The Register reports that “Belgium declared last week that it intends to join the ranks of European nations operating a hidden list of blocked websites. The move is controversial, as it would build on existing powers to block websites – but essentially hand jurisdiction over what gets blocked on a [...]
Tech policy aficionados should by now be familiar with efforts to reform the patent system. Issues range from fixing the poor quality of granted patents to instituting post-grant review procedural reforms. What you don't hear much about are efforts to educate judges on patents. Because no matter how much patent [...]
The Washington Post writes that “[e]ven if high-speed Internet service was available to the entire nation, about one-third of Americans not currently using broadband still wouldn't because of the expense, according to a report released yesterday by the Pew Internet & American Life Project. The report was based on two [...]
Over the weekend, a piece of art commissioned by the Czech Republic to mark the start of its six-month presidency of the European Union was installed in the European Council building. However, the piece was not quite what the Czech government had expected. Instead of symbolizing the glory of a [...]
The Wall Street Journal reveals that “[a]s bankruptcy filings ramp up amid the world-wide financial crisis, companies are finding that changes made to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code three years ago have made it more difficult to restructure. But some experts believe relief could be on the way. U.S. lawmakers are [...]