Elinor Mills of CNET.com has conducted an interesting interview with the famous hacker, Kevin Mitnick. Beginning at 12-years of age, Mitnick primarily used social engineering to manipulate and gain unauthorized access to telecommunications networks; for example,…
I watched The People vs. Larry Flynt for the first time yesterday. Definitely, 4 out of 5. Look for scenes at trials and in the US Supreme Court. The film raises interesting points about evidence…
No, he hasn’t been charged with anything. But here’s a trailer for his upcoming new movie, which focuses on the bailout.
A panel of judges and lawyers has raised concerns about lax dress codes for women lawyers at a meeting of the 7th Circuit Bar Association in Indiannapolis. The panel criticized some female lawyers for wearing…
In January 2008, I began investing in the stock market. I was asked to by my good friend – and fellow LawIsCool contributor – Lawrence Gridin, and I just couldn’t say no. Except for ECON101…
As the prevalence of internet-capable smartphones increases, so too does the rate of mistrials. According to The New York Times, The use of BlackBerrys and iPhones by jurors gathering and sending out information about cases…
Last night the United Nations played host to a delegation from many lightyears away. Cast members and producers of the sci fi program Battlestar Galactica — and one host of The View — attended a…
First posted on Commercial Law International onFeb 26, 2009. On May 19, 2008 a British Colombian woman had a near fatal allergic reaction after she ate a Starbucks Peach Parfait. Knowing of her nut allergy…
Later this month the double-disc DVD movie rendition of the Twilight book series will go on sale in Canada, sure to have fans swarming local retailers. Chapters/Indigo is even hosting a special movie night, featuring…
The BBC recently reported on a criminal case in India against a couple who were arrested for kissing. This kind of story isn’t all that surprising anymore thanks to the modern media, which has reported…
Law schools on both sides of the border are graduating more lawyers than ever before. What effect will the influx of lawyers have on the profession and on the litigation culture in the United States…
A marijuana decriminalization law goes into effect today in the state of Massachusetts. The law, approved by voters in a November referendum, makes possession of one ounce or less of marijuana legal, though subject to a $100…
