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Presidential-election loser files high-court challenge — in Kenya
Kenya's presidential election leads news items including a text-compelled mistrial, a limited clergy-penitent privilege and a high-tech end to gerrymandering.
Texting instructions during deposition lands attorney in trouble
Welcome to Monday, the 58th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy‘s assassination. Here are some news items. — Florida Supreme Court suspends lawyer who texted instructions to client during deposition. […]
Md. high court considers whether child porn includes ‘sexting’
ANNAPOLIS – Attorneys for an embattled youngster and the state clashed before Maryland’s top court Friday over whether the girl, then 16, was “involved” in distributing child pornography in violation […]
Md. high court will weigh if child porn includes ‘sexting’
Maryland’s top court will consider whether a 16-year-old who texted a video of herself engaging in a consensual sexual act with an adult was “involved” in distributing child pornography in violation of state law.
CSA: Child porn includes images sent by the child
A 16-year-old who texted a video of herself engaging in a consensual sexual act with an adult was “involved” in distributing child pornography and not protected by the constitutional right to free speech, Maryland’s second-highest court ruled this week.
Hagerstown woman gets 5 years for texting in fatal crash
HAGERSTOWN — A western Maryland woman who prosecutors say was texting while driving when she hit and killed a bicyclist has been sentenced to five years in prison. Twenty-four-year-old Nadine […]
Voice-operated dashboard technology still risky
WASHINGTON — Dashboard technology that lets drivers text and email with voice commands — marketed as a safer alternative — actually is more distracting than simply talking on a cellphone, […]
Big 4 cellphone carriers unite on anti-texting ads
NEW YORK — The country’s four biggest cellphone companies are set to launch their first joint advertising campaign against texting while driving, uniting behind AT&T’s “It Can Wait” slogan to […]
Nation’s first ruling on text solicitations draws mixed reviews
Last month, Ohio became the first state in the nation to give the green light to lawyers sending text messages to solicit prospective clients.
T-Mobile brings back unlimited data plan
NEW YORK — Unlimited wireless data is back. After sliding off the menu of cellphone plans, data plans with no caps are making a comeback at smaller wireless companies trying […]
Real Housewife is on the case
Take one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and partner her with the creator of Silly Bandz and you get …
Terminology and technology
Just as different cultures greet, eat and talk differently – they also leverage technology differently. If you’re doing business abroad, understanding the culture is a basic sign of respect and ...
