Columbia Society for Law, Science and Technology

We’re still here — watch the calendars

Daniel Harris — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:15:01 +0000

Strangely enough for a technology-oriented group, we’ve been having trouble with this website. Keep an eye on the calendars and mailing lists linked on this page and on nycinfolaw.org for the latest information about SLST and information/technology law at Columbia and in the City.

Ray Beckerman on the RIAA

admin — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:17:58 +0000

At noon on November 10th, in room 102, Ray Beckerman (maintainer of the blog The RIAA v. The People) will speak about the Record Industry Association of America’s efforts to curb online file-sharing by suing individual infringers. Mr. Beckerman will address the substantive copyright law, the procedural issues raised by these suits, and the reaction of judges and law enforcement to the RIAA’s campaign.

Reading Group this week

admin — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 23:02:41 +0000

The reading group’s uptown again this week. Sadly, we’ll all have to wait awhile before making that subway trip downtown… unless you do it on your own time.

Anyway Halloween’ pretty soon so the topic will be zombies.

6:30 p.m., JG 701 is the current room, this is tentative. I’ll post if it’s changed

This week’s readings, in priority order:

Clay Shirky, Here Comes Everybody (excerpt):
http://emoglen.law.columbia.edu/twiki/bin/view/CompPrivConst/HereComesEverybody

Naomi Klein, China’s All-Seeing Eye:
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/story/20797485/chinas_allseeing_eye

And this week, a video clue:

Wired Science, World War 2.0 (Estonia segment, 2:45-12:30)
http://www.hulu.com/watch/23324/wired-science-technology-world-war-20

Food will be there. Drinking group likely to follow.

This event sponsored in part by the Student Senate with funds from the
Student Activity Fee.

1L Reps Chosen

admin — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:06:42 +0000

On behalf of the board, I want to welcome our two newest members, our 1L Representatives Elizabeth Broomfield and Susan Kremer. We want to congratulate these two, but for those of you not selected, we still want you to be involved. This was a difficult decision, as there were only two spots, and each applicant has something to offer SLST. We look forward to working with all of you in the coming year.

1L Rep Applications Due 10/3

admin — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:26:22 +0000

The Society for Law, Science, and Technology (SLST) is now accepting applications for 1L Representative positions. All interested students are invited to submit a statement not longer than 300 words expressing interest in the organization and reasons for seeking board membership. These statements may include event suggestions for the club. All applications should be submitted to slst-eboard@columbia.edu by 5 p.m. on Friday, October 3rd.

SLST brings students together to discuss current legal issues involving science, technology and relevant job opportunities. The group isn’t just for former science majors: it’s for anyone interested. We host panels and events focusing on how technology and science affect the legal framework in which we live and vice-versa (e.g. Internet privacy issues). This semester, we are hoping to have events on the following topics: biotechnology patents and healthcare access; civil liberties online; an introduction to the Free Culture movement; and careers in intellectual property and technology law. We also regularly co-host an Information Law reading group with NYU Law students.

1L Representatives are responsible for attending SLST’s Board meetings and helping Board members organize events.

Please note that you do not need to be a board member to participate in any of SLST’s meetings or events. We are always looking for more event ideas and are happy to work with anyone who wants to see an idea through. To become a general member of the club (and join the club’s mailing list), please email kate.vershov@gmail.com.

Our first reading group meeting will be on Wednesday, October 1st at NYU at 6:30pm. One of my previous posts goes more into detail on that.

First Reading Group of the Semester

admin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:31:17 +0000

Our friends downtown at NYU Law will be restarting the transcendent Infolaw Reading (and Drinking) Group this coming Wednesday, 10/1, at 6:30p. A few of us went down to this regularly last year and enjoyed
it tremendously–we’ll also be trying to host some up here this year. It’s not for everyone, but if you enjoy chatting about these sorts of things (instead of, say, Civil Procedure), RGs might be some of the
most interesting law-school-related events you’ll ever go to.

As this one is at NYU, we’ll be taking the subway down. There are plans to leave from the Downtown 1 platform at 116 St at 5:45. Email us if you want in.

NYC Free Culture Events: Wikis Take Manhattan + CC Salon

Daniel Harris — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:46:58 +0000

Coming up soon in the City near you:

Wikis Take Manhattan is a scavenger hunt and free content photography
contest aimed at illustrating Wikipedia and StreetsWiki articles
covering sites and street features in Manhattan and across the five
boroughs of New York City. The event is based on last year’s Wikipedia
Takes Manhattan, and has evolved to include StreetsWiki this year as
well.
The hunt will take place Saturday, September 27th from 1:00pm to
6:30pm, followed by prizes and celebration. You can start from the
Columbia sundial–see site for details:

http://www.livablestreets.com/projects/wikis_take_manhattan/project-home

===

Creative Commons Salon
Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7-10p

http://wiki.creativecommons.org/NYC_Salon

===

These events shamelessly stolen from the SFLC’s James Vasile at
hackervisions.org — a blog worth subscribing to if you’re interested
in this sort of thing.

Reputation in the Internet Age at Fordham

admin — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:44:29 +0000

The Center on Law and Information Policy is excited to present a panel
discussion on reputation in the internet age. The panel will explore
the development and fragility of personal reputation in the online
context including the impact of online reputations in the offline
world. Panelists will consider issues raised by Web sites like
JuicyCampus and AutoAdmit and explore the boundaries between the
protection of reputation and the rights of free speech on the
internet. Panelists will also address the role that the law should
play in this area and how individuals can protect themselves online.

Date: 09.25.08 Thur
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location: Room 430 B&C

(I’m not sure where precisely that is, but I’m sure if you show up at
Fordham a little early someone will be able to direct you there.)

Moderator:

Joel R. Reidenberg, Associate Chief Academic Officer and Associate
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Fordham University
Professor of Law and Director of the Center on Law and Information
Policy, Fordham Law School

Panelists:

David Lat, Editor in Chief, AboveTheLaw.com

David Szuchman, Director of Consumer Affairs, Office of the NJ Attorney General

Diane Zimmerman, Professor of Law, New York University School of Law

This event is free and open to the public. Reception to follow.

Contact: Jamela Debelak
Email: debelak@law.fordham.edu

September Museum Event Canceled

admin — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:18:22 +0000

To all those who RSVPed for the Night at the Museum event on September 26,

We’re sorry to say that the museum has canceled its September event. This means that the
Night at the Museum event as planned can no longer occur. We are, however, still trying to come up with a replacement event involving the museum. We’re sorry we don’t have a replacement yet, but felt it would be best to let everyone know as soon as possible. We will let everyone know if we are able to put together another museum event. Please continue checking this website for updates as well. Again, we apologize for this, but the museum hasn’t given us much choice in the matter.

Sincerely,
The SLST Executive Board

Software Freedom Day

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:06:47 +0000

The Software Freedom Law Center cordially invites you to the 2008 NYC
Software Freedom Day Reception! Industry leaders, lawyers, advocates
and hackers alike will be gathering to commemorate and celebrate the
state of the movement; from the inception of the GNU Project 25 years
ago to the present day, the lives of millions of people all around the
world have been forever changed by software freedom.

More information about Software Freedom Day can be found at
<http://softwarefreedomday.org/about>

When: Saturday, Sept. 20th from 6pm to 9pm.

Where: Limewire is hosting us in their rooftop garden at 377 Broadway,
between White St. and Franklin St. It’s just a few blocks south of
Canal. <http://maps.google.com/maps?q=377+broadway+10013>

Activities will include guest speakers from around the movement, as
well as music and a raffle, with a focus on mixing, meeting, and
greeting. The reception is a rooftop affair, providing ample time and
space to celebrate, meet new people and reconnect with old friends.

RSVP required to: rsvp@softwarefreedom.org
We look forward to seeing you there!