The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights is meant to protect online users who are becoming more and more concerned about their online activities being tracked and sold to third-party companies. As more people delve into the Internet, more information is gathered for each individual.

This document sets forth a Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights that, in the Administration’s view, provides a baseline of clear protections for consumers and greater certainty for companies. The Administration will encourage stakeholders to implement the Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights
through codes of conduct and will work with Congress to enact these rights through legislation. The Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights applies comprehensive, globally recognized Fair Information Practice Principles (FIPPs) to the interactive and highly interconnected environment in which
we live and work today. Specifically, it provides for:

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Bloomberg Law has put together a collection of video clips titled the “10 funniest, most moving, or most inspiring legal movie lines.” After you watch the clips, you can vote for the one that you think is the best.  My vote goes for My Cousin Vinny. A timeless classic.

The result, is a major redesign of the website Regulations.gov. The website includes new search tools, social media connections and better access to regulatory data. Users are encouraged to leave comments on the regulations as they appear on the website to provide feedback to our representatives in Congress.

FAQ

Do My Comments Make a Difference?

Yes. Public participation matters. Democratic, legal, and management principles justify why public comments make a difference in regulatory policy. Public participation is an essential function of good governance. Participation enhances the quality of law and its realization through regulations (e.g. Rules). To learn more about public participation, view the fact sheet “Public Comments Make a Difference”.

You can search regulations by name, by subject, or by date posted: withing 90 days, 30 days, 15 days, 7 days, past 3 days. There is even a section named Learn, that is devoted to instruction on the regulations procedure in government: The Pre-Rule -> Proposed Rule -> Final Rule -> Long Term Action -> Completed.

The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum today announced that it has opened and made available for research the first section of the Personal Papers of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. This portion of the collection features never-before-seen historic records from Mrs. Kennedy’s years as First Lady, including material relating to her efforts to restore the state rooms of the White House and her highly acclaimed televised tour of the First Family’s home, which aired on February 14, 1962 – fifty years ago tomorrow.

via JFK Presidential Library Press Release on Feb 13th, 2012

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was only 31 when she first entered the White House in 1961, but was soon determined to restore the White House with antiques and emblems that best represent American’s history. The papers provide insight into the First Lady’s plans and designs for redecorating the White House with details of her hands-on work in the project.  The papers document her interest in such topics as: the restoration of the White House, travel, State visits, arts and culture, press coverage, and her involvement in a variety of cultural projects, organizations and associations. These papers are a valuable asset to history enthusiasts.

This 3 story tall tower of books, featuring 15,000 different titles about President Lincoln is on display at the new Washington DC Center for Education and Leadership. The museum is focused on Lincoln’s legacy and will open later this month. It sits across the street from Ford’s Theatre, the site of Lincoln’s assassination.

You can access the website and catalog of classes two ways:

1. From our Homepage at http://www.lincolnlawsj.edu/

Go to Curriculum, and click on the 5^th option – Online CLE

or

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Although still under construction, anyone who registers is able to enroll in a number of classes being offered. We currently have over 300 courses online, including podcasts and webcasts. Payments are accepted via Paypal. When you find a course of interest, click on the details link to find out more information.. Please note that you will have to register for the course in order to access the materials associated with each program. Certificates of completion will be available after you attend the full class. Simply click +Add to Cart and follow the check-out steps.

Members of the Lincoln Law School Alumni Association will receive a discount.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Senate’s Active Legislation page.  This page provides an excellent rundown of what is happening in the current Congress, along with a key to help citizens identify a bill’s status at a glance.

In the exchange Oberholtzer and Downey discuss the different yet common uses of the Internet (Facebook, e-mail, shopping, etc) and how to protect one’s private information when surfing the web and how to be aware of the personal information traps online.

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“Proposition 8 serves no purpose, and has no effect, other than to lessen the status and human dignity of gays and lesbians in California, and to officially reclassify their relationships and families as inferior to those of opposite-sex couples,” said Judge Stephen Reinhardt in the majority opinion. (via SF Gate)