Gizmos… Where’s the Map for That? 3 Nov 2009 It appears that at&t doesn't like Verizon's snarky "There's a Map for That" commercials. You know, the ones that somewhat inaccurately equate Apple's "There's an App for That" slogan with…
Law… Federal Hate Crimes Legislation 28 Oct 2009 Earlier today, I mentioned that the FBI (and other federal agencies) doesn't typically investigate "street crimes" like assault. Nonetheless, there's a new federal crime to be aware of today, and…
Gizmos… Google Maps Navigation on Android 2.0 28 Oct 2009 It was only a matter of time, really, before Google Maps became a turn-by-turn mobile application. And now it has. Gizmodo has a good write-up on its features and abilities,…
Law… Murder as Terrorism? Hold up a moment… 28 Oct 2009 It is somewhat axiomatic that the FBI doesn't generally investigate so-called "street crimes" such as assault, rape, murder, and even low-level drug use. This isn't because there aren't federal laws…
Law… Medical Marijuana Update … Update 19 Oct 2009 The United States Department of Justice has issued a press release on the changes to the prosecution of medical marijuana providers. According to Attorney General Holder, "This balanced policy formalizes…
Law… Extradition from Britain–Gary McKinnon? Maybe Not 19 Oct 2009 Those of us who follow international extraditions are quite familiar with the tale of Gary McKinnon. Mr. McKinnon, if you don't know, is the British man charged in 2002 with…
Law… Medical Marijuana Update 19 Oct 2009 Back in March, I mentioned that the Obama Administration had signaled it would reevaluate the Bush-era policies regarding federal prosecutions of medical marijuana dispensaries. According to the AP, new guidance…
Gizmos… No Suit for You! 16 Oct 2009 I mentioned a while ago that ASCAP was suing AT&T over ringtones, saying that royalties were owed every time someone's phone rang. Public performance and all that. Well, in addition…
Law… It’s a Start 16 Oct 2009 According to the St. Louis Dispatch, Illinois Senator Dick Durbin will be introducing legislation to rectify the severe disparity in cocaine base and cocaine powder federal punishment. Currently it takes…
Law… Honest Services Fraud and the SCOTUS 13 Oct 2009 The Supreme Court of the United States has granted Jeff Skillings petition for a writ of certiorari. (Source: Mark Sherman; AP) Jeff Skillings, as you must be aware is the…
