Michael J. Lambert

A Gunman ’s Paradise: How Louisiana Shields Concealed Handgun Permit Holders While Targeting Free...

Intermediary Liability in the United States

This paper describes and assesses the intermediary liability landscape in the United States, providing an overview of major US legal regimes that protect online intermediaries from liability for user content. It then offers a series of case studies describing ways in which US-based companies and other organizations have structured their operations in compliance with and in response to US law.

Elonis case decided by U.S. Supreme Court leaves lingering questions for online speech

Facebook is the modern-day microphone. The social media platform, in contrast to traditional ways of conveying messages, provides the opportunity for opinions to be amplified immediately to millions of others with the click of a mouse.

The Interview, Charlie Hebdo illustrate complexities of completely supporting free expression

Although many people claim to be supporters of free expression, their actions do not always back up their lofty claims. Supporting free expression in its totality is not a selective process. It’s not a buffet where you fill your plate with expression that favors your viewpoints while leaving out expression in opposition to your views. Although it may be uncomfortable at times, to be a complete supporter of free expression, which includes the communication of ideas through speech and other...

All search results are not created equal: The right to be forgotten in the European Union

"Some results may have been removed under data protection law in Europe." This sentence is new to the eyes of the average American, but Europeans who use Google have become accustomed to seeing these 12 words or a similar set of words at the bottom of online searches.

Obama stumps for net neutrality as FCC considers regulations that could alter Internet speeds

Not all of U.S. President Barack Obama's campaign promises have come to fruition. Remember Obama's 2007 pledge to lead the most transparent administration in history?

American professional sports finally on path to sexuality tolerance - SportsNOLA

Welcome to acceptance, major American professional sports leagues. It's better late than never. As the country has seen the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) community gain increased public support in recent years and the U.S. Supreme Court recognize same-sex marriage at the federal level, American professional sports largely stood silent in the background.

Underdog Ohio State runs over Alabama to win Allstate Sugar Bowl, advances to College Football...

The Ohio State football team has defied the odds throughout the 2014 season. It lost its top two quarterbacks Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett to season-ending injuries. It was on the outside looking in as the fifth-ranked team in the College Football Playoff Rankings entering the final week of the season.

Bridgewater's interest in playing with Tigers swells

Miami Northwestern High School quarterback Teddy Bridgewater did this summer what most South Beach-area football players dream of doing - he committed to the University of Miami. The Scout.com five-star gunslinger was set to once again inherit Jacory Harris' position.

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Former LSU star recovering in New Orleans hospital

Former LSU safety and pitcher Chad Jones is recovering in a New Orleans hospital after suffering leg and foot injuries in a car wreck early Friday morning, according to LSU sports information director Michael Bonnette. "He's still in the hospital in what will be a long recovery process," Bonnette said.

NFL Lockout: Compromise still needed despite court decision

Nelson's decision to end the 45-day lockout should have opened the NFL facilities to the players, right? Wrong. A few players tested the waters Tuesday only to find themselves, for all practical purposes, still locked out.

Caldwell ushers in overhaul of women's basketball program

LSU showed off its new women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell on Monday to the media, current players and fans. Caldwell will take on the responsibility of steering the women's basketball program back into its glory after its recent rut.

Multiple LSU players continue legacies established by college football bloodlines

Sophomore tight end Chase Clement had a career game Saturday night during LSU's exciting 33-29 win against Florida. The converted defensive end picked up his first reception as a Tiger on a 21-yard, first-quarter catch from junior quarterback Jordan Jefferson. Clement also created the most crucial block of the night when he smashed Florida redshirt freshman linebacker Jelani Jenkins and opened up a cruising lane for LSU senior kicker Josh Jasper on the Tigers' fake field goal in the...

Kelvin Sheppard takes on new role entering senior campaign

The centerpiece of Stone Mountain, Ga., is one of the largest exposed granite domes in North America at 1,686 feet high and five miles around.The LSU football team's defense has its own centerpiece, towering at 6 feet 3 inches and totaling 240 pounds of brute force.