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2023 Internet Law Year-in-Review

Eric Goldman

My roundup of the top Internet Law developments of 2023: 10) California court bans targeted advertising (?). Facebook , a California appeals court shocked the advertising community by suggesting that using common demographic criteria for ad targeting, such as age or gender, may violate California’s anti-discrimination law.

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5 Best Cities for Attorneys to Join or Start a Practice

Lawmatics

Whereas an intellectual property attorney would probably be better off choosing a city with a strong tech industry like Seattle. The governor signed the Massachusetts Life and Sciences Act in 2008 which promised $1 billion for the development of the biotech industry, making Massachusetts one of the top places for the biotech industry.

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Best law books: the ultimate reading list for legal professionals

Simple Legal

STORMING THE COURT: HOW A BAND OF LAW STUDENTS FOUGHT THE PRESIDENT—AND WON by Brandt Goldstein If you’re ever feeling discouraged as a young lawyer or questioning the impact you can have on the world, this is the book to pick up. BUSINESS BRIBES: CORPORATE CORRUPTION AND THE COURTS by Cecil C.