Publication Type
February 14, 2008
Patent Reform Or a Software Carve-Out?
The fate of this year's patent reform bill in the Senate is still unclear.
February 7, 2008
Google Feeds the Beast
A House Commerce and Energy Subcommittee chairman has announced that hearings will be held in the spring to examine the “competition and consumer privacy issues raised by mergers of Internet firms.
January 31, 2008
No Tech Talk on the Campaign Trail
It’s surprising the degree to which technology issues have NOT been a part of the presidential race.
January 24, 2008
The Wireless Imaginarium of Michael Copps
In a speech earlier this week, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps outlined his vision for how the wireless phone market ought to work, as opposed to how it works today.
January 17, 2008
Innovation Lost
The “innovation agenda,” a promised commitment to keep America globally competitive, was discussed ad naseum on Capitol Hill a year ago as various politicians tried to prove they were committed to innovation and the future of the country.
January 10, 2008
Who Speaks for Consumers?
Recently, a number of news stories have been complaining about the wireless industry.
December 20, 2007
The Gift of the Legislation
Video franchise reform efforts are sweeping the country.
December 13, 2007
The Future of Health Information Technology
Health information technology (HIT) has become all the rage.
December 6, 2007
Sometimes a “No” Vote Is a “Yes” Vote
Something remarkable happened in the Senate a few days ago: An avowed free-trader voted against the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Peru (which otherwise passed with strong support on a 77-18 vote).
November 29, 2007
Two Fouls on the Play: NFL Offsides, Government Encroachment
Millions of football fans are looking forward to watching the Cowboys take on the Green Bay Packers tonight, with home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs probably at stake.