Improving Patent Quality by Reducing the Patent Office’s Backlog of Applications
Improving the patent system depends on reducing processing snarls.
Can 911 Find You?
FCC issues final rule increasing 911 operators’ ability to locate wireless 911 callers.
Cybersecurity and the Risks of Law Enforcement Back Doors
Rather than making us safer, so-called security back doors will increase the vulnerability of digital systems.
Technology Companies or Taxi Services in Disguise?
Ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft pose challenges for local regulators.
Can Copyright Law Protect Revenge Porn Victims?
Copyright protection may provide a possible tool in the fight against revenge porn.
Broadband Competition is the Internet’s “North Star”
FCC Chair emphasizes need for increased consumer choice in the years to come.
GAO Recommends Improved Oversight of Information Technology Contracts
Government audit examines six federal agencies’ oversight of IT contractors.
The Costs and Benefits of Data Brokers
Data brokers’ use of big data leads to questions about how best to protect consumers.
Should the FCC Regulate Internet Interconnection?
Regulation is not the answer to interconnection concerns.
Resetting Expectations for New Media
Scholars suggest that easy access to information may not increase meaningful public engagement in policymaking.
Chevron Deference for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Asymmetrical deference to PTO decision-making may promote pro-patent policies.
Gift Cards and the Potential for Money Laundering
The growth of gift cards raises new and unexpected challenges for regulators and law enforcement.