08/29/2012
by Justin D. Jacobson
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The judicial system moves slowly, but it does move. A judicial conference committee has updated the model set of jury instructions federal judges use to deter jurors from using social media to research or communicate about cases on which they … Continue reading
04/02/2012
by Justin D. Jacobson
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If you thought the future of robot-guided cars, promised by this: was far off, you were mistaken. Because, well, this: It is not hard to imagine a time when these robot-guided cars–even if they aren’t ubiquitous–are at least ordinary, like … Continue reading
01/18/2012
by Justin D. Jacobson
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If you’re reading this, you’ve almost certainly at least heard about SOPA/PIPA. If you haven’t or just want to learn more, Reddit has an excellent primer that’s well worth reading. Today, a lot of people are engaging in a form … Continue reading
08/29/2011
by Justin D. Jacobson
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Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.210(a)(2) says: The lettering in briefs shall be black and in distinct type, double-spaced, with margins no less than 1 inch. Lettering in script or type made in imitation of handwriting shall not be permitted. … Continue reading
Mobile Apps for Law – Does what it says on the label.
08/15/2011
by Justin D. Jacobson
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Or: The End of the Criminal Justice System as We Know It? Here is some cutting-edge bioengineering work being done that involves transgenic goats that produce spidersilk in their milk. The protein in the magical milk is then woven with … Continue reading
08/10/2011
by Justin D. Jacobson
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Today’s xkcd touched on a subject near and dear to my heart: It is 100% true. The problem, of course, is not just that we’ve trained ourselves to use really challenging passwords but that there is no standardization in password … Continue reading
08/05/2011
by Justin D. Jacobson
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I’m at Gen Con, walking the exhibit hall, and checking my work e-mail on my iPad. The future is a wonderful place.