I agree that we may need to have a different long-term description for the
group.  The Internet is certainly a huge factor and will continue to be so
for years to come, but the BioAge is lurking right around the
corner.  Patents on biotechs are already becoming a hot topic.  That
is why I called my course on the topic eLaw because the intent was to
signify (whether it actually accomplishes this or not is a matter of
debate!) that it is law for the new economy - whatever that law might be.
We could discuss this at the Baltimore meeting.  I definitely believe that
we have a critical mass of professors interested in this topic now!  See
you all in Baltimore.  Best wishes,  Linnea

At 10:21 AM 4/12/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Steve:
>
>Thanks for taking the intitiative in trying to establish a special ALSB
>section for those of us interested in Internet issues.  We have been
>chatting about doing this for years, but until recently never felt we
>had the critical mass to accomplish our objectives.
>
>In our previous discussions, we have considered whether the section
>should be "Cyberlaw" or "Technology Law."  I would suggest that we take
>the latter course and form a section on Technology Law.  This approach
>is somewhat more flexible and inclusive in terms of the interests of the
>membership, in my opinion.  An important aspect of Technology Law
>obviously concerns Cyberlaw issues, but the Technology Law designation
>is somewhat broader, allowing for discussion and study of other topics,
>such as biotechnology, computer programs, trade secrets, video games,
>etc.  With the pace of change in the technology fields, the importance
>of cyberlaw may be eclipsed by something new -- still technology, but
>involving novel issues beyond the digital questions.
>
>Obviously, sign me up for the effort, and count on me for support.
>
>Lee Burgunder