Monthly Archives: April 2011

Jim Lamm Quoted in Intellectual Property Magazine

In the April 2011 issue of Intellectual Property Magazine, I was quoted extensively in the article “Welcome to My World, Won’t You Come on In” by Catherine White (subscription or free trial registration required). The article discusses preserving e–mails, online … Continue reading

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Sony PlayStation Network Passwords and User Information Compromised

On April 19, 2011, Sony’s PlayStation Network was compromised by a hacker (link). Sony believes that user account information was obtained, including the user’s real name, home address, e–mail address, birth date, username, password, credit card number, and credit card expiration … Continue reading

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Jim Lamm Interviewed on Public Radio: Your Digital Afterlife

On April 15, 2011, I participated in an hour–long panel discussion titled “Your Digital Afterlife” that was broadcast on public radio station WFAE 90.7 FM in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area. Mike Collins, the host of the “Charlotte Talks” daily talk … Continue reading

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Idaho Bill Gives Executor or Conservator Power Over Online Accounts

Idaho recently passed Senate Bill No. 1044 that takes effect July 1, 2011, to give the conservator of an incapacitated person or the executor (personal representative) of a deceased person’s estate powers over some types of online accounts: § 15–3–715. TRANSACTIONS AUTHORIZED … Continue reading

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Senate Hearing on Electronic Communications Privacy Act

On April 6, 2011, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on “The Electronic Communications Privacy Act: Government Perspectives on Protecting Privacy in the Digital Age.” Representatives from the Department of Justice (PDF link) and the Department of Commerce … Continue reading

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Estate Planning and Charitable Giving With Video Games and Virtual Worlds

Previously, I’ve written about estate planning for video games and virtual worlds, including the potential financial value that family members and fiduciaries should consider for inventory and estate tax return purposes. As I have mentioned before, Edward Castronova, associate professor … Continue reading

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