Instructional Technology Conference 2008
Title: Legal Implications Second Life/Virtual Worlds
Name: Elliott Zimmerman, JD, Dr. Larry Burris, Ph.D., JD & Mr. Lou Svendsen
Audience Level: intermediate
Audience: may be of particular interest to university administrators
Length: one hour
Abstract:
This will be a panel discussion addressing the legal
implications of virtual worlds, in particular Second Life,
regarding tort law, right to privacy, and intellectual property
issues. Presenters will discuss virtual property creation,
shields to liability for institutions of higher learning, and
censorship/control issues for avatars.
Description:
This will be a panel discussion addressing the legal
implications of virtual worlds, in particular Second Life,
regarding tort law, right to privacy, and intellectual property
issues. Presenters will discuss virtual property creation,
shields to liability for institutions of higher learning, and
censorship/control issues for avatars.
Session Type: Panel Discussion
Contact information/affiliation:
Elliott Zimmerman, JD
100 NW 70th Avenue, PH 203
954-565-6996
legal@cyberlaw.Info
Dr. Larry Burris, Ph.D., JD
School of Journalism
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
615-898-1983
lburriss@mtsu.edu
Mr. Lou Svendsen
University Counsel
Tennessee Board of Regents
1415 Murfreesboro Road, Suite 350
Nashville, TN 37127
615-366-3909
Lou.Svendsen@tbr.edu
Equipment: computer projection
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