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Real World Economy May Tax the Gaming World

Posted on January 27, 2009
You've probably heard of avatars - online virtual representations of computer users. They provide and buy online goods and services for one another at a price and some think that these economic interactions should be taxed because the transactions aren't just virtual - gamers can sell their online dollars for real life currency in organized exchange forums...

The Hague's First Trial Begins After Much Controversy

Posted on January 27, 2009
Although it?s been open for six years, the International Criminal Court in The Hague began its first trial on Monday. On trial is Thomas Lubanga, a former Congolese warlord. Mr. Lubanga, 48, once the leader of a powerful and violent militia, is accused of war crimes, including commandeering children under the age of 15 and sending them into war to maim and kill...

Bolivians Support New Constitution

Posted on January 27, 2009
On Sunday, Bolivian voters embraced a new constitution that promises greater rights and benefits for the long-suffering Indian majority. The new constitution also grants leftist President Evo Morales, the country?s first Indian president, a chance to remain in office through 2014...

Notable Weekend Stories...

Posted on January 24, 2009
Top Ten of Everything -Time Belarus Children Banned from Travel Abroad -Library of Congress Global Legal Monitor Vote for Your Favorite Weblog -The Weblog Awards

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Who Runs Gov Wiki

Posted on January 23, 2009
The Washington Post launched its new wiki "Who Runs Gov ," a site dedicated to becoming a database of United States government officials. It claims to offer a "unique look of Washington through key players and personalities." The Who Runs Gov makes a couple departures from Wikipedia which also contains profiles of many politicians...

Blagojevich Attempts to Stop Impeachment Trial

Posted on January 23, 2009
Reportedly, Governor Blagojevich and his attorneys may file suit to stop the Illinois Senate impeachment trial. The Governor and his lawyers may make the argument that these rules are unfair and deny fundamental due process. For example, they would like to call Rahm Emanuel who has publicly stated that he never heard Blagojevich say anything inappropriate...

Isle of Man Residents Live In Free Download Heaven

Posted on January 22, 2009
Soon, The Isle of Man residents will obtain a compulsory music license. Every Isle of Man resident will pay a predetermined amount in exchange for being able to download infinitely. Few details are currently available, except that the plan will include unlimited download activity for all 80,000 residents...

Famous Inaugural Quote: Barack Obama

Posted on January 21, 2009
For as much as government can do and must do, it is ultimately the faith and determination of the American people upon which this nation relies. -Barack Obama, 2009

C-SPAN Presents:The President Barack Obama 2009 Inauguration and Address (Full Video via Youtube)

Posted on January 20, 2009

California Pioneers Mandatory Free Language Services In Doctors' Offices

Posted on January 20, 2009
A groundbreaking new law requires California heath plans to offer free language services for members who aren't proficient in English. The services may be provided by phone, video or an on-site interpreter. "We are the first state in the nation to have this kind of law," said Cindy Ehnes, director of the California Department of Managed Health Care...

Notable Morning Stories...

Posted on January 16, 2009
RIAA File Sharing Motions Hearing Will Be Broadcast Online -Wired Blog Perfecting Your Work/Life Balance -Harvard Business School Methane in Mars' Atmosphere Could Indicate Life -CNN

Famous Inaugural Quote: Franklin D. Roosevelt

Posted on January 16, 2009
"Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself." -Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933

Notable Morning Stories...

Posted on January 15, 2009
Eli Lilly May Settle Zyprexa Suit Today -Wall Street Journal Law Blog White House Ordered to Preserve Electronic Messages - Law in the News - Lewis & Clark Law School Chief Justice Roberts reports on the Federal Judiciary -Georgetown Law Library Blog

Neighborhood Inaugural Balls - Using Technology to Include Everyone

Posted on January 15, 2009
Official inaugural balls of the past have required guests to be officially invited and to travel to Washington to celebrate with the new president and his family. This year, one ball will be open to every American. It's called the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball, tickets will be affordable (some will even be free!), and the Obamas will attend the main ball at the Washington Convention Center...

The Inauguration - First "Non-Disaster" Emergency

Posted on January 15, 2009
On Tuesday, Bush declared Obama?s inauguration an emergency. This move will help foster additional federal money to help Washington cope with the huge crowds that are expected to turn out for the ceremony next Tuesday, where Obama will become the nation?s first black president...

Free HBO Broadcast of the Inaugural Opening Ceremony

Posted on January 15, 2009
HBO will be broadcasting the January 18 opening ceremony in Washington to not only subscribers, but everyone with cable or satellite television. (Those without cable or satellite can watch it on hbo.com after the ceremonies.) So far, the concert looks like it's going to be pretty good - Beyonce, U2, Bruce Springsteen, and Garth Brooks will all be there...

Famous Inaugural Quote: John F. Kennedy

Posted on January 15, 2009
"Ask not what your country can do for you - ask what you can do for your country" -John F. Kennedy, 1961

Fastcase Webinar for the State Bar of Wisconsin, January 15th

Posted on January 14, 2009
Attention all State Bar of Wisconsin Members, register today to learn all about your member benefit along with some great how-tos, tips, and tricks from using Fastcase.Click here to register for your webinar at 11 am CST on January 15th, 2009Should you have any questions, contact customer support from 8am- 8pm EST at 866-773-2782 or by emailing us at support@fastcase...

Question Presented: Must a defendant affirmatively accept appointed counsel to be protected by the Sixth Amendment during a custodial interrogation?

Posted on January 14, 2009
Yesterday, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Montejo v. Louisiana , the case about whether a defendant need affirmatively accept the appointment of counsel to qualify for Sixth Amendment protections. The defendant, Jesse Jay Montejo, was found guilty of murder in 2002 after making statements and writing a letter to the victim's wife apologizing for the murder...

Fastcase Webinar for the Tennessee Bar Association, January 13th

Posted on January 12, 2009
Attention all members of the Tennessee Bar Association, register today to learn all about your member benefit along with some great how-tos, tips, and tricks for using Fastcase. Click here to register for your webinar at 12pm CST on January 13th, 2009...

Lawdable Quotes: Oliver Wendell Holmes

Posted on January 10, 2009
"You can hire logic, in the shape of a lawyer, to prove anything that you want to prove." ~Oliver Wendell Holmes

Fastcase Newsbriefs: International Anti-Piracy Task Force Created

Posted on January 10, 2009
Source: BBC Africa

AP: OLEDs Makes for Foldable TV (Youtube Video)

Posted on January 09, 2009
Samsung shows off foldable, transparent OLED prototype displays at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Source: The Associated Press

Fastcase Webinar for NACBA, January 6th

Posted on January 05, 2009
Attention all NACBA members, register today to learn all about your member benefit along with some great how-tos, tips, and tricks for using Fastcase. Click here to register for your webinar at 1pm EST on January 6th, 2009. Should you have any questions, contact customer support from 8am- 8pm at 866-773-2782 or by emailing us at support@fastcase...

C-SPAN Video: Competition on the Internet

Posted on January 05, 2009
The House Judiciary Committee Antitrust and Competition Policy Task Force held a hearing on competition on the Internet in such areas as online advertising, online search, and web platform interoperability. Witnesses testified about business consolidation among search engine operators and providers, charges of price fixing by Internet companies, and the changing business structures of Internet companies...

Russia Eliminates Jury Trials for "Crimes Against The State"

Posted on January 05, 2009
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev signed into law a controversial bill that eliminates jury trials for "crimes against the state." The law eliminates jury trials for a variety of offenses, leaving people accused of treason, revolt, sabotage, espionage or terrorism at the mercy of three judges rather than a panel of peers...

Lawdable Quotes: Abraham Lincoln

Posted on January 02, 2009
If you are resolutely determined to make a lawyer of yourself, the thing is more than half done already. ~Abraham Lincoln

Economy Changes Focus In Family Law Matters

Posted on January 02, 2009
Barbara Whitmore, a Family law attorney, used to focus on her clients getting their fair share of a couple's assets when the marriage dissolved.�However, with the slumping economy, her focus has shifted to helping her clients decide which to file for first: bankruptcy, foreclosure or divorce...

The Importance Of Public Domain Works

Posted on January 02, 2009
In many countries, January 1st marks a new year?s worth of works being welcomed into the public domain. Countries that use the copyright terms specified by the Berne Convention bring works into the public domain on the 1st of January that are more than 50 years after the death of their authors...

Crimes Yield to DNA Samples

Posted on December 31, 2008
Michigan's Governor, Jennifer Granholm, signed a law this week requiring anyone arrested of certain crimes to provide DNA samples; the law covers arrests for murder, criminal sexual conduct, kidnapping, robbery and other crimes. Previous Michigan laws only required DNA samples after arrested persons were convicted of certain felonies...

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