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University of Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy

The Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy (JLTP) is a biannual peer-reviewed law journal, established at the University of Illinois in 2001. JLTP’s mission is to publish pieces on new technologies that raise important policy questions in both foreign and domestic jurisdictions, and to discuss the laws, regulations, and policies that affect technological development and innovation.

 

The two issues per year focus on technological innovation, policy, and the field of intellectual property. Each issue features articles by professors, judges, and practitioners and student-written notes. Additionally, JLTP continuously publishes practical pieces and perspectives: short form works focused on recent developments at the intersection of law, technology, and policy. The collaboration of JLTP’s members, editors, faculty, and contributing scholars adds unique and diverse perspectives to the discussion of the legal implications of technology.

 

JLTP is available exclusively online in order to publish cutting-edge scholarly works through a continuous publishing schedule. JLTP is indexed by Hein Online, LEXIS, and Westlaw.

Volume 2026 - Issue 1

Current Issue

PERSONAL JURISDICTION HAS BEEN ADDED TO YOUR SHOPPING CART: WHEN CAN A BUSINESS’S SINGLE ONLINE SALE ESTABLISH MINIMUM CONTACTS?
by Kayla Beckley

Today, e-commerce is an integral part of daily life thanks to the rapid expansion of the Internet and technology during the twenty-first century. Not only is the market accessible from computers, but it can be reached from a laptop, tablet, smart phone, and even a watch. For consumers, e-commerce makes spending money easier and, with expedited shipping options, conveniently quick.

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Arbitrable Disputes in the Metaverse: Legal Challengesand Frameworks for Virtual Business Transactions
by Muskan Gaur & Ronán Feehily

The metaverse is a three-dimensional virtual environment that can be inhabited rather than viewed on a screen. In the metaverse, users can engage in a variety of activities, such as buying and selling virtual land, working, interacting with others, hosting events like weddings and graduation ceremonies, and playing virtual reality games.

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ARE WE DOXING THE SAME GUY? THE LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OF ONLINE SPEECH AND PRIVACY PROTECTIONS
by Morgan Grotewold

Digital communication has fundamentally reshaped how individuals connect, while also creating new and serious threats to personal privacy. In recent years, “doxing” or “doxxing”—publicly sharing personal information of an individual without that person’s consent and with malicious intent—has become a significant issue.

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Goals of the AfCFTA Competition Protocol Digital MarketCompetition Regulations
by Dr. Vellah Kedogo Kigwiru & Dr. Zlatina Georgieva

The European Union (EU) has continued to be a worldwide leader in setting international norms, particularly in competition law policy, data protection and platform governance. In digital market regulation, after the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA), several countries have adopted or are considering the adoption of digital markets competition regulations (DMCR) similar to the DMA.

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About PP&P
Practical Pieces and Perspectives, previously Timely Tech, is the non-paginated companion to the University of Illinois Journal of Law, Technology & Policy. Through Practical Pieces and Perspectives, JLTP publishes short pieces that addresses cutting-edge issues in technology and the law. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
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