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Texas Ballot Measure SJR No. 43: "The constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law."

State of Texas Ballot Measure SJR No. 43: "The constitutional amendment to authorize online poker gaming regulated under federal law." [By: Sen. Leticia Van de Putte] --- A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional...more

Supreme Court’s Clapper Decision Raises Bar for Standing in Data Security Breach Litigation

On February 26, 2013, the United States Supreme Court in Clapper v. Amnesty International adopted a demanding standard for Article III standing in privacy cases. Although the case addressed issues of Constitutional privacy,...more

Second Circuit Vacates Misbranding Conviction for Pharmaceutical Representative on First Amendment Grounds

In United States v. Caronia, No. 09-5006-cr, slip op. (2d Cir. Dec. 3, 2012), the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit held that "the government cannot prosecute pharmaceutical manufacturers and their representatives...more

Catholic Advocate, American Majority Action and 60 Plus Association Letter re Prohibition on iGaming (Reid-Kyl)

Supporters and opponents lining up as Catholic Advocate, American Majority Action and 60 Plus Association sent this letter, which calls upon Congress to move the Reid-Kyl iGaming prohibition legislation which they say will...more

NCLGS Resolution Supporting States' Rights in Internet Gaming Regulation

[From the NCLGS website -- About Us] The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) is the only organization of state lawmakers that meets on a regular basis to discuss issues in regard to gaming. Members...more

PPA Memorandum to Sen. Jon Kyl: The Constitutionality of Pending Internet Poker Legislation (10/31/2012)

[PPA Memorandum to Sen. Jon Kyl: The Constitutionality of Pending Internet Poker Legislation (10/31/2012) -- Paul D. Clement] ---- "The Poker Players Alliance has now asked me to assess whether a revamped version of...more

#NBCfail: Twitter, the Olympics, Guy Adams & Justin Bieber [Video]

Aug. 1 (Bloomberg Law) -- Trevor Timm from the Electronic Frontier Foundation talks with Bloomberg Law's Lee Pacchia about the recent controversy surrounding the temporary suspension of journalist Guy Adams' twitter account....more

Barton iPoker Bill 2011 - Key Points of Proposed Licensing

Highlights of the Barton iPoker Bill introduced in the US House of Representatives on Friday, June 24, 2011....more

Sex, Violence, Videogames and the Supreme Court

In February 2009, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down California's Violent Video Games Act banning the sale or rental of "violent video games" to minors. While the holding is squarely in line with substantial U.S....more

United States of America v Choicepoint Inc.

Stipulated Final Judgment & Order for Civil Penalties, Permanent Injunction, & Other Equitable Relief (filed concurrenlty with...

In December 2004, EPIC filed a complaint with the FTC against databroker ChoicePoint. EPIC urged the agency to investigate the compilation and sale of personal dossiers by data brokers such as ChoicePoint. EPIC argued that...more

United States of America v Choicepoint Inc.

Complaint for Civil Penalties, Permanent Injunction, and Other Equitable Relief

In December 2004, EPIC filed a complaint with the FTC against databroker ChoicePoint. EPIC urged the agency to investigate the compilation and sale of personal dossiers by data brokers such as ChoicePoint. EPIC argued that...more

Electronic Privacy Information Center request to FTC re: Choicepoint

Supplement to Request for investigation into data broker products for compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act

In December 2004, EPIC filed a complaint with the FTC against databroker ChoicePoint. EPIC urged the agency to investigate the compilation and sale of personal dossiers by data brokers such as ChoicePoint. EPIC argued that...more

Electronic Privacy Information Center request to FTC re: Choicepoint

Request for investigation into data broker products for compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

In December 2004, EPIC filed a complaint with the FTC against databroker ChoicePoint. EPIC urged the agency to investigate the compilation and sale of personal dossiers by data brokers such as ChoicePoint. EPIC argued that...more