Lessig is more
Stanford law professor Lawrence Lessig recently argued the case of Eldred v. Ashcroft before the Supreme Court. This is the "Free the mouse" case -- the argument against letting Congress continue to extend the term of copyright each time (to cite one example) Mickey Mouse is on the verge of entering the public domain. The case has been covered widely and deeply, but I found Lessig's notes on his blog, posted after the oral arguments, fascinating and well worth reading for anyone interested, not only in the substance of the case, but in the process of Supreme Court jurisprudence. [Scott Rosenberg's Links & Comment]
How interesting to read the legal background to this case, as opposed to the emotional arguments we all support so readily.
Once again, one marvels at the power and scope of the Internet, and the weblogging part of it - fancy being able to read the almost conversational remarks of an advocate, including very personal hopes and fears, within days of his arguing before the Supreme Court.
Lessig is also profiled in this week's Economist, with more background.
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