Program on Law and Technology at Columbia Law School

Computer Programming and the Law: A New Research Agenda by Paul Ohm.

Abstract (from SSRN): “This essay proposes a new interdisciplinary research agenda called Computer Programming and the Law. By harnessing the power of computer programming, legal scholars can develop better tools, data, and insights for advancing their research interests. This essay presents the case for this new research agenda, highlights some examples of those who have begun to blaze the trail, and includes code samples to demonstrate the power and potential of developing software for legal scholarship. The code samples in this essay can be run like a piece of software — thanks to a technique known as literate programming — making this the world’s first law review article that is also a working computer program.”

Red Hat CEO praises Obama openness, calls for ODF adoption - Ars Technica.

On April 7, 10:00am, 14th Floor Hearing Room of 250 Broadway - The New York City Council Technology in Government Committee jointly with the Committees on Land Use and Consumer Affairs will conduct an oversight hearing entitled, “Who are you going to call? - New York City Cable Franchisee Customer Service Issues.”

The hearing will examine how customer support performance is tracked and enforced by the city and state, and where customers should go to report problems with their cable service. We are expecting testimony from the New York City Department of Information Technologies and Telecommunications, the City’s cable companies, advocacy groups and consumers.

If you are interested in testifying or attending, please contact:
Kunal Malhotra
Director of Legislation & Budget
Office of Council Member Gale A. Brewer
Kunal.Malhotra@council.nyc.gov
Office: (212) 788-6975

Harvard P2P lawyer: file-swapping is fair use—no, really - Ars Technica.

Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software movement, will speak today at Cardozo Law School on “Copyright vs. Community.”  This event is open to the public.

Copyright vs. Community - Free Software Foundation.

MIT to make all faculty publications open access - Ars Technica.

New bill calls for inventory of US spectrum - Ars Technica.

Feds Want Your Help With Broadband Policy | Epicenter from Wired.com.

The Knight Foundation is sponsoring Sunshine Week, a campaign to encourage open government and free public information.

DTV coupons flowing as number of unprepared households drops - Ars Technica.