Events

Organized by Students for Free Culture and Free Culture Berkeley, the Free Culture Conference 2008 features two days of keynotes, panel discussions, unconference presentations and more at the International House at University of California, Berkeley.

A number of EFF staffers, EFF fellows, and other friends of EFF will be on hand to engage in discussions about technology, copyright, access to knowledge, and other issues of interest to the free culture community. Also, visit us at our membership booth on October 11th, where you can take a minute to chat, become a member, and learn more about how you can help defend your digital rights!

For more information:
http://conference.freeculture.org/

For the complete conference schedule:
http://conference.freeculture.org/schedule/

On Saturday, October 18, EFF Attorneys Kevin Bankston and Marcia Hofmann join attorney Jon Eisenberg and CNET's Declan McCullagh for a panel "on Post 9/11 Secrecy in Government Intelligence and Law Enforcement" at the California First Amendment Coalition's (CFAC) Free Speech and Open Government Assembly. From the panel description: "The federal government has erected a wall of secrecy around its law enforcement and intelligence activities, especially in the realm of communications surveillance. Panelists will discuss whether the balance between national security interests and first amendment rights is appropriate."

The Assembly takes place on October 17th and 18th at the UC Berkeley School of Journalism.

To register for free and for more information about the CFAC Annual Free Speech and Open Government Assembly:
http://www.cfac.org/content/index.php/cfac-assembly/

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati presents:

Why Your Internet/Media Venture Should Care About the Public Interest

A conversation with Fred Von Lohmann, Senior Staff Attorney, Electronic Frontier Foundation

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati invites you to an exclusive networking opportunity with your local digital media peers. The Media Venture Network offers opportunities to connect with others involved in the converging area of media and technology and to engage in focused discussions about developments and trends, new business models, and best practices in this space.

Enjoy a conversation with Fred Von Lohmann about the public interest regarding internet and media issues, including copyright, free expression, and privacy and how these issues affect evolving business models and best practices for successful ventures.

Mr. Von Lohmann is a senior staff attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, specializing in intellectual property matters. In that role, he has represented programmers, technology innovators, and individuals in a variety of copyright and trademark litigation, including MGM v. Grokster, decided by the Supreme Court in 2005. He is also involved in EFF's efforts to educate policy-makers regarding the proper balance between intellectual property protection and the public interest in fair use, free expression, and innovation. Before joining EFF, Fred was a visiting researcher with the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology. He has appeared on CNN, CNBC, ABC's Good Morning America, and Fox News O'Reilly Factor and has been widely quoted in a variety of national publications. Fred has an A.B. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Stanford Law School.

Thursday, October 23, 2008
5:30 pm Reception
6:30 pm Presentation and Discussion

The Offices of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

One Market Street
Spear Street Tower, Suite 3300
San Francisco, California

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