A book launch at the MIT Media Lab on February 2, 2012 By Elettra Bietti – Edited by Andrew Segna On the sixth floor of the MIT Media Lab, Rebecca MacKinnon started the presentation of her new book Consent of the Networked: The World Struggle for Internet Freedom by warning us about the threats around the Internet’s future. Are we going toward democracy or toward its opposite? How do we make sure that the Internet evolves in a democratic way? The Internet, ... Read More...
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David Hosp and Ed Weiss offer their perspectives on the Cablevision case By Paul Cathcart – Edited by Ryan Ward On Thursday, November 4th, JOLT and the Cyberlaw Clinic at the Berkman Center for Internet and Society hosted a talk by David Hosp and Ed Weiss, two attorneys who worked on opposite sides of the “Cablevision” case, Cartoon Network v. CSC Holdings, 536 F.3d 121 (2008). In that case, the Second Circuit held that Cablevision’s “Remote Storage” Digital Video Recorder ... Read More...
Panel Criticizes Bilski Machine-or-Transformation Test By Kathryn Freund – Edited by Ryan Ward Editorial Policy On Thursday, April 1st, JOLT hosted a panel discussion at Harvard Law School on the impact of In Re Bilski, a 2008 en banc decision by the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit holding that the machine-or-transformation test is the proper method for determining patent-eligible subject matter. Digest previously covered the Bilski decision here. The case was appealed to the Supreme Court, which heard oral ... Read More...
The JOLT Digest is proud to introduce our newest feature, Digest Reporter! In addition to our coverage and commentary on the latest law and technology news, the Digest will now periodically report on important technology-related events at Harvard Law School and other events that may be of interest to the law and technology community. These pieces are written entirely by members of our staff, on topics and events they choose to cover. While the Digest provides hosting for Digest Reporter, the opinions expressed ... Read More...
