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Online law man: Virtual worlds need real laws

By Samantha Murphy

3 November 2010

Tens of millions of people live, work and play in virtual worlds where anything goes. Greg Lastowka thinks we need to police these lawless frontiers

What prompted you to write your new book, Virtual Justice?

I’ve always been interested in technology law, and the issues surrounding law in virtual worlds are like canaries in a coal mine. Society is increasingly migrating to the internet, and virtual worlds are an intense version of that. The issues that arise in virtual worlds will ultimately filter through to broader society.

Do you think we need laws covering things like electronic commerce, freedom of…

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