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Daily Archives: February 14, 2005
New Law Librarian Blog Off to A Great Start
Law librarian Abbie Bradfield launched a blog today, AbsTracked, “A blog listing useful theme-related links.” From day one this looks to be a must read. Continue Reading
FTC and Global Consumer Protection Agencies Launch ADR Directory
From the FTC press release today: “The Federal Trade Commission and consumer protection agencies around the world have created a valuable new tool to help consumers resolve cross-border disputes. The International Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Directory contains contact information for dispute resolution service providers that can help consumers resolve problems with foreign sellers, regardless of… Continue Reading
Regulations Forthcoming on Cyberspace Politics?
From Today’s Roll Call (subscription only), Policing Internet Politics? “The Federal Election Commission next month will begin looking at tightening restrictions on political activities in cyberspace, a controversial move that makes some FEC officials uneasy.” Additional information via this UPI article and News.com Continue Reading
User Registration Down the Road for Google?
This AP article, Google Discusses Strategy With Analysts, includes news that the company “is likely to require its users to begin providing personal information to use some of its products and services.” Continue Reading
Reasonable Notice and Search Act
S. 316: A bill to limit authority to delay notice of search warrants (By Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]) Introduced Feb 8, 2005. Related references: “The Reasonable Notice and Search Act revises the Patriot Act authority to delay notice of the execution of search warrants – so-called “sneak and peak” provisions – and requires the Attorney… Continue Reading
Library, Bookseller, and Personal Records Privacy Act
S. 317: A bill to protect privacy by limiting the access of the Government to library, bookseller, and other personal records for foreign intelligence and counterintelligence purposes. Introduced (By Sen. Russell Feingold [D-WI]), Feb 8, 2005. Related reference: Feingold Introduces Bills To Protect Civil Liberties – “The Library, Bookseller and Personal Records Privacy Act will… Continue Reading
