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The World I Live In
The world I live in is a very surreal space. I’m a tenured law professor at a decent university. I make a good salary and people pay for me to travel the globe and pontificate on pretty much whatever I … Continue reading
Inauguration 2013
Thanks to Chief Judge Rader (or “Mick” as we call him) for hosting a fantastic Inauguration Parade viewing party at his chambers! We had a view right down to the President’s viewing stand on Pennsylvania Avenue in front of the … Continue reading
Now this might explain Director Kappos’ comments at CAP . . .
In my last post I speculated idly that perhaps the re-election of President Obama was what emboldened Director Kappos to present a surprisingly pointed and strong defense of software patents at the Center for American Progress. But in a further … Continue reading
USPTO Director Kappos comes out swinging in defense of software patents
Perhaps emboldened by the re-election of President Obama, USPTO Director David Kappos gave a remarkable speech yesterday at the Center for American Progress defending software patents–and the patent system generally. Not mincing words he criticized those who lament that the … Continue reading
Does Law School Really Need to Take Three Years?
NYU Law is the latest school to revamp its 3L curriculum to address the clear problems with traditional legal education: http://www.law.nyu.edu/news/NYU_LAW_ANNOUNCES_STUDY-ABROAD_PROGRAM_CURRICULAR_ENHANCEMENTS_THIRD_YEAR While this is generally good news, the New York Times coverage of the announcement noted that a key premise … Continue reading