Politicians vs. technology: why Congress loves to hate the 'Net
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Congressional attempts to regulate the Internet have proven unconstitutional, but such regulation remains a goal for many in Congress. Enforcement of existing laws is difficult on the Internet, leading Congress to consider other legislation. Although online pornography is a problem, screening software is widely available, possibly making congressional intervention unnecessary. Child protection legislation has been unable to provide an effective means of thwarting child molesters or access to pornography. The Clinton policy on electronic commerce is more balanced than several of the other bills introduced.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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Revising copyrights and wrongs: new media as copying machines
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Copyright law has not kept pace with such technological innovations as intranets, World Wide Web sites and other electronic databases that enable copyrighted material to be easily copied, disseminated and infringed. Tasini v. The New York Times Co, decided in a New York, NY district court, ruled that publishers have the right to include freelancers' copyrighted material on CD-ROMs and electronic databases. Attorneys are directly affected by these electronic advances. Many corporations and law firms post attorneys' briefs on their intranets, even while copyright ownership issues remain unresolved.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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Oracle of online law: wired world of commerce seeks law professor's Internet intellect
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Temple U. professor Amelia H. Boss has been using her expertise in the area of commercial law to guide lawmakers wrestling with issues concerning electronic commerce over the Internet. Her advice to the Clinton administration in this area has helped shape electronic commerce policy. She is an expert on the Uniform Commercial Code and its applicability to cyberspace. Her background includes work on software licensing questions and similar areas. She will become ABA Business Law Section chair in the year 2000.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1997
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