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Experts Say Congress Is Unprepared For A Cyberattack

Experts Say Congress Is Unprepared For A Cyberattack

By Zach Walton February 21, 2013 | 1 Comment

President Obama introduced an executive order last week that intended to help protect the nation’s infrastructure from cyber attacks. It’s similar to CISPA in that it increases information sharing between government and private corporations, but thankfully lacks the privacy infringing …

What Will the JOBS Act Do for Startups? What Will the JOBS Act Do for Startups?
By · April 12, 2012

Last week, President Obama signed into law the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, more commonly known as the JOBS Act. The White House administration is hoping that small businesses and startups will drive recovery and create new jobs.

Technology
Stock Act: Obama Signs To Bar Insider Trading Stock Act: Obama Signs To Bar Insider Trading
By · April 5, 2012

“It’s the notion that the powerful shouldn’t get to create one set of rules for themselves and another set of rules for everybody else,” Obama said on Wednesday. He was referencing a bill introduced this week into legislation that will …

Life
What Will the FTC's Privacy Framework Do? What Will the FTC's Privacy Framework Do?
By · April 4, 2012

When the Federal Trade Commission released its final report on privacy last week, it made several recommendations for the future of privacy. Thus far, it has received both praise and criticism for the framework it laid out.

Business
Is Cyber Warfare Imminent, Or Is the Hype Overblown? Is Cyber Warfare Imminent, Or Is the Hype Overblown?
By · April 3, 2012 · 39 Comments

Is cybersecurity one of your top concerns? Whatever your opinion might be, the government has taken a particularly strong interest in it lately, as security breaches appear to be on the rise. In recent years, the U.S. has seen corporations …

Technology
Google's Driverless Cars Inspire CA Legislation Google's Driverless Cars Inspire CA Legislation
By · March 2, 2012 · 1 Comment

Last summer, Nevada legalized autonomous cars, clearing the way for Google’s driverless cars program. Earlier this month, news came out that the state is developing some regulations for such cars, including new licensing procedures. California Senator Alex Padilla announced new …

Technology
Is Obama's Privacy Plan Too Similar to Europe's? Is Obama's Privacy Plan Too Similar to Europe's?
By · February 28, 2012 · 52 Comments

The ongoing debate over online privacy is in the spotlight once again. However, this time, it’s the White House that’s at the center of the controversy. Last week, the Obama Administration announced a privacy plan that would give consumers more …

Life
Noteworthy Videos
Who Controls Your Facebook Account When You Die? Who Controls Your Facebook Account When You Die?
By · February 21, 2012 · 1 Comment

If you are the executor of someone’s will in the state of Nebraska, you might have some extra responsibilities given to you in the near future. State Senator John Wightman is the sponsor of a bill that would give the …

Social Media
Interview: Open Spectrum Auctions Are Best Option Interview: Open Spectrum Auctions Are Best Option
By · February 10, 2012

The war in Washington over wireless spectrum is really beginning to heat up as policymakers and the FCC aren’t seeing eye to eye. The issue is commonly referred to as the “spectrum crunch” since wireless networks are quickly becoming overloaded.

Life
In The Newsletter
Cybercrime Bill Would Allow U.S. To Police World Cybercrime Bill Would Allow U.S. To Police World
By · February 9, 2012 · 1

The U.S. is trying to dabble in policing the Internet again, but in a vastly different way. Meet S.1469 or the International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act. The bill was introduced recently into the Senate by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of …

President Obama Doesn’t Support SOPA, But Signs ACTA? President Obama Doesn’t Support SOPA, But Signs ACTA?
By · January 25, 2012 · 69

Move over SOPA, tell ACTA the news? Or is this more of a case of “move over SOPA, it’s ACTA time?” Or does, “Stop! ACTA time!” work? For me, it’s “just when you thought it was safe to go back …

Online Poker Community Speaks Out Via Social Media, Hopes Lawmakers Will Hear Online Poker Community Speaks Out Via Social Media, Hopes Lawmakers Will Hear
By · December 26, 2011 · 1

It’s an interesting time for the poker industry in the U.S. as multiple laws have been introduced to Congress regarding the legalization of the online game. The poker community has been pushing for such legislation for years and is optimistic that some type of action will happen soon.

Facebook Privacy Questioned By European Commission – Facebook Reacts Facebook Privacy Questioned By European Commission – Facebook Reacts
By · December 1, 2011 · 1

It appears that the European Commission is preparing to crack down on Facebook. According to a report from the Telegraph earlier this week, the EC is planning to introduce a new directive that would actually ban targeted advertising on the site.

What is the Right Solution for Internet Tax? What is the Right Solution for Internet Tax?
By · October 23, 2011 · 60

The Internet sales tax issue has been debated for a number of years, but the issue grew to a new level of intensity after the state of California signed into law a bill that required all online retailing sites to pay taxes on their affiliate advertising. This, of course, sparked a big dispute since many online retailers such as Amazon cut off their affiliate programs in the state.

California’s Amazon Tax Law Forces Affiliate Marketer to Move to Nevada California’s Amazon Tax Law Forces Affiliate Marketer to Move to Nevada
By · August 11, 2011 · 1

After years of operating a successful comparison shopping site in California, Nick Loper recently had to shut down his business and move to another state to start over. Why? Loper was one of the affiliate marketing victims of the online sales tax law that California passed earlier this summer.

Analyst Weighs in on New Online Poker Bill, Expresses Optimism Analyst Weighs in on New Online Poker Bill, Expresses Optimism
By · July 8, 2011 · 10

A new Internet gaming bill was recently introduced to the U.S. House that focuses specifically on poker. The Internet Gambling Prohibition, Poker Consumer Protection, and Strengthening UIGEA Act of 2011, or H.R.2366, would regulate online poker and would create an interstate licensing program for Internet poker websites.

Google Lobbying Plus One: Nevada Legalizes Autonomous Cars Google Lobbying Plus One: Nevada Legalizes Autonomous Cars
By · June 24, 2011 · 4

In case you’re still looking for futuristic flying cars, you may want to rest your gaze on the state of Nevada, thanks to some lobbying by Google. The state of Nevada has just passed legislation allowing the Nevada Department of …

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