More Than Money

As people begin to turn to considerations beyond basic survival and safety in the wake of Katrina, they'll need all kinds of services to help sort out their lives, including legal ones. Thanks to the ABA for recognizing this and posting its Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief page: "Donate your time and expertise to those in need. The ABA is gathering information from individuals who are willing to provide legal assistance to those in need from the events in the Northern Gulf Coast. [...]" Lots of resources there for those who need, or can offer, help of various kinds. Via Fred Faulkner, via Dennis Kennedy.

Busy Fall

I just updated my page on the Speaker's Wiki to include upcoming events:

• September 15: "Digital Property and Digital Piracy — We Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," Disruptions 2005, Palace Hotel, San Francisco


• September 20: "Discovering the New Legal Landscape for Digital Media," U.C. Berkeley


• September 27: "Promoting Copyright Infringement: The 'Grokster' Decision and the Future of Digital Distribution," Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles


• October 28: "Piracy, Grokster and Encryption: The Industry Strikes Back," UCLA School of Law


• November 12: "Thicket In Your Ear: Podcasting And The Law," Portable Media Expo and Podcaster Conference, Ontario Convention Center, Ontario, CA

(Santa: please put me down for throat lozenges.)