"The Maes–Garreau law is the statement that 'most favorable predictions about future technology will fall within the Maes–Garreau point', defined as 'the latest possible date a prediction can come true and still remain in the lifetime of the person making it'.[1] Specifically, it relates to predictions of a technological singularity or other radical future technologies.[1]" -Wikipedia contributors, "Maes–Garreau law," Wikipedia, The … Continue reading Maes-Garreau law
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Exhibit A for Legal Realism: I’m Not in Washington Defense
"'Defendants maintain that because the state constitution defines Washington’s northern boundary in relevant part as the 49th parallel, the State does not have jurisdiction to prosecute them for crimes committed south of the international border between the United States and Canada, but north of the 49th parallel as currently located.'Perhaps not wanting to create 'a … Continue reading Exhibit A for Legal Realism: I’m Not in Washington Defense
Noncompete Clauses are Evil
"Traditionally, noncompete clauses like the one Kenny signed were found in contracts for white-collar executives or other high-profile employees who might have access to company trade secrets or develop personal relationships to clients. Businesses fear employees will leave and take those valuable assets with them to a competitor, so noncompete clauses help protect those companies. … Continue reading Noncompete Clauses are Evil
Which US States Best Protect Privacy Online? – Comparitech
"Laws governing online privacy in the US vary widely from state to state. To find out how each US state ranks from least to most private, we evaluated each and every one of them based on 20 key criteria." —Paul Bischoff. "Which U.S. States Best Protect Online Privacy." comparitech.com. July 20, 2018.
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