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Steven D. Imparl

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    Test for proper access to site

    Posted By Steve on March 4, 2010

    Test of posting capabilities

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    U.S.: Clinton Criticises China over Internet Censorship

    Posted By Steve on January 22, 2010

    U.S.: Clinton Criticises China over Internet Censorship : Global
    editors

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    IFPI claims that music piracy is right up there with climate change

    Posted By Steve on January 22, 2010

    IFPI claims that music piracy is right up there with climate change … - Crunchgear.com

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    Schools take on cyberbullying

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    Schools take on cyberbullying - Hillsboro Star-Journal

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    State of the Union Address to Be Streamed Live on White House iPhone App

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    State of the Union Address to Be Streamed Live on White House iPhone App
    Samuel Axon

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    INTERNET LAW - Offshore Tax Strategies

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    The ruins of Chichén Itzá, Mexico.

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    INTERNET LAW - Offshore Tax Strategies - IBLS INTERNET LAW (subscription)

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    INTERNET LAW - Taxation of Electronic Transactions in Connecticut

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

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    INTERNET LAW - Taxation of Electronic Transactions in Connecticut - IBLS INTERNET LAW (subscription)

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    Assembly Passes Ban on Texting while Driving

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    Eau Claire, Wisconsin

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    Assembly Passes Ban on Texting while Driving
    Bonnie Shucha

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    Law and ICT: Lawyering through Facebook

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

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    Law and ICT: Lawyering through Facebook
    Darwin S. Ocampo

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    Morality in Media Gives GoDaddy a Boost

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    Created by Jason R Remy (Jayron32)

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    Morality in Media Gives GoDaddy a Boost
    Andrew Allemann
    Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:33:27 GMT

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    Why Project Management Certifications Matter

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

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    Why Project Management Certifications Matter
    Bob Krantz

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    Social Media and Law Blogs 101

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    Social Media and Law Blogs 101
    By Stephen M. Nipper

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    Google, Facebook, and the China Syndrome

    Posted By Steve on January 20, 2010

    Google Analytics: SML Pro Blog Traffic Sources...

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    Google, Facebook, and the China Syndrome
    Robert X. Cringely

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    Court: Mass. Law on Wine Shipping Unconstitutional

    Posted By Steve on January 15, 2010

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    Court: Mass. Law on Wine Shipping Unconstitutional

    http://abcnews.go.com/Business/wireStory?id=9570960

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    High court bans TV, YouTube for same-sex trial - San Francisco Chronicle

    Posted By Steve on January 13, 2010

    High court bans TV, YouTube for same-sex trial - San Francisco Chronicle

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    French Retailers Revolt Against E-book Hegemony

    Posted By Steve on January 13, 2010

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    French Retailers Revolt Against E-book Hegemony
    Devin Coldewey

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    Explosive Fight over Meth Lab Cleanup (and other Fun UDRPs)

    Posted By Steve on January 13, 2010

    Explosive Fight over Meth Lab Cleanup (and other Fun UDRPs)
    Andrew Allemann

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    Free Trial Offers and the Federal Trade Commission

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Free Trial Offers and the Federal Trade Commission
    Michael E. Young, Esquire

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    A real debate about privacy and security

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    A real debate about privacy and security
    David T. S. Fraser

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    Internet pirates find ‘bulletproof’ havens for illegal file sharing

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/jan/05/internet-piracy-bulletproof

    (Hat tip to Forensic Focus: http://www.forensicfocus.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1331&mode=&order=0&thold=0 )

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    ICANN 2009 Annual Report Published

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    ICANN 2009 Annual Report Published
    Mikhail Doroshevich

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    Encryption and the Execution of Computer Search Warrants

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Encryption and the Execution of Computer Search Warrants
    Susan Brenner

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    Wisconsin’s Electronics Recycling Law Now in Effect

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

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    Wisconsin’s Electronics Recycling Law Now in Effect
    Bonnie Shucha

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    Spanish OKs Internet anti-piracy plan

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Spanish OKs Internet anti-piracy plan

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    France to start chasing illegal downloaders

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

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    France to start chasing illegal downloaders

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    Italy’s Supreme Court Rules That ISPs Should Block The Pirate Bay

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Italy’s Supreme Court Rules That ISPs Should Block The Pirate Bay

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    Microsoft Patents DRM’d Torrents

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Microsoft Patents DRM’d Torrents
    CmdrTaco

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    France considering “Google tax” to support dying media

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    France considering "Google tax" to support dying media
    jacqui@arstechnica.com (Jacqui Cheng)

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    Court Finds $834,285 to Process ESI Extravagant and Not Credible and Issues Sanctions

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Court Finds $834,285 to Process ESI Extravagant and Not Credible and Issues Sanctions
    Michael Arkfeld

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    Distracted driving from Ford Motor Co

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Distracted driving from Ford Motor Co
    Shaunna Mireau

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    Is the YouTube Case Finally Ready to Start Moving Again?

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Is the YouTube Case Finally Ready to Start Moving Again?

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    Top 10 Copyright Law Scandals That Rocked the World in 2009

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

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    Top 10 Copyright Law Scandals That Rocked the World in 2009
    C. C. (at Law Vibe)

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    Software Maker Sues China on Piracy

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Software Maker Sues China on Piracy

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    OMLN Partners with Online News Association To Provide Legal Assistance to Independent Journalists

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

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    OMLN Partners with Online News Association To Provide Legal Assistance to Independent Journalists
    Mikhail Doroshevich

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    Order to Shut Down Websites Critical of Apex Technology Group is Dangerous and Wrong

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Order to Shut Down Websites Critical of Apex Technology Group is Dangerous and Wrong
    kurt

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    Internet Censorship in South Korea

    Posted By Steve on January 8, 2010

    Internet Censorship in South Korea
    Mikhail Doroshevich

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    AdGooroo tool identifies brand hijacking

    Posted By Steve on January 7, 2010

    AdGooroo tool identifies brand hijacking

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    Study: Consumers clicking on weight loss email spam

    Posted By Steve on January 7, 2010

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    Study: Consumers clicking on weight loss email spam

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    FCC Wants More Time To Craft Broadband Plan

    Posted By Steve on January 7, 2010

    FCC Wants More Time To Craft Broadband Plan
    samzenpus

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    Apple Seizes 16 Domain Names From A Guy In One Fell Swoop

    Posted By Steve on January 7, 2010

    Apple Seizes 16 Domain Names From A Guy In One Fell Swoop
    MG Siegler

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    Does Dearth of Infosec Pros Pose Risk?

    Posted By Steve on January 7, 2010

    Does Dearth of Infosec Pros Pose Risk?

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    Fighting Internet Censorship in Australia

    Posted By Steve on December 24, 2009

    Fighting Internet Censorship in Australia
    schoen

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    Ruling Gives Guidance on Native Production

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    Common Loon

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    Ruling Gives Guidance on Native Production
    Jeffery Fehrman

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    Obama Cyber Czar Choice Worries About Smartphones, Social Networking

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    Obama Cyber Czar Choice Worries About Smartphones, Social Networking
    Jeffery Fehrman

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    China state-linked microblog service hacked at launch

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    China state-linked microblog service hacked at launch
    Owen Fletcher

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    20% of divorces mention Facebook

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    20% of divorces mention Facebook
    Carrie-ann Skinner

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    A Year Later, Where’s the RIAA’s Promised ISP Help?

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    A Year Later, Where’s the RIAA’s Promised ISP Help?

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    Recently Updated: CRS Report: The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    Recently Updated: CRS Report: The Google Library Project: Is Digitization for Purposes of Online Indexing Fair Use Under Copyright Law?

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    Social Media in the Arab World, Snowball heading to Democracy

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    Social Media in the Arab World, Snowball heading to Democracy
    Ramy Raoof

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    US Patent Office tightens the screws on software patents

    Posted By Steve on December 23, 2009

    Patent Office relief on the Herbert C. Hoover ...

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    US Patent Office tightens the screws on software patents
    leex1008@umn.edu (Timothy B. Lee)

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