International Law

"More Than a Feelling" about Less Than Adequate Moral Rights in the USA
Here's why the USA needs moral rights in its copyright law. According to CTV:The chief songwriter and founder of the band Boston has more than a feeling that he's being ripped off by Mike Huckabee...

Most Populous Cities Estimates
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Phoenix is now the nation's fifth most populous city, with an estimated population of 1.5 million. The top three cities remain New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago...

Librarians Say US Surveillance Bills Lack Adequate Oversight (Wash Post)

Law - "Foreclosures Prompt Cities to Make Plea for Aid"
A troubling article today in the NY Times, reported by Ian Urbina, on how the subprime collapse is crippling the budgets of the nation's cities. It is not difficult to envision the impact on Indiana's cities, already in the midst...

Chinese Cities Need Slums
Today in Xinhua: A Chinese scholar from one of China’s most prestigious universities claimed slums should be allowed to exist in China’s big cities to provide shelters for the urban poor...

Luminaries of the Canadian blawgosphere
Thanks to Canadian Lawyer magazine for including me in their list of top 10 law related blogs in their March edition. Read the Luminaries of the Canadian blawgosphere article See page 24 Go to the Canadian Lawyer web site...

Canadian Government
allegedly used Canadian soldier as test subjects for nuclear explosion radiation exposure.

FAA
Signficant Lack of Oversight in Airline Maintenance

19 Washington Cities
Face Traffic Fines Class Action

AT&T
Reaches Preliminary $65 Million Settlement with Missouri Cities

Microsoft Corp.
allegedly failed to provide adequate access and service to Xbox Live and its subscribers.

Golden Gate National Recreation Area
allegedly failed to provide adequate facilities for the disabled.