The Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal

RCTLJ

Founded in 1969, the Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal (“RCTLJ”) is the earliest and longest running academic journal dedicated to publishing pieces on law and technology. Each year, two issues are published in print and electronic format. The journal is student-run, led by Rutgers Law students and supervised by Rutgers Faculty. In addition to publishing student notes and academic articles each year, the journal also publishes a Bibliography that includes a source index of academic works centered on technology and law from all around the world. Subscription to the journal is available via HEIN Online, EBSCO, and RCTLJ.

NOTABLE MENTIONS

UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT

BILSKI V. KAPPOS

Citing:

  • Malla Pollack – The Multiple Unconstitutionality of Business Method Patents: Common Sense, Congressional Consideration, and Constitutional History
  • Articles:
    • E-Commerce in the Digital Millenium: The Legal Ramifications of the DMCA and Business Method Patents

LAB. CORP. OF AM. HOLDINGS V. METABOLITE LABS.

Citing:

  • Malla Pollack – The Multiple Unconstitutionality of Business Method Patents: Common Sense, Congressional Consideration, and Constitutional History
  • Articles:
    • E-Commerce in the Digital Millenium: The Legal Ramifications of the DMCA and Business Method Patents

DIAMOND V. DIEHR

Citing:

  • Michael C. Gemignani – Legal Protection for Computer Software: The View From ’79
  • Mitchell P. Novick & Helena Wallenstein – The Algorithm and Computer Software Patentability: A Scientific View of a Legal Problem
  • Harold L. Davis – Computer Programs and Subject Matter Patentability

PARKER V. FLOOK

Citing:

Harold L. Davis – Computer Programs and Subject Matter Patentability

Upcoming Spring 2025

Call for Symposium Papers 


Guardrails for Green Tech: Legal Perspectives on AI’s Environmental

The Rutgers Computer and Technology Law Journal invites article and essay submissions for our Spring 2025 Symposium, Guardrails for Green Tech: Legal Perspectives on AI’s Environmental Impact. This event will explore the environmental impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) and assess whether current legal frameworks are equipped to address these impacts or new regulations are necessary. The Symposium is scheduled for April 25, 2025. Please click the link below for more details: https://rctlj.org/call-for-spring-2025-symposium-papers/

Spring 2022

Section 230: The Communications Decency Act and Its Impacts on Social Media

Spring 2021

Technology Overuse and AI Regulation

CONTACT RCTLJ

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