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Monday Morning JetLawg

On February 7, 2010 By

In the news . . .

Google and NSA team up to fight cyberattacks.

Scientists discover energy teleportation.

Seventh Circuit upholds prison ban on Dungeons & Dragons against First and Fourteenth Amendment challenge.

Australian copyright holders lose ability to compel ISP assistance. Meanwhile, new Aussie […]

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Monday Morning JetLawg

On November 2, 2009 By

In the news . . .

High school students and ACLU sue Indiana school district after officials suspend students for Myspace photos.

Tracking devices on new cars continuing to raise privacy concerns.

Study: Those who download the most music illegally also buy the most.

Court […]

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Craigslist Prostitution Heyday is Over…Maybe

On May 17, 2009 By

Earlier this week, Craigslist announced plans to eliminate its erotic services category, creating a new “adult services” category in its place. This announcement came just a month after the killing of a masseuse who advertised on Craigslist.

Craigslist plans to pre-screen the ads that are posted to its new adult services […]

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Craigslist: Free Speech or Digital Pimp?

On March 9, 2009 By

Craigslist is once again in the news for enabling illegal activity. Above the Law, known for terrifying the legal community with the latest layoff numbers, recently reported on a “law student” who published a Craigslist ad of questionable legality with even more questionable “legal disclaimers.” Additionally, Cook […]

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Competition Between eBay and Craigslist Leads to Litigation

On June 26, 2008 By

In April 2008, the internet auction site eBay filed a stockholder lawsuit against Craigslist, the online classified site. The complaint alleges that Craigslist directors and controlling shareholders, Craig Newmark and James Buckmaster, breached their fiduciary duties by unfairly entering into self-dealing […]

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