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Social Networking Law Blog

By Dickinson Mackaman Tyler & Hagen PC.

http://www.dickinsonlaw.com/blog-search-page/?bcat=32

Nov 25
Social media in the workplace: Three NLRB guidance document

Social media in the workplace: Three NLRB guidance document

The National Labor Relations Board Acting General Counsel has issued the third guidance document in the last ten months addressing social media activity by employees – one of the fastest developing areas of employment law.
Nov 25
Final GINA regs delayed: GINA & social media considerations for employer

Final GINA regs delayed: GINA & social media considerations for employer

With respect to social media issues specifically, GINA makes the mere acquisition of genetic information illegal. Because the Act broadly defines the term “genetic information” (including even medical conditions of family members),…
Nov 25
US Supreme Court issues opinion in Quon sexting case

US Supreme Court issues opinion in Quon sexting case

The United States Supreme Court ruled today that a public employer’s search of sexually explicit text messages on a police officer’s employer-issued pager did not constitute an illegal invasion of privacy. The Court overturned the Ninth…

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Lexero Law Firm Blog

Comments on intellectual property and information technology law.

http://www.lexero.com/blog/

Nov 19
What Does Cyber Law Mean in Today’s World?

What Does Cyber Law Mean in Today’s World?

Areas of Cyber Law on The Internet Today In many ways, the World Wide Web is a bit like the Wild Wild West of the 21st Century. There’s a huge realm of things people are discovering how to do online, and many of them aren’t exactly on the…
Sep 13
The Libya Anticybersquatting Domain Name Lawsuit

The Libya Anticybersquatting Domain Name Lawsuit

I recently successfully represented Mr. Ahmad Miski in a matter originally captioned as “The Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya and the Embassy of the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya v. Miski.” Stated another way, my client was sued…
Aug 23
Internet Safety For Kid

Internet Safety For Kid

These days, kids get online at a younger age than ever before. There are some very useful things kids can do online, such as learning, research, educational games, and more. The internet is also something that need to be approached carefully…

Rank this Week: 4925

The Business Technology Law Blog

Covers legal issues impacting the technologies that businesses use to make money and grow. By Bradley Gross.

http://www.bradleygross.com/

Nov 13
Upsell By Clickwrap? The Second Circuit Says "Not So Fast..."

Upsell By Clickwrap? The Second Circuit Says "Not So Fast..."

Have you ever purchased something from a website only to get bombarded at the checkout or payment screen with offers of other products or services? That process, called "upselling", is a merchant's last ditch effort to get you to spend a…
Sep 7
Clickwrap / Browsewrap Agreements: It’s the Notice, Stupid!

Clickwrap / Browsewrap Agreements: It’s the Notice, Stupid!

If your company sells stuff online, it likely relies on a Terms of Use link to bind its customers to a purchase agreement, or requires its customers to click through a Terms of Use agreement before a sale can be consummated.
Aug 29
Guidelines Prodding Companies to Disclose Cyberattacks? Not Likely.

Guidelines Prodding Companies to Disclose Cyberattacks? Not Likely.

Last October, the SEC issued guidelines to companies about when they should notify their shareholders about incidents involving cyberattacks. The guidelines were--and still are--voluntary, so public companies are still free to keep…

Rank this Week: 4710

Susan Crawford Blog

By Cardozo Law School professor Susan Crawford.

http://scrawford.net/blog/

Oct 7
Killing Program Access and Broadband Competition

Killing Program Access and Broadband Competition

Another Friday filing by the FCC: 146 pages on program access.
Sep 9
Killing the copper and income inequality

Killing the copper and income inequality

A hundred years ago, America decided that everyone was entitled to an affordable telephone line. Now some Americans (thanks to muni bright spots and other efforts) are making the upgrade to a fiber-to-the-home connection – the new global…
Aug 28
A User’s Guide to the Video War

A User’s Guide to the Video War

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Wireless Site Development Law

Covers the wireless site development process from A to Z-–acquisition to zoning. By LeClair Ryan.

http://wirelesssitedevelopmentlaw.com/

Sep 30
Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

From everything I have seen, heard, and experienced, the rush to upgrade sites to deliver faster download speeds and keep up with data demands is not unlike the old market launch days. There is a lot of pressure, some friendly and some not so…
Sep 30
Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

Site Development: Do it Right or Pay the Price

From everything I have seen, heard, and experienced, the rush to upgrade sites to deliver faster download speeds and keep up with data demands is not unlike the old market launch days. There is a lot of pressure, some friendly and some not so…
Sep 24
Venn and the Art of Wireless Regulation

Venn and the Art of Wireless Regulation

It’s important to educate legislators and local governments about the 1996 Telecommunications Act, which added Section 332(c)(7) to the Communications Act of 1934. This section, also referred to as Section 704, affects the permitting of…

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Cisco High Tech Policy Blog

Thoughts and Opinions on High Tech Public Policy.

http://blogs.cisco.com/gov

Sep 28
Incentive auctions: Preparing for the Avalanche of Data

Incentive auctions: Preparing for the Avalanche of Data

It’s begun! The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today launched an important new proceeding that, together with a lot of hard work and some policy leadership, will allocate much-needed radio spectrum for broadband. Called…
Jun 6
Government and Industry Leaders Want Broadband Everywhere

Government and Industry Leaders Want Broadband Everywhere

The latest update of the Visual Networking Index (VNI) forecast of Internet protocol (IP) data traffic from 2011 to 2016 is just astonishing. At [...]
May 30
Internet Traffic Continues to Explode, No End in Sight

Internet Traffic Continues to Explode, No End in Sight

“In 2016, over 1.3 Zettabytes of data will travel across Internet protocol (IP) networks. That’s over 10 times the traffic [...]

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Taxing Tech

Covers state taxation of emerging technologies. By Reed Smith LLP.

http://www.taxingtech.com/

Aug 27
Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy

Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy

Editors’ Note: The following post is by our guest editor, Michael Lurie. Michael is a member of Reed Smith’s 2012 Summer Associate class, resident in our Philadelphia office. Michael recently completed his second year at…
Aug 27
Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy

Massachusetts: Feeling SaaSy

Editors’ Note: The following post is by our guest editor, Michael Lurie. Michael is a member of Reed Smith’s 2012 Summer Associate class, resident in our Philadelphia office. Michael recently completed his second year…
Aug 9
The Nortel Dilemna: Taxability of Canned Software in California

The Nortel Dilemna: Taxability of Canned Software in California

In an article published in this week’s BNA Weekly State Tax Report, Marty Dakessian, Mike Shaikh and I analyze last year’s decision of the California Court of Appeal (2nd District) in Nortel Networks Inc. v. State Board of…

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E-Discovery Bytes

A practical resource for issues in e-discovery. Published Quarles & Brady.

http://ediscovery.quarles.com/

Jul 11
Florida Supreme Court Juices Up E-Discovery Requirement

Florida Supreme Court Juices Up E-Discovery Requirement

On July 5, 2012, the Florida Supreme Court adopted seven amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (“Fla. R. Civ. P. ___”). See In re Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure -- Electronic Discovery, ____ So.3d ____,…
Jul 2
"One Ring to Rule Them All?" E-Discovery Search Methodology in Patent Litigation in Light of Recent Model Orders and Case Law

"One Ring to Rule Them All?" E-Discovery Search Methodology in Patent Litigation in Light of Recent Model Orders and Case Law

Two Model Rules from the E-discovery-Kings under the sky: Five or eight custodians for Tech-Lords in their courts of stone; The vast production of metadata, perhaps doomed to die; Five or ten search terms for the Dark Lord's e-mail on his…
Jun 26
Be Careful What You Ask For: Two New Cases Seek to Limit Burdensome E-Discovery Request

Be Careful What You Ask For: Two New Cases Seek to Limit Burdensome E-Discovery Request

Most of you know the story: either the plaintiff wants everything under the sun from the defendant as part of discovery but has no documents of its own to produce, or two big companies hit each other with unreasonable discovery requests to…

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Social Networking Law Blog

Discusses social networking as it relates to the law, particularly highlighting recent cases and showcasing the development of social networking law. By Payam Saljoughian.

http://socialnetworkinglaw.wordpress.com/

Jul 10
Court Allows Discovery of Facebook and Myspace Post

Court Allows Discovery of Facebook and Myspace Post

On April 27, 2007, Plaintiff Nicole Thompson suffered serious injuries as a result of an automobile accident. She claimed that her injuries included, among other things, a stroke resulting in paralysis of the right side of her body, limited…
Jul 6
Judge Concludes that User’s Tweets Are Subject to Subpoena

Judge Concludes that User’s Tweets Are Subject to Subpoena

Two months ago, I wrote that Twitter was fighting to protect one of its user’s tweets from a subpoena. The user was Malcolm Harris (Twitter handle @destructuermal), who was charged with disorderly conduct after allegedly marching on…
Jul 2
Federal Judge Upholds Indiana Law Banning Sex Offender Use of Social Networking Site

Federal Judge Upholds Indiana Law Banning Sex Offender Use of Social Networking Site

In 2008, Indiana enacted a law that prohibits registered sex offenders from using social networking sites that allow access by persons under the age of 18. Mr. Doe, an adult resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, who proceeded in the case…

Rank this Week: 4091

Video and the Law

Covers the history, the apps and the players that use video in litigation. By Chris Ballard.

http://www.videoandthelaw.com/

Jun 11
VIDEO ENHANCEMENT: New Law Enforcement Video System Premiere

VIDEO ENHANCEMENT: New Law Enforcement Video System Premiere

Now, more than ever, you have another golden opportunity to discover forensic video of your accident site. As previous discussed in a separate blog post, there are 5 or 6 different avenues to find video and/or stills of your accident…
May 25
Trial Presentation: Apple's War Strategy for Trial

Trial Presentation: Apple's War Strategy for Trial

Get the duct tape or gaffer's tape ready! Every trial presentation expert already knows to follow the old Boy Scout's rule and always be prepared. That's why they pack duct or gaffer's tape in their trial bag, ready to tape down cords and…
Mar 26
iPad in Law Practice: Giving Clients iPad

iPad in Law Practice: Giving Clients iPad

3 million iPad 3's were sold over its recent launch weekend. Since its inception over 55 million iPads are in use today. Like doctors and airlines, architects and car dealers, law firms are discovering new ways to utilize the power of…

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The e-Discovery Myth

Dispelling misconceived notions related to e-Discovery. By LeClair Ryan.

http://e-discoverymyth.com/

May 24
E-Discovery: It’s What’s For Lunch

E-Discovery: It’s What’s For Lunch

Electronic discovery presents so many new challenges to the practice of law. At our Discovery Solutions Practice (“DSP”), projects are typically large and complex, and the stakes are high.
May 21
eDiscovery Can Improve with Lessons Learned from “oDiscovery”

eDiscovery Can Improve with Lessons Learned from “oDiscovery”

In college, I joined Navy ROTC. The summer of my first year, I was a midshipman aboard a “fast frigate” for a month. I spent a great deal of time chipping paint. I spent the first week using a handheld paint chipper. The second week,…
May 8
Are You Ready for the Next Step in Document Review Technology?

Are You Ready for the Next Step in Document Review Technology?

Adding to this week’s Da Silva’s appeal affirmation is the Circuit Court of Loudoun County, Virginia’s support of the use of predictive coding as a culling method for document review. In Global Aerospace, Inc. v.

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CyberPanda

Covers cyberspace including privacy, defamation, intellectual property, e-commerce and online property in the UK, EU, USA and the Far East.

May 24
The right to oblivion in a Facebook world!

The right to oblivion in a Facebook world!

I attended the very instructive seminar organised by the Westminster Media Forum today on privacy, social media platforms and the right to be forgotten. The idea of the 'right to be forgotten' has been promoted by Viviene Reding (VP of the EU…
May 24
Weekly Cyber-Law News Round-Up

Weekly Cyber-Law News Round-Up

What a week it has been!! Here are my personal picks of the highlights of last week`s news which relate to internet law. As always privacy and intellectual property issues are dominating the legal landscape of cyber-law news! …
May 24
16.10.10 Weekly Cyber-Law News Round-Up

16.10.10 Weekly Cyber-Law News Round-Up

Another exciting week in the world of cyber-law with BT & Talk Talk being granted judicial review in relation to the Digital Economy Act, many proposals for legal measures from the Commission/Parliament relating to data protection and…

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Digital Rights Ireland

Covers data retention, defamation, DRI, DRM, ID cards, intellectual property, mass surveillance and more.

http://www.digitalrights.ie

May 11
Data retention threatens journalists also

Data retention threatens journalists also

Henry McDonald in today’s Guardian has an alarming story about Garda surveillance of crime journalists, including routine monitoring of their mobile phone calls and messages: Journalists in Ireland have raised concerns about the country’s…
Oct 17
Innovation, Information and the Internet: Modernising Copyright Law

Innovation, Information and the Internet: Modernising Copyright Law

DRI is organising a conference on copyright reform this Friday (21st October) and would encourage anyone with an interest in the topic to attend. The event is free and you can register online at http://www.dublincopyrightconference.com/. Full…
Sep 2
Garda who abused phone records to spy on ex will not be prosecuted, will keep job

Garda who abused phone records to spy on ex will not be prosecuted, will keep job

Recent media reports have confirmed that a Garda detective sergeant will not face criminal prosecution and will keep her job despite abusing the data retention system to spy on an ex-boyfriend.

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Cyber Lawyer Blog

Covers defamation, trademark, computer crimes and copyright law. By Domingo Rivera.

http://cyberlawyerblog.com

May 8
Anonymous Internet Cowards and Public Interest Law Firm

Anonymous Internet Cowards and Public Interest Law Firm

In our efforts to identify the authors of defamatory contents targeting our clients, we utilize many methods. Sometimes we issue subpoenas, but that is not all we do. Our Internet law firm stands out for our use of technology to assist…
Oct 6
Copyright Law: Pornographers Following RIAA's Shakedown Tactic

Copyright Law: Pornographers Following RIAA's Shakedown Tactic

At this Internet law firm, we are no strangers to copyright litigation. From whether website reviews are copyrightable to defending individuals caught in the RIAA's use of the Department of Justice to do RIAA's litigation in the form of
Mar 28
Attorney Domingo J. Rivera wins Summary Judgment in Computer Trespass Case

Attorney Domingo J. Rivera wins Summary Judgment in Computer Trespass Case

In another pioneer decision, attorney Domingo J. Rivera obtained summary judgment in a case involving an ex-husband accessing his wife's email and social network accounts without authorization.

Rank this Week: 4415

The Legal Assistant Legal…

The Legal Assistant Legal Technology Blog

Covers legal software and technology.

http://www.thelegalassistant.com/blog/

May 3
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Mar 29
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS REAP BENEFITS WITH THE FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT

FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS REAP BENEFITS WITH THE FAMILY LAW ASSISTANT

Modern technology continues to improve the life of attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries throughout the United States. The Legal Assistant is one
Mar 11
Software Update 03112012

Software Update 03112012

We are pleased to announce our latest update to The Legal Assistant, our leading suite of Legal Practice management software. This update brings an array of new features and improved functionality to both the core software product and its…

Rank this Week: 5291

Massachusetts Data Privacy Law…

Massachusetts Data Privacy Law Blog

Covers data breaches, phishing, social engineering and federal privacy law. By John H. Lacey of The McCormack Firm, LLC.

http://www.massdataprivacylaw.com

Apr 30
"Slippery Slope" defined...

"Slippery Slope" defined...

Way back in law school we learned a term called the "slippery slope." In academia, it usually has a negative connotation because it usually means..."the beginning of the end."
Apr 9
MASS RMV DATA STOLEN - WHY?

MASS RMV DATA STOLEN - WHY?

Last Thursday two masked men, operating a stolen jeep, pulled up next to a courier's white van that was parked outside a MA RMV location, jumped out of the jeep and stole five bags from the courier's van. This is according to witness'…
Apr 2
Major Credit Card Processor hacked - is the sky falling?

Major Credit Card Processor hacked - is the sky falling?

Last Friday, I was reading my daily dose of Brian Krebs' blog, KrebsOnSecurity.com, and read his story about a compa

Rank this Week: 4124

The Soul Practitioner

Legal technology for the solo attorney. By Clark Stewart.

http://www.thesoulpractitioner.com/

Apr 18
Use Dropbox to Cover Your Microsoft Office Butt

Use Dropbox to Cover Your Microsoft Office Butt

This is a tip I picked up from Sam Glover’s post over on The Lawyerist blog. Be sure to check out both Sam and The Lawyerist for great tips and techniques about the practice of law!
Mar 28
Cloudon v. Onlive Desktop

Cloudon v. Onlive Desktop

Sometimes I’ve been known to back the wrong horse. I think I’m really in the know on something, and come to find out I was way off the mark. Such was the case with Onlive Desktop – the Microsoft Office app for iPad. I was…
Mar 9
Pioneer Appradio Review

Pioneer Appradio Review

As a birthday present to myself I picked up the Pioneer Appradio a couple weeks ago. I recently purchased a 2003 GMC Yukon and was disappointed to find no easy way of integrating my iPod library into the unit. After some research I stumbled…

Rank this Week: 4879

Michael Morse's Technology and…

Michael Morse's Technology and Management Blog

Covers cool sites, gadgets, and technology and management tips.

http://www.michaelmorsesblog.com

Feb 2
Desktop Virtualization Saves Cost

Desktop Virtualization Saves Cost

Sometime ago I made an investment in technology and it has begun to pay off. Those in the practice of law may know I have been a pioneer in paperless office innovation using an array of desktop and network scanners. Several years ago I…
Nov 11
Try Echosign for Electronic Signature

Try Echosign for Electronic Signature

Electronic signatures are getting more and more popular. Federal courts now accept electronic signatures, state courts are starting to, and businesses use them to execute contracts. If you are considering using digital signatures for your…
Sep 14
Organize Your Inbox

Organize Your Inbox

Gmail has a brand new feature to help you stay better organized. It’s called priority inbox. Google has designed formulas that determine whether an email is important or not. They figure this out based on which emails you read and which…

Rank this Week: 4751

rachaelip blog

Covers IP and technology law. By Rachael Vaughn.

http://www.rachaelip.com/blog

Jan 30
bunnie Huang and Kevin Ferguson Stand Up for DMCA Exemption

bunnie Huang and Kevin Ferguson Stand Up for DMCA Exemption

Stand with EFF and OTW Read more about the 2012 exemption proceedings here.
Jan 23
Innovation and Intellectual Property in Jurassic Park

Innovation and Intellectual Property in Jurassic Park

I realize that I am revealing my relative age when I admit that Jurassic Park (the original, not The Lost World or any of the other sequels) largely defined my childhood.
Dec 22
Effective Dates for America Invents Act

Effective Dates for America Invents Act

Despite collecting a copious amount of material about America Invents, I have yet to find a slide with the significant effective dates in a font size I can comfortably read. I put together the a timeline with the key effective dates for the…

Rank this Week: 4836

Tom Buscaglia: The Game Attorney

Covers computer game and technology law.

http://gameattorney.com/blog

Jan 29
Don’t Tread on Spry Fox!

Don’t Tread on Spry Fox!

My law clerk, Andrew Berrier, sent me an email last week asking what one could do if a client came in with a complaint similar to Nimblebit’s outrage at the cloning of its Tiny Tower by Zynga. As General Counsel for indie developer Spry…
Oct 5
IGDA Foundation Charity Dinner to Feature John Romero and David Jaffe

IGDA Foundation Charity Dinner to Feature John Romero and David Jaffe

The Second Annual IGDA Foundation Charity Dinner will be on the evening of Thursday, October 27th at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel, LAX, in Los Angeles, in conjunction with this year’s IGDA Leadership Forum. This year John Romero will be…
Sep 9
Hey Indie…Head’s UP, You have a Target on Your Back!

Hey Indie…Head’s UP, You have a Target on Your Back!

While you have been buried deep in your design, code and art for your game, dark forces have been gathering - planning your enslavement. Notch’s success with Minecraft got a lot of attention. And not just from the gamer community but also…

Rank this Week: 3880

Dividends and Preferences Blawg

Musings on Venture Capital, Technology and Entrepreneurship. By Hank J. Heyming.

http://dividendsandpreferences.blogspot.com/

Jan 24
Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective

Microsoft/Skype -- Putting Things into Perspective

{EAV:984c4a016f17013d} Microsoft acquires Skype! Largest Microsoft acquisition ever!! Facebook jilted!!! Google jilted!!!! Wait, Facebook wins through Microsoft!!!!! Wait, Microsoft overpaid by $4 billion with a B!!!!!! OMG Google just…
May 10
Nerd Chic

Nerd Chic

Lately, I've noticed a new twist to the typical ebb and flow of the fashion wars. It occurred to me that, for perhaps the first time in my lifetime, it is cool right now to be a nerd.
Apr 25
Out and About

Out and About

Hey folks -- I'm getting ready to head down to the RTP area for the annual CED Venture Conference. This year it is in downtown Raleigh, instead of Pinehurst, and looks to be bigger and better than ever. So, if anyone happens to be in the…

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Apple Briefs

Covers using Macintosh computers and software in a law practice. By Jeffrey Kabbe.

http://www.applebriefs.com/

Jan 19
Getting published just got a whole lot easier

Getting published just got a whole lot easier

Apple has released quite a few products in the past couple of years. I am loving Final Cut Pro X. And some of the iPhone upgrades have been tremendous. But I don’t think I have been quite as excited about a new product since the iPad was…
Oct 9
Steve’s Legacy Redux

Steve’s Legacy Redux

I have learned a few things in the days since Steve Jobs passed. First, I really wish I could write like John Gruber, Walter Isaccson, and others. Second, I have learned just how many people had strong feelings for Steve’s contribution to…
Oct 5
Steve’s Legacy

Steve’s Legacy

We finally received the news we were dreading. Steve Jobs passed away today. There are lots of ways to remember Steve. Some will remember his as a visionary. Others as a terrible person (yes, such comments are already appearing on…

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The Substantially Similar Weblog

Covers intellectual property and technology, law. Published by Fish & Richardson attorney Adam J. Kessel.

http://adam.rosi-kessel.org/weblog

Dec 31
Done

Done

I started this blog over a decade ago. Over time, my priorities have changed—family, work, home, etc. Many other avenues for online self-expression have also developed in the interim. I’m done for now. Old entries remain online, but do…
Sep 25
LazyWeb: Search for non-OCR’d PDFs?

LazyWeb: Search for non-OCR’d PDFs?

Another LazyWeb request: any suggestions for how to search (on any platform) for PDFs that have not been OCR’d?
Aug 14
Lazyweb Request: Profiling Timer Expired?

Lazyweb Request: Profiling Timer Expired?

Dear Lazyweb: I have a bash script with a while loop that takes a long time to process. It restores file modification times for complicated reasons not worth discussing here. Removing some nonessential stuff, I have the following code (I know…

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Esquire | Mac

Covers Macs in the law office. By Adam Greivell.

http://www.esquiremac.com

Oct 6
Why We Love Apple Product

Why We Love Apple Product
Aug 30
Billings Pro Is Out (and Multi-User)

Billings Pro Is Out (and Multi-User)
Apr 24
My Favorite Typinator (or TextExpander) Snippet

My Favorite Typinator (or TextExpander) Snippet

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ninetyfiveyears

Covers media, technology, culture and the law. By Richard D. Allen and Joe Pirrotta.

http://www.95years.com

Jul 21
Aaron Swartz’s MIT Mega-Download: Computer Crime, or Mere Copyright Infringement?

Aaron Swartz’s MIT Mega-Download: Computer Crime, or Mere Copyright Infringement?

Demand Progress founder and “Internet activist” Aaron Swartz was recently indicted on a number of federal charges including wire fraud and computer fraud, reports the New York Times. The charges stem from Swartz’s use of MIT computer…
Jun 5
Is Urban Outfitters Breaking the Law by Copying Designs?

Is Urban Outfitters Breaking the Law by Copying Designs?

Last week, jewelry designer Stephanie Koerner posted a blog post entitled “Not Cool, Urban Outfitters, Not Cool,” with pictures of her custom state-shaped jewelry and similar items recently spotted at Urban Outfitters.
Dec 13
“Hon”believable: Can Cafe Hon’s Denise Whiting Trademark Baltimore’s Famous Term of Endearment?

“Hon”believable: Can Cafe Hon’s Denise Whiting Trademark Baltimore’s Famous Term of Endearment?

Cafe Hon is a Baltimore restaurant.

Rank this Week: 4869

Ephemerallaw

Covers the information security and data privacy laws.

http://ephemerallaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 28
Can't Prohibit Sale of Violent Game

Can't Prohibit Sale of Violent Game

In this 7-2 opinion, the Supreme Court has struck down a California ban on sales of violent video games to minors. The result isn't at all surprising, though I'm guessing it will come as a shock to people like Roger "video games can never be…
Apr 22
Root Cause of Privacy Furor: EULA

Root Cause of Privacy Furor: EULA

People really care about the fact that their smartphones gather location data. It reached the frontpage of MSNBC.com with this article. It also inspired a flood of righteous indignation from Washington. From the article:
Apr 13
Data privacy legislation introduced

Data privacy legislation introduced

Per Wired.com, Senators Kerry and McCain have proposed legislation that would give web users the right not to be tracked while on line (the text of the bill can be found here). While this sounds like a step forward for consumer privacy, the…

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Colin Rule's blog

Covers online dispute resolution and political and legal commentary. Published by Colin Rule is Director of Online Dispute Resolution for eBay and PayPal.

http://cyberlaw.stanford.edu/blog/colin-rule

Jun 27
Novojustice

Novojustice

Just a quick note to say I've started a new blog as preparation for a book I'm doing for the ABA in 2012 -- so most of my blogging energy has shifted over there. Please come by and check it out: http://www.novojustice.com
Jun 27
Novojustice

Novojustice

Just a quick note to say I've started a new blog as preparation for a book I'm doing for the ABA in 2012 -- so most of my blogging energy has shifted over there. Please come by and check it out: http://www.novojustice.com Read more »…
Jan 10
Technology and Divorce Mediation

Technology and Divorce Mediation

I met with my good friend John Ford last week for lunch, and he introduced me to his business partner David Stein. The two of them have set up a new dispute resolution service provider focused on family disputes: Liaise Divorce Solutions.

Rank this Week: 3723

Res Ipsa Loquitur

Covers civil litigation, insurance, technology and other topics of interest to Canadian legal practitioners. By Pamela Pengelley.

http://canadianlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 21
And the Winner is….

And the Winner is….

OTTAWA! Congratulations! All the hard work paid off. This success was well deserved.
Apr 21
Willem C. Vis Moot 2011 - Top 2 Team

Willem C. Vis Moot 2011 - Top 2 Team

Ottawa and. Montevideo!!!!! Wow!!!
Apr 20
Willem C. Vis Moot - 2011 Pic

Willem C. Vis Moot - 2011 Pic

Some Memorable Moot Moment

Rank this Week: 4684

Online Liability Blog

Covers laws and litigation that regulate, challenge and in some cases immunize services offered by Internet websites, online subscription services. By Michael Erdman.

http://onlineliabilityblog.com/

Apr 13
Section 230 ICP Allegations: Plausible or Possible?

Section 230 ICP Allegations: Plausible or Possible?

At the very end of 2009, the Fourth Circuit ruled in Nemet Chevrolet v. Consumeraffairs.com. Sadly, I’m just now getting around to blogging about it.
Oct 27
Tenth Circuit: No Section 230 Immunity for Website that “Developed” Confidential Information by Publishing It

Tenth Circuit: No Section 230 Immunity for Website that “Developed” Confidential Information by Publishing It

I previously wrote about the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in an action alleging unfair practices against Accusearch’s Abika.com (a website advertising access to and selling personal…
May 29
Ninth Circuit: Section 230 bars Negligent Undertaking action, Breach of Contract claim survive

Ninth Circuit: Section 230 bars Negligent Undertaking action, Breach of Contract claim survive

Last summer the Ninth Circuit ruled in Barnes v. Yahoo, an appeal relating to whether Section 230 immunized negligent undertaking and breach of contract claims. Here are links to the amended opinion, and a one-word modification to the…

Rank this Week: 4792

Online Liability Blog

Covers lawsuits involving websites, ISPs, and other online services, especially those implicating 47 USC 230(c)(1). By Michael Erdman.

http://onlineliabilityblog.com

Apr 13
Section 230 ICP Allegations: Plausible or Possible?

Section 230 ICP Allegations: Plausible or Possible?

At the very end of 2009, the Fourth Circuit ruled in Nemet Chevrolet v. Consumeraffairs.com. Sadly, I’m just now getting around to blogging about it. Nemet takes issue with 20 allegedly defamatory posts that appeared on the…
Oct 27
Tenth Circuit: No Section 230 Immunity for Website that “Developed” Confidential Information by Publishing It

Tenth Circuit: No Section 230 Immunity for Website that “Developed” Confidential Information by Publishing It

I previously wrote about the district court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of the Federal Trade Commission in an action alleging unfair practices against Accusearch’s Abika.com (a website advertising access to and selling…
May 29
Ninth Circuit: Section 230 bars Negligent Undertaking action, Breach of Contract claim survive

Ninth Circuit: Section 230 bars Negligent Undertaking action, Breach of Contract claim survive

Last summer the Ninth Circuit ruled in Barnes v. Yahoo, an appeal relating to whether Section 230 immunized negligent undertaking and breach of contract claims. Here are links to the amended opinion, and a one-word modification to the amended…

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DRG Law

Business, intellectual property, litigation, and transactional issues from a legal and relational perspective. By Douglas R. Griess.

http://drglaw.blogspot.com/

Feb 5
Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Started My Own Firm, New Blog/RSS Location

Back in November, I headed out on my own to start The Griess Law Firm, LLC. As a part of the process, I have created a new website with a new domain and a new location for my blog posts. The new RSS feed is located at…
Sep 15
Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

Civil Theft, Breach of Contract, and Software Development with a Copyright Ownership Defense in Colorado State Court

A recent Colorado Court of Appeals case addresses an interesting situation invol
Sep 1
Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

Sorry, Been Real Busy, Blessings of Flexible Work Schedule, and How the Workplace Has Changed

First, let me apologize that this is the first post in over a month. At first I was real busy with work, and then a whole set of problems occurred at work that prevented me from being able to pay attention to the blog.

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Criminal Defense Law With An Apple

Looks at Macintosh software and hardware in the law office.

http://lawwithanapple.com

Dec 29
New App for the iPad: Trial Pad

New App for the iPad: Trial Pad

Here is something new to pass along. I have not had a chance to used Trial Pad. If you have, please let us know what you think in the comments.
Aug 12
For All You Daylite Lawyer

For All You Daylite Lawyer

I don’t know how you do it…bending that program to your will.
Jun 11
Frustration

Frustration

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ICANN Watch

Covers the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).

http://www.icannwatch.org/

Nov 10
ICANN Ends Bar on Registry/Registrar Integration

ICANN Ends Bar on Registry/Registrar Integration
Nov 1
ICANN Sets Official Path for Start of New gTLD Application

ICANN Sets Official Path for Start of New gTLD Application
Jul 13
How is ICANN spending your money?

How is ICANN spending your money?

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The Social Media Lawyer

Covers social media and the law. By Tyson Snow.

http://thesocialmedialawyer.wordpress.com

Oct 19
New Blog – Social Media, Esq.

New Blog – Social Media, Esq.

Check Out the New Site: http://www.socialmediaesq.com Or, in the style I prefer: Social Media, Esq.™
Nov 12
The Social Media Revolution

The Social Media Revolution

After a semi-brief hiatus to engage in the practice of law (what a chore), I’ve made it back to the blog with some new insight to share. Over the past few months, hundreds of not thousands of blogs about social media have found their way…
Sep 3
Social Media for Professionals: Taking on Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo!

Social Media for Professionals: Taking on Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Yahoo!

There are many things that make social media great. You can keep in contact with friends, you can exchange info with classmates and former co-workers from around the world, and you can even be introduced–or introduce yourself–to large…

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LEGALyTE

Covers the regulations, rules and laws related to the telecommunicatinos, technology and information society sectors in Spain.

http://legalyte.wordpress.com

Apr 25
A partir de ahora, nos vemos en BYTES&LEGAL

A partir de ahora, nos vemos en BYTES&LEGAL

Después de un periodo de transición y guarda, y tras enamorarme de la filosofia, sencillez y flexibilidad de Tumblr, con este post, Legalyte oficialmente deja de existir, para convertirse ahora en BYTES&LEGAL.
Jun 8
El Anteproyecto de Ley de Financiación de RTVE

El Anteproyecto de Ley de Financiación de RTVE

Hace un mes aproximadamente, el Gobierno anunció la aprobación, en Consejo de Ministros del anteproyecto de ley de financiación de RTVE. El Gobierno aprueba el anteproyecto de ley que elimina la publicidad de TVE
May 26
Buscador Legal, powered by LegalyTE

Buscador Legal, powered by LegalyTE

Hace tiempo que Google lanzó su servicio de Busquedas Personalizadas Google Co-op, que permite crear motores de búsqueda personalizados según el tipo de contenidos que se quieran buscar. También hace tiempo, casi cuando salió, se me…

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Practicing Law in the 21st Century

Covers technology and the legal profession. By Nicole Black, Matthew Lerner and Gregory Bell.

http://21stcenturylaw.wordpress.com

Apr 12
Follow my posts at my Sui Generis blog

Follow my posts at my Sui Generis blog

I’ve decided to stop cross-posting content both here and at my Sui Generis blog and will only be posting at Sui Generis from now on. But, rest assured, all of the content that I posted here is also posted at Sui Generis, so if you don’t…
Apr 7
Different Strokes for Different Folk

Different Strokes for Different Folk

This week’s Daily Record column is entitled “Different Strokes for Different Folks” A pdf of the article can be found here and my past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ***** Different Strokes for Different Folks During …
Apr 5
Webinar: Preview of my New Book “Social Media for Lawyers” at 4/6 1pm EST

Webinar: Preview of my New Book “Social Media for Lawyers” at 4/6 1pm EST

Tomorrow, Tuesday April 6th at 1 pm EST Avvo is hosting a preview webinar of “Social Media for Lawyers: the Next Frontier,” my new book co-authored with Carolyn Elefant that will be published later this month by the American Bar…

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Netlawblog

Internet Tools for Lawyers. By Jerry Lawson.

http://www.laweb.org

Jan 20
Hello world!

Hello world!

Welcome to Laweb.org. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!
Jan 11
Laweb.org

Laweb.org

Laweb.org is a comprehensive Internet resource on various types of law. Each of these pages include links to the relevant statutory and regulatory sections. Finally, laweb.org contains a great deal of custom written descriptions of how…
Jul 31
Those Ignorant Bloggers, At It Again

Those Ignorant Bloggers, At It Again

Here's a great example of the phenomenon I wrote about recently--the blogger network being more knowledgeable about many subjects than the old media "experts." Juan Cole is a professor at the University of Michigan, an expert on the Middle…

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Standards Law

Unoffical Standards Law Blog. By David Rudin, an Official Microsoft Standards Attorney.

http://standardslaw.com/wordpress

Nov 17
Introducing the Open Web Foundation Agreement

Introducing the Open Web Foundation Agreement

After a little more than a year, the Open Web Foundation has just announced its agreement for Specifications. Having worked with the Open Web Foundation on the legal committee and on the board, I am extremely proud of this accomplishment,…
Nov 2
Link – Nokia vs. Apple: the in-depth analysi

Link – Nokia vs. Apple: the in-depth analysi

Engadget recently posted an interesting article that gives a lot of good background on patent issues in standards setting organizations.
Sep 12
A Few Standards Resource

A Few Standards Resource

Here's a few resources that might come in handy if you're interested in standards. http://www.standardslearn.org/ - standards e-learning. http://xml.coverpages.org/ - standards news and background. http://www.talkstandards.com/ - standards…

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Domain Name Shame

Covers domain name disputes and cybersquatting law.

http://www.domainnameshame.com/

Nov 10
Brand Name Domain Name

Brand Name Domain Name

Complainant is a Swiss limited liability company founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and sells products and services all over the world in various industries, in particular the food industry, including baby foods, breakfast cereals, chocolate and…
Nov 2
No Double Jeopardy for Domain Name Dispute

No Double Jeopardy for Domain Name Dispute

Complainant, Ashley Judd, is a famous actor who has appeared in multiple television series and films. The Respondent, Jeff Burgar, carries on activities under the name "Alberta Hot Rods" and various other names. He registered the disputed…
Oct 26
Domain Dispute for Sport

Domain Dispute for Sport

Complainant is one of six major American film studios.

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LAWTECH GURU BLOG

Covers law practice managment and related technology issues. By Jeff Beard.

http://www.lawtechguru.com/

Nov 4
Bring eDiscovery In-house While Avoiding Pitfall

Bring eDiscovery In-house While Avoiding Pitfall

InsideCounsel offers some tips for those interested in bringing eDiscovery in-house while avoiding pitfalls, including some comments from yours truly. Check out "Inside Job" in InsideCounsel's November issue, published in the monthly…
Oct 27
10 Tips for Safe Social Networking for Attorneys & Expert

10 Tips for Safe Social Networking for Attorneys & Expert

LinkedIn. Facebook. Twitter. Blogs. Bob Ambrogi, always on the forefront of web technologies and their impact, recently published two helpful "Top 10" articles - one each for attorneys and experts, with some great tips for those navigating…
Aug 18
Legal EHR Summit: Thoughts & Impression

Legal EHR Summit: Thoughts & Impression

From the many presentations and discussions at the AHIMA sponsored Legal EHR Summit in Chicago, it's clear that healthcare records and records management in the U.S. are changing. (In case you were wondering, "EHR" = Electronic Health…

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the legal thing

Notes from Sun's Former General Counsel. By Mike Dillon.

http://blogs.oracle.com/dillon/

Jun 18
Change

Change

I shake my head whenever I read articles like this that suggest that the legal services profession will continue unchanged. It feels like so much "whistling past the graveyard." The reality is that we are in the early stages of a seismic…
Jun 18
Change

Change

I shake my head whenever I read articles like this that suggest that the legal services profession will continue unchanged. It feels like so much "whistling past the graveyard." The reality is that we are in the early stages of a seismic…
May 27
On two wheel

On two wheel

Earlier this month, the Bay Area recognized "Bike to Work Day".

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DTM

Covers civil liberties, cybercrime, cyberlaw, DMCA IP, privacy, spam, technlogy, VoIP and eVoting. By Dan Fingerman.

http://www.danfingerman.com/dtm/

May 10
How Inventive! (No. 15)

How Inventive! (No. 15)

Horses run, right? That means they move in three dimensions. In 1891, William Cronin and Cyril Adams of Philadelphia patented an improved merry-go-round that incorporates this three-dimensional movement into a classical children's play…
May 3
How Inventive! (No. 14)

How Inventive! (No. 14)

The Egptian Pharaohs famously wanted to preserve their bodies forever, after death. If only Joseph Karwowski had lived 3,000 years earlier! In 1903, this inventive Russian received U.S. Patent No. 748,284, entitled "Method Of Preserving…
May 3
How Inventive! (No. 13)

How Inventive! (No. 13)

When was the helicopter invented? Setting aside the classic example of Leonardo da Vinci's drawings (because he apparently never attempted to make a working device?), how long ago was the helicopter patented? In 1907, J.N. Williams…

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Supreme Court Tech Law

Covers developments in computer law and cyberlaw issues that receive attention in federal court litigation, particularly those issues that reach the US Supreme Court. By Rod Dixon.

http://www.cyberspaces.org/index.php

Nov 18
NEW ABA SURVEY OF LAWYERS

NEW ABA SURVEY OF LAWYERS

How is the recession affecting the legal profession? We recently received notice that the ABA Journal is surveying lawyers about the job market and the current state of the economy. The survey takes only two minutes to complete; Click…
Sep 28
THE LAW IS (becoming) FLAT

THE LAW IS (becoming) FLAT

Update: The New York Times revisits - today - the rule of law by noting that: "the Supreme Court...has become a battleground for...two worldviews.
Jan 26
Quanta v. LG Electronic

Quanta v. LG Electronic

Patents The import of technology lies not simply in its immediate pragmatic solutions and identifiable improvements to our quality of life. What is also of profound significance are the ways in which technology may begat new technology…

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Cyberspaces Dot Org

Covers politics, law, and technology. By Rod Dixon.

http://www.cyberspaces.org/

Nov 18
NEW ABA SURVEY OF LAWYERS

NEW ABA SURVEY OF LAWYERS

How is the recession affecting the legal profession? We recently received notice that the ABA Journal is surveying lawyers about the job market and the current state of the economy. The survey takes only two minutes to complete; Click…
Sep 28
THE LAW IS (becoming) FLAT

THE LAW IS (becoming) FLAT

Update: The New York Times revisits - today - the rule of law by noting that: "the Supreme Court...has become a battleground for...two worldviews.
Jan 26
Quanta v. LG Electronic

Quanta v. LG Electronic

Patents The import of technology lies not simply in its immediate pragmatic solutions and identifiable improvements to our quality of life. What is also of profound significance are the ways in which technology may begat new technology…

Rank this Week: 3988

IMPACT(r): Intellectual property…

IMPACT(r): Intellectual property and IT law blog

Covers intellectual property, information technology, data protection and freedom of information from a UK perspective. By Freeth Cartwright LLP.

http://impact.freethcartwright.com/

Oct 16
Facebook Firsht

Facebook Firsht

Creation of a fake profile on Facebook – the popular social networking website - by a former school friend has resulted in an award of £22,000 in damages to businessman Matthew Firsht and his company, Applause Store Productions.
Oct 16
Police powers to gather phone and email data.

Police powers to gather phone and email data.

The Government hasn't exactly had the best record of late when it comes to the way in which it handles personal data.
Oct 6
GOOGLE REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO EUROPE’S DATA PROTECTION REGIME:

GOOGLE REFUSES TO SUBMIT TO EUROPE’S DATA PROTECTION REGIME:

The Article 29 Workers Party has stated recently that Google considers that the European law on data protection is not applicable to itself, even though Google has servers and establishments in

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