Tag Archives: privacy

An unusual opposition – Please don’t let TV broadcast the Supreme Court

February 13, 2012 – 8:38 am

Some might think that I have taken this position just to confuse people. Jeremy, rabid proponent of free speech, lover of the Supreme Court, obviously would be in favor of a bill requiring that all court cases be televised. I think I suprised people a bit. The bill, Senate bill 1945, proposes amending Chapter 45 [...]

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US v. Jones – Quick Thoughts

January 23, 2012 – 2:03 pm

The Supreme Court just ruled in United States v. Jones that the placement of a GPS tracking device on an individuals automobile without a warrant is a violation of the 4th Amendment.  The New York Times does a good job with an overview of the case here: Justices Say GPS Tracker Violated Privacy Rights. I am [...]

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Social Media in the Workplace

May 25, 2011 – 8:00 am

The advent of the Internet and specifically social media applications (Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare) has brought to the forefront what I am sure is a long tradition of tension between employers and employees when it comes to how much information about your workplace should be shared with the public and who has control over that information. [...]

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