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AT&T to Pay Refunds to 2.7 Million Mobile Phone Cramming Victims

Score yet another victory for consumers, thanks to the tireless work of the Federal Trade Commission.  In a recent statement, the FTC announced that it is providing over $88 million in refunds to more than 2.7 million current and former … Continue reading

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New Posts Coming This Fall

Hey everyone, hope you’re enjoying the last bits of summer before the leaves start to fall and sweaters emerge from their hiding place under the bed. I’ve been out and about, but I will start posting more regularly as things … Continue reading

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UPDATE 2: Missouri Senate Votes to Repeal Teacher Facebook Friend Ban

Update 2 (Oct. 17, 2011): ZDNet reports that the Missouri Senate just voted unanimously to repeal its recently-passed law that made it illegal for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook and other social networks. The bill will now move to the Missouri … Continue reading

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Where are the updates?

Hey Everyone, If you’re a frequent visitor to my blog, you may have wondered why there haven’t been any new posts in a while.  The short answer is that I started a new job a few weeks ago and things … Continue reading

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Second Life Litigation Update: Court Denies Plaintiffs’ Request to Shift Forum to Pennsylvania

About two weeks ago, after more than eight months of exchanging motions and responses, hearings and arguments, both sides in the Second Life land dispute case were dealt a substantial victory and crippling blow in a ruling by the U.S. … Continue reading

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Virtual Navigator Features New Look, New Features, Expanded Content

Hi everyone!  As you can see, I have made some changes to Virtual Navigator.  First, you’ll immediately notice the modified theme for a fresh new look.  The second change is a little less noticeable on the surface, but over time … Continue reading

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Last Minute Gift Ideas: Facebook Is Now Selling Gift Cards

Just a quick link to share this timely article in case you’re out of ideas for your 8-year-old niece or nephew. You can buy Facebook Credits at your nearest Target store. This story from Variety discusses the new giftcards and … Continue reading

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Virtual Navigator is Among MSBA’s Top 25 Minnesota Law Blogs!

I want to extend my thanks to the Minnesota State Bar Association and all of you who nominated me for this year’s Top 25 Minnesota Law Blogs.  It’s quite an honor and I’m in some illustrious company.  I was AFK … Continue reading

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Nominate Virtual Navigator!

The Minnesota State Bar Association is taking nominations for the top 25 legal blogs either run by a MN attorney, such as myself, or relating to MN law.  If you enjoy Virtual Navigator, I would sincerely appreciate your nomination! Helpful … Continue reading

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In honor of the release of StarcraftII last week, an awesome Lego version.

I had to post a link to this because its just amazing.  The music itself was like a soothing nostalgia blanket.

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