN, CNN International, NPR, Fox News, MSNBC, Sky News, NHK, G4TV, TWiT, and others. He also co-hosts The Vergecast with fellow editors Joshua Topolsky and Paul Miller. Nilay received an AB in Political Science from the University of Chicago in 2003 and his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 2006."

Topics

• It's Patent Time
  • Apple vs. Samsung: The Complete Guide To A Billion-dollar Trial via The Verge
  • Apple vs. Samsung: Complete Coverage of Tech's Biggest Trial via The Verge
  • Judge Koh on “2001” Evidence: I’m Sorry, Samsung, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That via All Things D
  • Can the U.S. Patent System Be Saved? via Computer World
• Entertainment Law
  • Let the (Social) Olympic Games Begin! via Law.com
  • #twitterfail ethics & economics via Buzz Machine
• Legislation & Policy
  • A Battle for Internet Freedom as UN Meeting Nears via MSN.com
  • Debunking Rumors of an Internet Takeover via The New York Times
  • WCIT Leaks
  • ITU still not transparent enough about WCIT-12, says CDT via Fierce Government IT
  • UN Could Tax US-Based Websites, Leaked Docs Show via CNet
  • Internet Interconnections via Internet Society
• Privacy
  • Google Fiber: everything you need to know via The Verge
  • Google Fiber Is The Most Disruptive Thing The Company's Done Since Gmail via Business Insider
  • http://www.pcworld.com/article/260013/google_fiber_pros_and_cons.html via PC World
• Social Web Law
  • Choosing how you’re seen on YouTube via Official YouTube Blog
  • Surprisingly Good Evidence That Real Name Policies Fail To Improve Comments via TechCrunch

Tip of the Week

Don't Ask, Don't Tell Social Media Passwords - Employer Requests Now Illegal in Illinois

• http://blogs.suntimes.com/backtalk/2012/08/privacy_wins_a_battle_in_illin.html

Resource of the Week

• TED Talk with Malte Spitz: Your Phone Company Is Watching
  • http://www.ted.com/talks/malte_spitz_your_phone_company_is_watching.htm
• On The Verge: Sen. Al Franken & Mary Jo Foley
  • http://www.theverge.com/2012/7/30/3200801/on-the-verge-episode-008-senator-al-franken-mary-jo-foley-chipocrite-article

Sponsors

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