Post Tagged with: "net neutrality"

NUPGE Calls for Net Neutrality Consultations

The National Union of Public and General Employees has issued a call to the government to hold open, public consultations on net neutrality.

February 26, 2008 — 1 comment — News

Net Neutrality Picks Up Steam in the U.S.

The WSJ reports on how net neutrality is gaining momentum in the U.S. on the heels of the Comcast traffic shaping and network interference practices.

February 12, 2008 — 3 comments — News

Technology Plays Key Role in Obama Success Story

My weekly law and technology column (Toronto Star version, Vancouver Sun version, Ottawa Citizen version, homepage version) turns to the U.S. Presidential primaries, which is in full swing with millions of Americans ready to vote today in the "Super Tuesday" group of state primaries. The surprise of the campaign thus far has been the emergence of Democratic Senator Barack Obama, who is battling Senator Hillary Clinton for his party’s nomination. Obama has garnered strong support from younger demographics – particularly those aged 18 to 30 – who pundits argue are drawn to his emphasis on change. Somewhat overlooked, however, has been the role that technology has played in Obama’s success. In fact, he has actively courted the youth vote more than any other candidate both by embracing the use of technology as well as by prioritizing technology policy issues.

February 5, 2008 — 8 comments — Columns

Eight Tech Law Issues To Watch in 2008

Predicting the future of Canadian technology law is challenging at the best of times, but with upcoming national elections in the United States and possibly Canada, prognostications for the next twelve months are admittedly likely to be about as accurate as a coin flip. With that caveat in mind, my weekly technology law column (Toronto Star version, homepage version) returns by offering up eight issues to watch in 2008.