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President Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Judge Sonia Sotomayor, could become the first Supreme Court justice to have a history of precedent-setting rulings on cyberlaw issues. Her nomination is key as cyberlaw issues continue to show up in this country’s courtrooms.

Her experience includes time as an IP (Intellectual Property) lawyer. As a judge, she’s ruled in cases involving Netscape and the New York Times. She’s known for her feisty demeanor and hard hitting questions.

Right now, it is hard to know which way she would lean in her rulings. Regardless, Judge Sotomayor’s nomination is a welcome development. Too many judges have too little understanding of cyberlaw issues, thus making them susceptible to the propaganda of special interests. We live in a digital world, and we must have lawmakers who understand the issues involved.