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FROM THE ARCHIVEAmazon Rebuffs A Subpoena

Posted 11/30/07 at 12:35:17 AM by Erin Simon

When a federal prosecutor tries to subpoena the book-purchasing records of thousands of customers, Amazon stands up for its customers' First Amendment Rights

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online, Privacy, law, first amendment, free speech, amazon, amazon.com, subpoena
FROM THE ARCHIVENews in Porn Law

Posted 10/25/07 at 11:09:01 PM by Erin Simon

The Sixth Circuit invalidates a law imposing strict record-keeping requirements on pornographers. Smut peddlers rejoice.

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Internet, porn, lawsuit, law, website, first amendment, speech, pornography
FROM THE ARCHIVEFree as in Speech Week

Posted 09/06/07 at 08:26:59 PM by Erin Simon

The First Amendment makes a cameo appearance in both copyright and national security / surveillance law this week.

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Security, copyright, law, surveillance, first amendment, speech, expansion, eldred, free speech, fbi, nsl, patriot act
FROM THE ARCHIVEViolent Video Games for Kids

Posted 08/09/07 at 11:50:25 PM by Erin Simon

Another law prohibiting the sale of violent games to minors bites the dust. Viva la Grand Theft Auto!

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games, gaming, technology, law, grand theft auto, unconstitutional, first amendment, speech, violence
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