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The Volokh Conspiracy

By Eugene Volokh, Dale Carpenter, David Kopel, David Bernstein, David Post, Erik Jaffe, Ilya Somin, Jim Lindgren, Jonathan Adler, Kevan Choset, Orin Kerr, Randy Barnett, Russell Korobkin, Sasha Volokh, Stuart Benjamin, Todd Zywicki & Tyler Cowen.

http://www.volokh.com/

Sep 19
[Ilya Somin] Constitutional law scholars’ amicus brief in the travel ban case explains why the Bill of Rights limits federal power over immigration

[Ilya Somin] Constitutional law scholars’ amicus brief in the travel ban case explains why the Bill of Rights limits federal power over immigration

One of the main points at issue in the travel ban case currently before the Supreme Court is whether President Trump’s executive order temporarily barring entry by citizens of six Muslim-majority nations is unconstitutional…
Sep 19
[Richard W. Miller] Learning from libertarianism: Thanks from an unrepentant social democrat

[Richard W. Miller] Learning from libertarianism: Thanks from an unrepentant social democrat

Many political philosophers are social democrats in a broad sense of the political label. They support the use of government to improve people’s well-being through a wide variety of measures that require extensive taxation, reduce…
Sep 19
[Eugene Volokh] Guilty plea for ‘brazen scheme to submit counterfeit federal court orders to Google’

[Eugene Volokh] Guilty plea for ‘brazen scheme to submit counterfeit federal court orders to Google’

From Friday’s press release by the Justice Department (extra capitalization removed): The Defendant Used Counterfeit Court Orders to Get Websites Containing Unfavorable Postings About His Company De-Indexed From Google Search Results…

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Discourse.net

By University of Miami law professor Michael Froomkin. Covers civil liberties, the Internet, Guantanamo, Iraq attrocities, politics and more.

http://www.discourse.net/

Sep 17
I Hate Rerun

I Hate Rerun

I almost never watch a movie twice (except of course Groundhog Day). I generally hate re-runs. And so far this Maria show looks like an Irma rerun: The post I Hate Reruns appeared first on Discourse.net.
Sep 17
Coral Gables / FPL Update

Coral Gables / FPL Update

It seems FPL cleaned up the downed power lines yesterday, but has revised its estimate to turn on all the power in the area to Tuesday. We’ll see if Coral Gables goes through with its threat to impose fines. I … Continue…
Sep 15
Coral Gables Commission Orders FPL to Restore Power by Sunday 11:45pm Or Else

Coral Gables Commission Orders FPL to Restore Power by Sunday 11:45pm Or Else

In this resolution the City of Coral Gables purports to order Florida Power & Light to restore our electricity by Sunday night on pain of … wait for it … $500/day fines if it doesn’t (plus the some dubious threat…

Rank this Week: 17

Media Law Prof Blog

By Christine A. Corcos.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/media_law_prof_blog/

Sep 18
Sobel on Artificial Intelligence's Fair Use Crisis @BKCHarvard

Sobel on Artificial Intelligence's Fair Use Crisis @BKCHarvard

Benjamin L. W. Sobel, Harvard University Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, is publishing Artificial Intelligence's Fair Use Crisis in the Columbia Journal of Law & the Arts. Here is the abstract. As automation supplants…
Sep 18
Langvardt on Regulating Online Content Moderation @DetroitMercyLaw

Langvardt on Regulating Online Content Moderation @DetroitMercyLaw

Kyle Langvardt, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, is publishing Regulating Online Content Moderation in volume 106 of the Georgetown Law Journal (2018). Here is the abstract. The Supreme Court held in 2017 that “the vast democratic…
Sep 8
Pedrioli on Pope Francis and the Limits of Freedom of Expression @ABFResearch

Pedrioli on Pope Francis and the Limits of Freedom of Expression @ABFResearch

Carlo A. Pedrioli, American Bar Foundation, has published Pope Francis and the Limits of Freedom of Expression in Comparative Perspectives on Freedom of Expression 197 (Russell L. Weaver, Steven I. Friedland & Mark D. Cole eds., 2017).…

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Criminal Law Library Blog

Covers criminal law, information technology and news for law librarians. By David Badertscher.

http://www.criminallawlibraryblog.com/

Aug 12
State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

Included below are my introductory remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries on July 23, 2012 as part Program E-1 State Advocacy Strategies: Learning to Connect, Grow and Survive. The material below…
Aug 12
State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

Included below are my introductory remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries on July 23, 2012 as part Program E-1 State Advocacy Strategies: Learning to Connect, Grow and Survive. The material below…
Aug 12
State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

State Advocacy Strategies: The New York Story

Included below are my introductory remarks delivered at the Annual Meeting of the American Association of Law Libraries on July 23, 2012 as part Program E-1 State Advocacy Strategies: Learning to Connect, Grow and Survive. The material below…

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CYB3RCRIM3

Features observations on technology, law and lawlessness. By University of Dayton Susan Brenner.

http://cyb3rcrim3.blogspot.com/

Sep 15
The Judge, the Email and “Violating a Criminal Protection Order”

The Judge, the Email and “Violating a Criminal Protection Order”

This post examines an opinion issued by the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Colorado: People v. Lesuer, 2017 WL 3588713. The opinion begins by explaining that thePresiding Disciplinary Judge approved the parties'…
Sep 11
“Doing Something on a Laptop,” Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and the Bench Trial

“Doing Something on a Laptop,” Ineffective Assistance of Counsel and the Bench Trial

This post examines a recent decision from the Appellate Court of Illinois – Second District: People v. Perry, 2017 WL 3328365 (2017). The court began the opinion by explaining thatthe trial court properly summarily dismissed defendant's…
Sep 1
Murder, the Facebook Message and Self-Defense

Murder, the Facebook Message and Self-Defense

TThis post examines a recent opinion from the Court of Appeals of Indiana: Richardson v. State, 2017 WL 2872300 (2017). The court began the opinion by explaining that “Appellant-Defendant, Terrance L. Richardson (Richardson),…

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Technology & Marketing Law…

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Covers Internet, technology and online marketing legal issues. Published by Santa Clara University School of Law Professor Eric Goldman.

http://blog.ericgoldman.org/

Sep 14
Doubling (& Tripling) Down on Trademark Protection For Secret Menu Items–In-N-Out v. Smashburger (Guest Blog Post)

Doubling (& Tripling) Down on Trademark Protection For Secret Menu Items–In-N-Out v. Smashburger (Guest Blog Post)

by guest blogger Alexandra Jane Roberts Last week, California-based burger chain In-N-Out sued Denver-based Smashburger, alleging infringement and dilution of trademarks including DOUBLE-DOUBLE and TRIPLE TRIPLE (for, among other things,…
Sep 13
Facebook Wins Appeal Over Allegedly Discriminatory Content Removal–Sikhs for Justice v. Facebook

Facebook Wins Appeal Over Allegedly Discriminatory Content Removal–Sikhs for Justice v. Facebook

[It’s impossible to blog about Section 230 without reminding you that Congress is on the cusp of gutting it.] I previously summarized this case: Sikhs for Justice (“SFJ”) is a human rights group advocating for Sikh…
Sep 11
No “Contract By Tweet” for Plaintiff Who Pitches Movie Idea via Social Media

No “Contract By Tweet” for Plaintiff Who Pitches Movie Idea via Social Media

This is an idea theft case based on the idea behind “Creed” the movie, a spinoff of the famous Rocky movies. Jarrett Alexander alleged that he came up with the idea for Creed, drafted the screenplay, and put together a...

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eMedia Law

Covers internet marketing and online media. By Travis Crabtree.

http://www.emedialaw.com/

Mar 9
Do You Even Meme Bro? The Law of Internet Meme

Do You Even Meme Bro? The Law of Internet Meme

You know you’ve chuckled at a few of them–the ubiquitous internet meme. But, have you ever wondered whether all this sharing, changing and going “viral” is legal. Protecting or commercializing your meme If…
Feb 28
Texas Supreme Court Confirms Broad Scope of Anti-SLAPP Law

Texas Supreme Court Confirms Broad Scope of Anti-SLAPP Law

Back in late 2015, I wrote a five-part series on the Expanding Scope of the TCPA or Texas’ Anti-SLAPP law. The Supreme Court of Texas confirmed our analysis last week with its decision in the ExxonMobil v. Coleman confirming that…
Nov 22
Back to Basics: Trademarks Part 5

Back to Basics: Trademarks Part 5

What do I need to do to protect my mark after it is registered? Unlike copyrights and patents, trademarks can last forever if you take the right steps. Once properly registered, you will have to file your first Declaration of Continued Use…

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CommLawBlog

Covers developments in the entire range of issues addressed by the Federal Communications Commission in its regulation of spectrum-related activities, as well as copyright, trademark, First Amendment and Internet issues. By Fletcher, Heald & Hildreth.

http://www.commlawblog.com/

Sep 19
Fall FCC Broadcasting and Telecommunications Deadline

Fall FCC Broadcasting and Telecommunications Deadline

Note our list is not comprehensive. Other proceedings may apply to you. Please do not hesitate to contact FHH if you have any questions. September 26, 2017 – Annual Regulatory Fees – These will be due and…
Sep 13
Online Public File to Bring New Scrutiny to Issues/Programs List

Online Public File to Bring New Scrutiny to Issues/Programs List

Believe it or not, the date by which all radio stations must have their complete public files online is now less than six months away. Television stations have been dealing with this reality for several years now, as have large stations in…
Sep 11
Busy Times Lie Ahead in Telecomm as Pai Lays Out Modernization Plan

Busy Times Lie Ahead in Telecomm as Pai Lays Out Modernization Plan

As we wrote about last week, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai is planning to make some major overhauls at the FCC. Eight months into his term, Pai is preparing to “modernize [the FCC’s] rules to match the realities of today’s…

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Robert Ambrogi's LawSites

Tracking new and intriguing Web sites for the legal profession.

http://www.lawsitesblog.com/

Sep 19
New Hate Crime App Helps Victims Find Help and Resource

New Hate Crime App Helps Victims Find Help and Resource

Last March, I participated in a day-long design sprint held with the goal of developing an app to assist hate-crime victims. Now, that app has been released. The design event was held at Suffolk University Law School in Boston and was…
Sep 18
Proud To Announce I Will Receive The Yankee Quill Award For Journalism

Proud To Announce I Will Receive The Yankee Quill Award For Journalism

I am extremely honored to report that I have been selected to receive the Yankee Quill Award, presented by the Academy of New England Journalists “to honor extraordinary newspaper men and women for their lifetime of achievement and…
Sep 18
Rocket Matter Spins Off Its Own Payment Processing Company for Credit Card

Rocket Matter Spins Off Its Own Payment Processing Company for Credit Card

Accepting credit card payments is becoming increasingly common among solo and small-firm lawyers. Contributing to this trend are credit card processing companies that specialize in handling payments for lawyers and therefore in understanding…

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Freedom To Differ

Speaks freely about legal and policy issues facing the media and the internet. By Peter Black.

http://www.freedomtodiffer.com/freedom_to_differ/

Apr 29
Best Australian law schools according to the QS World University Ranking

Best Australian law schools according to the QS World University Ranking

The QS World University Rankings 2015 for Law have been released. The QS World University Rankings is one of the few international rankings that also provide subject rankings, including for law. While these rankings are always somewhat…
Feb 25
Best Australian law schools according to the QS World University Ranking

Best Australian law schools according to the QS World University Ranking

The QS World University Rankings 2014 for Law have been released. The QS World University Rankings is one of the few international rankings that also provide subject rankings, including for law. While these rankings are always somewhat…
Oct 1
Daily Twitter Link

Daily Twitter Link

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Inforrm\'s Blog

Discusses issues of media law and responsibility with a special focus on libel and privacy law and the balance between the two.

https://inforrm.wordpress.com/

Sep 19
Beyond cats and Kardashians: can journalism satisfy audiences without dumbing down? – Peter Fray

Beyond cats and Kardashians: can journalism satisfy audiences without dumbing down? – Peter Fray

As the Federal government attempts to reform Australia’s media ownership laws, evidence is emerging that journalists are moving away from the traditional watchdog role of the press towards satisfying the demands of audiences. Decades of…
Sep 17
Case Law, Australia: Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd, Rebel Wilson awarded defamation damages of Aus$4.5 million

Case Law, Australia: Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd, Rebel Wilson awarded defamation damages of Aus$4.5 million

On 13 September 2017, Dixon J handed down judgment in the case of Wilson v Bauer Media Pty Ltd [2017] VSC 521. He awarded Rebel Wilson a total of Aus$4,567,472 in defamation damages against Bauer Media Pty Ltd and Bauer Media…
Sep 16
Can taking down websites really stop terrorists and hate groups? -Thomas Holt, Joshua D Freilich and Steven Chermak

Can taking down websites really stop terrorists and hate groups? -Thomas Holt, Joshua D Freilich and Steven Chermak

In the wake of an explosion in London on September 15, President Trump called for cutting off extremists’ access to the internet. Racists and terrorists, and many other extremists, have used the internet for decades and adapted as…

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Torrent Defenders

Covers defenses for persons charged with online copyright infringement.

http://www.torrent-defenders.com

Sep 19
Badhouse Studios, LLC Has Filed Federal Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Alleging Illegal Downloads of the Movie “Larceny” – ISP Subpoena Defense

Badhouse Studios, LLC Has Filed Federal Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Alleging Illegal Downloads of the Movie “Larceny” – ISP Subpoena Defense

Badhouse Studios, LLC has filed federal copyright infringement lawsuits alleging illegal downloads of the movie “Larceny”. On September 18, 2017 Badhouse Studios, LLC filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against 13…
Sep 18
Ohio Case by Cook Productions for Eddie Murphy Movie Results in Default Judgment – ISP Defense

Ohio Case by Cook Productions for Eddie Murphy Movie Results in Default Judgment – ISP Defense

Default Judgments in Cook Productions Case The Ohio case of Cook Productions, LLC v. Hughes, et al, case number 3:16-cv-03045, shows the danger of not defending yourself in a movie downloading copyright infringement lawsuit. Movie company…
Sep 12
POW Nevada LLC Sues Colorado Internet Users for “Revolt” Movie Downloads – ISP Subpoena Defense

POW Nevada LLC Sues Colorado Internet Users for “Revolt” Movie Downloads – ISP Subpoena Defense

POW Nevada LLC Sues Colorado Comcast and CenturyLink Users for “Revolt” Movie Downloads Antonelli Law’s founder attorney Jeffrey Antonelli is admitted to federal court in Colorado, and we noticed Comcast and CenturyLink…

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CommLawCenter

Provides breaking news and analysis of communications law and business. By Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP.

http://www.commlawcenter.com/

Sep 15
FCC Announces Annual Regulatory Fee Deadline, Gives Break to Small Market Radio Stations and Stations in Hurricane-Affected Area

FCC Announces Annual Regulatory Fee Deadline, Gives Break to Small Market Radio Stations and Stations in Hurricane-Affected Area

[Breaking News: Moments before the release of this post, the FCC issued a Public Notice announcing an extension of time to the end of the government’s fiscal year for regulatory fee payors in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma…
Sep 5
FCC Pushes Back New Unified Ownership Report Filing Deadline for Commercial and NCE Broadcast Station

FCC Pushes Back New Unified Ownership Report Filing Deadline for Commercial and NCE Broadcast Station

The FCC announced on Friday afternoon that it would push back the December 1, 2017 deadline for commercial and noncommercial broadcast stations to file their biennial ownership reports. Rather than opening the filing window on September…
Aug 31
FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ August 2017

FCC Enforcement Monitor ~ August 2017

Pillsbury’s communications lawyers have published FCC Enforcement Monitor monthly since 1999 to inform our clients of notable FCC enforcement actions against FCC license holders and others. This month’s issue includes:…

Rank this Week: 663

Susan Crawford Blog

By Cardozo Law School professor Susan Crawford.

http://scrawford.net/blog/

Aug 4
From The New Yorker: Why We Despise Cable Provider

From The New Yorker: Why We Despise Cable Provider

August 7, 2017 – The New Yorker’s Sheelah Kolhatkar explores how consolidation has landed Internet access providers among the ranks of the most hated businesses in the country. Susan Crawford explains that when it comes to…
May 3
MIT Tech Conversation with Telecommunications Policy Expert Susan Crawford

MIT Tech Conversation with Telecommunications Policy Expert Susan Crawford

May 1, 2017 – Telecommunications policy expert and Harvard Law professor Susan Crawford explains why Americans pay too much money for connectivity that’s too slow and offers potential solutions.
May 1
Governing Magazine Examines P3s to Bridge Digital Divide

Governing Magazine Examines P3s to Bridge Digital Divide

May 1, 2017 – Many municipalities are forming public-private partnerships to bring high-speed Internet to long-neglected places. Their approaches, however, vary widely. Susan Crawford weighs in on Google Fiber: “People got all…

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OberIPWatch

Covers IP issues of importance to clients in science, technology, healthcare, education, media and the arts. By Ober Kaler.

http://oberipwatch.com/

Aug 3
To Be or Not to Be a Micro Entity

To Be or Not to Be a Micro Entity

When filing a patent application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), certain applicants have the option to designate “small entity status” or “micro entity status.” Claiming either […]
Jul 21
Return of the Rocket Docket?: New Case Law Potentially Changes the Tide of Patent Lawsuits Fleeing Favored Venue

Return of the Rocket Docket?: New Case Law Potentially Changes the Tide of Patent Lawsuits Fleeing Favored Venue

The United States Supreme Court’s May decision in TC Heartland LLC v. Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC was widely seen as a limitation on the jurisdictions in which a patent […]
Jul 13
Canada’s Embattled Anti-Spam Law Marks End of Grace Period Despite Uncertain Future

Canada’s Embattled Anti-Spam Law Marks End of Grace Period Despite Uncertain Future

On July 1, 2017, an important grace period terminated for Canada’s Anti-Spam Law (CASL), which initially took effect on July 1, 2014. The beginning of this month marked the end of […]

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Blog Law Blog

Covers the legal aspects of blogging. Topics include blog-related intellectual property law, Internet regulation, defamation, and censorship, as well as how blogs are used as evidence and authority in the courts. By Professor Eric E. Johnson.

http://bloglawblog.com/blog/

Jul 14
Client in Chief: The Nightmare of Lawyering for Trump

Client in Chief: The Nightmare of Lawyering for Trump

TweetHere’s something you already knew: “managing Trump” is a “‘titanic’ legal task.” That’s from the app-based headline for the this Washington Post story: Trump’s legal team faces…
Jul 14
Free-Expression Organization Sues Trump Over Blocking People From @realDonaldTrump on Twitter

Free-Expression Organization Sues Trump Over Blocking People From @realDonaldTrump on Twitter

TweetThe Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University, along with a number of individuals, has sued President Donald Trump in the federal court for blocking users from his Twitter account, @realDonaldTrump. The organization said in…
Mar 10
British Activist/Blogger Wins Tweet Libel Award Against Columnist

British Activist/Blogger Wins Tweet Libel Award Against Columnist

TweetBritish news is reporting that Jack Monroe (@MxJackMonroe), who writes about hunger and food issues, has won £24,000 (US$29,200) damages award against newspaper columnist and TV personality Katie Hopkins (@KTHopkins) over two…

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MediaBerkman

Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet & Society Podcast.

http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/mediaberkman

Dec 15
Radio Berkman 238: Fake News & How To Stop It

Radio Berkman 238: Fake News & How To Stop It

Listen: or download | …also in Ogg Even before Election Day, 2016, observers of technology & journalism were delivering warnings about the spread of fake news. Headlines like “Pope Francis Shocks World, Endorses Donald…
Dec 15
Radio Berkman 238: Fake News & How To Stop It

Radio Berkman 238: Fake News & How To Stop It

Listen: or download | …also in Ogg Even before Election Day, 2016, observers of technology & journalism were delivering warnings about the spread of fake news. Headlines like “Pope Francis Shocks World, Endorses Donald…
May 31
Dalia Topelson Ritvo and Kira Hessekiel: Exploring Corporate Structures and Governance Models for the Open-Source Community

Dalia Topelson Ritvo and Kira Hessekiel: Exploring Corporate Structures and Governance Models for the Open-Source Community

Organizations that develop open source software are often inherently fragmented and loosely-networked, which can make governance and decision-making a challenge. In addition, as the open source community grows and becomes more global, so too…

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Blawg IT

Covers patent, copyright, trademark and Internet related legal issues. By Patent Attorney Brett Trout.

http://blawgit.com

Aug 29
Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett J. Trout has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Patent Law. The Best Lawyers in America® publication is the oldest…
Aug 29
Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett Trout selected for The Best Lawyers® 2017 in both Patent Law and Information Technology Law

Brett J. Trout has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 23rd Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Information Technology Law and Patent Law. The Best Lawyers in America® publication is the oldest…
Mar 21
Supreme Court Takes On Design Patent Damage

Supreme Court Takes On Design Patent Damage

Apple v. Samsung Apple applied for and received two design patents covering design elements on the front face of the Apple iPhone. Apple then successfully sued Samsung for infringement of these design patents. The jury awarded Apple damages…

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CyberInquirer

Covers developments in cyber law and insurance. By Richard J. Bortnick.

http://cyberinquirer.com

May 1
7th Circuit Court of Appeals finds Article III Standing for P.F. Chang’s Plaintiff

7th Circuit Court of Appeals finds Article III Standing for P.F. Chang’s Plaintiff

On April 14, 2016, the Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit reinstated plaintiffs’ action against P.F. Chang’s restaurant chain that arose out of the well-reported breach of payment card information. The action was previously…
Apr 24
Insurers: Assert Your Subrogation Right

Insurers: Assert Your Subrogation Right

The following column was first published in 2012. It is as fresh today as it was then. Its time to take it to heart. Rick It is axiomatic to say that insurance products evolve. Indeed, like virtually every organic structure, its development,…
Apr 13
Fourth Circuit Rules GL Insurer Has Duty To Defend Data Breach Claim

Fourth Circuit Rules GL Insurer Has Duty To Defend Data Breach Claim

In a brief, unpublished decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed a ruling that Travelers must defend Portal Healthcare Solutions in an underlying lawsuit involving the disclosure of confidential medical records on…

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The Unruly of Law

Reports on media law cases, developments in new media and traditional journalism. By Sheldon Toplitt.

http://theunrulyoflaw.blogspot.com/

Dec 24
TUOL's 1,900 Milestone, Kidney Stone & A New Chapter...

TUOL's 1,900 Milestone, Kidney Stone & A New Chapter...

The Unruly of Law today published its 1,900th post. That's pretty amazing, we state unabashedly, and in disbelief. The Unruly of Law today is included among the American Bar Association's Legal Blogs and Justia's Law Blogs.When "TUOL" began…
Dec 24
Hulu Can't Shake Privacy Suit

Hulu Can't Shake Privacy Suit

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)United States Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler last week denied a summary judgment motion by Hulu, LLC, to dismiss a putative class action invasion of privacy suit brought by users of the on-demand streaming video…
Dec 24
Magazine Media Giant Bolsters TV Holding

Magazine Media Giant Bolsters TV Holding

Image via CrunchBaseDes Moines-based Meredith Corp. has added to its stable of tv stations by acquiring two stations from Gannett Co. for $407 million, mediabistro.com FishbowlNY reported.Meredith adds Top 25 Market St. Louis' KMOV-TV and…

Rank this Week: 768

The First: First Amendment…

The First: First Amendment Project's Weblog

Covers First Amendment Issues. From the First Amendment Project.

http://www.thefirstamendment.org/blog/

Dec 21
Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Condemn No Evil

Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Condemn No Evil

The latest issue of Index on Censorship magazine includes an interview with Jytte Klausen about her new book on the Danish cartoons crisis and why Yale University Press chose to publish it without any illustrations. Index on Censorship…
Oct 13
Ralph Lauren: Impossibly Skinny, Impossibly Fashionable

Ralph Lauren: Impossibly Skinny, Impossibly Fashionable

Yep. Believe it or not, the Ralph Lauren model above has not been manipulated. At least not by me. By Ralph's fashion empire. He placed her in a slightly different context however. Note the body types though. Spot any differences?I cannot…
Sep 7
Anonymity: Social responsibility, civility...or fear?

Anonymity: Social responsibility, civility...or fear?

An article in the New York Times, China Web Sites Seeking Users’ Names, reveals a new intrusion by Chinese authorities. This argument against anonymity has been made here in the United States as well. Recently Google revealed the name of a…

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ef yeah copyright law

Focuses on sharing news, information and resources about copyright and trademark law, privacy and security issues, contracts, including Terms of Use and license agreements, as well as caselaw, law suits and new legislation that could impact IP laws in the US and elsewhere.

http://www.isfanficlegal.com/

Sep 19
the three generations of fanfic:

the three generations of fanfic:

madmaudlingoes: ledamemangociana: heymarauders: livejournal, fanfiction.net and ao3which one were you? I HAVE LITERALLY LIVED THROUGH ALL OF THEM WHAT THE FUCK DOES THAT SAY ABOUT ME Oh bb there is so much more to it than that. First…
Sep 19
25 Things to Know About the OTW

25 Things to Know About the OTW

transformativeworks: We’ve been around a while now, so as part of celebrating #otw10 here are 25 things to know about the OTW! https://goo.gl/FuuMWS العربية • Bahasa Indonesia •…
Jul 21
transformativeworks: audiaphilios: jenroses: star-anise: cesy replied to your photoset: bookshop:...

transformativeworks: audiaphilios: jenroses: star-anise: cesy replied to your photoset: bookshop:...

transformativeworks: audiaphilios: jenroses: star-anise: cesy replied to your photoset: bookshop: What do you want in your OTW… Still an idea, but turned out complicated to implement and something else was more urgent, I…

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Ad Briefs: Covering Your Ads

Covers legal issues affecting interactive, sports and entertainment marketing and promotions. By Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton LLP.

http://www.coveringyourads.com/

Sep 19
#CAUTION: FTC Ramps Up Enforcement of and Education on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirement

#CAUTION: FTC Ramps Up Enforcement of and Education on Social Media Influencer Disclosure Requirement

In 2017, being a “social media influencer” can mean big bucks. Companies are increasingly eager to pay individuals with large social media followings substantial sums to promote products in the hopes of reaching millions of…
Jul 31
Privacy Hat Trick: Three New State Laws to Juggle

Privacy Hat Trick: Three New State Laws to Juggle

Nevada, Oregon and New Jersey recently passed laws focusing on the collection of consumer information, serving as a reminder for advertisers, retailers, publishers and data collectors to keep up-to-date, accurate and compliant privacy and…
Jul 18
A Deeper Dive Into the FTC Crack-Down on Social Media Influencers: What You Should Know Before You Post

A Deeper Dive Into the FTC Crack-Down on Social Media Influencers: What You Should Know Before You Post

In our previous blog post, “Brands Beware!!! FTC Scrutinizing Influencer Posts for Compliance with Endorsement Guides,” we reported that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) had issued more than 90 letters to brands…

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Freedom to Tinker

Focuses on issues related to legal regulation of technology, and especially on legal attempts to restrict the right of technologists and citizens to tinker with technological devices. From Princeton's Center for Information Technology Policy.

https://freedom-to-tinker.com/

Sep 19
Breaking your bubble

Breaking your bubble

This is the first part of a two-part series about a class project on online filter bubbles. In this post, we talk about our pedagogical approach and how we carried out the project. To read more about the results of the project, go to Part…
Sep 19
What our students found when they tried to break their bubble

What our students found when they tried to break their bubble

This is the second part of a two-part series about a class project on online filter bubbles. In this post, where we focus on the results. You can read more about our pedagogical approach and how we carried out the project here. By Janet Xu…
Sep 18
SESTA May Encourage the Adoption of Broken Automated Filtering Technologie

SESTA May Encourage the Adoption of Broken Automated Filtering Technologie

The Senate is currently considering the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA, S. 1693), with a scheduled hearing tomorrow. In brief, the proposed legislation threatens to roll back aspects of Section 230 of the…

Rank this Week: 1627

The Brand Protection Blog

Reports on developments and trends in all areas of the law that impact brands, including the creation, promotion and protection of branded products and services. By Norton Rose Fulbright.

http://www.thebrandprotectionblog.com/

Sep 19
Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

Get your IP game on: intellectual property protection and video game

The video game industry around the world and in Canada is booming. Not only does this market create new and varied forms of entertainment, it also creates jobs and generates staggering sales revenues. Industry statistics for the United States…
Sep 14
Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

Promoting an innovation economy – Australian Government responds to Productivity Commission’s report into IP arrangement

We recently published an article on the potential impact on the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry Report on Intellectual Property Arrangements (Report) on Australia’s innovation economy. The Australian Government has now responded…
Sep 12
“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

“Certified” quality doesn’t prevent EU trademarks from cancellation

Recently the ECJ decided about the requirement of right-prevailing/genuine use of trademarks registered by legal entities or associations licensing its trademarks to ensure that certain quality standards are met.… Continue reading The…

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Copyright, Intellectual Property,…

Copyright, Intellectual Property, Computer, Internet, e-Commerce Law

Covers IP/IT law, with a strong focus on copyright and internet law. By Barry Sookman.

http://www.barrysookman.com

Sep 18
Computer and Internet Updates for 2017-09-17

Computer and Internet Updates for 2017-09-17

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Sep 17
Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2017-09-16

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2017-09-16

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Sep 10
Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2017-09-09

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2017-09-09

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Lex Ferenda

Cover cyberlaw, libraries, media and higher education. By Daithí Mac Síthigh.

http://www.lexferenda.com

Sep 18
Now out – Medium Law – the book!

Now out – Medium Law – the book!

My book Medium Law (Routledge) has just been published. It’s available in hardback (from the publisher and from various bookshops) and for Kindle and as a Google Play ebook, and an extract/summary is available here. Here’s the…
Aug 23
Disliking like

Disliking like

I have a new article in the forthcoming issue of the Journal of British Cinema and Television. JBCTV (Edinburgh University Press) is a journal that I have read and cited for some time, so it’s a particular pleasure to be published in it…
May 31
Ten years!

Ten years!

This is a post made out of notes on the first ten years of this blog (2006-2016). Most of the activity was during that first half. I’m posting it now as part of the site reboot. Some things of interest…to me, at least: In that…

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this WEEK in LAW

Denise Howell and guests discuss technology law. From the TWiT netcast network.

http://twit.tv/twil

Sep 15
TWiL 399: Equibot

TWiL 399: Equibot

Facial Recognition and selfies with the bears. What is the state of DACA? $5,000 for a hair? Join Denise Howell, Amber Mckenny, Michael Keyes, and Matthew Curtis discuss the intersection of technology and the law. Do not pay now helps you sue…
Sep 8
TWiL 398: Pumpkin Flavored Justice

TWiL 398: Pumpkin Flavored Justice

Where, exactly, does the 5th amendment protect me? Join the Honorable Thomas E. Delahanty II, Mike Keyes, Denise Howell, and Matthew Curtis discuss the intersection of technology and law. How useful is Apple's new "privacy" button? The…
Sep 1
TWiL 397: Angels Want To Wear My Aggressively Red Shoe

TWiL 397: Angels Want To Wear My Aggressively Red Shoe

Adidas stripes - can't touch this! Join Maria Spear Ollis, Matthew Curtis, Mike Keyes, and Denise Howell discuss the intersection of technology and law. I'm blinded by the light, can I sue Amazon? Can I not pay you to use your photo? Who…

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Broadcast Law Blog

Covers radio, advertising, the FCC, indecency and intellectual property. By Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.

http://www.broadcastlawblog.com/

Sep 14
FCC Releases Draft AM Revitalization Order to Simplify Proofs of Performance

FCC Releases Draft AM Revitalization Order to Simplify Proofs of Performance

Last week, the FCC released a draft of an order to simplify the proofing of AM stations. This order will be considered at the FCC’s September 26 meeting. While the proposals to be adopted are part of the AM Revitalization proceeding,…
Sep 13
Recordkeeping Rules for Third-Party Fundraising by Noncommercial Broadcasters to be Effective November 13, 2017

Recordkeeping Rules for Third-Party Fundraising by Noncommercial Broadcasters to be Effective November 13, 2017

In July, we wrote about the effective date of the FCC’s new rules allowing non-CPB noncommercial stations to interrupt their normal programming to raise funds for third-party charitable and non-profit organizations (we wrote here about…
Sep 11
Washington Issues for TV Broadcasters – Where Things Stand at the FCC

Washington Issues for TV Broadcasters – Where Things Stand at the FCC

There is never a shortage of Washington issues for broadcasters to consider, and the rapid pace of change since the new administration took over in January has made it even more difficult to track where all the issues stand. While we try on…

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Technology, Telecom and Internet…

Technology, Telecom and Internet Blog

Posts on variety of internet law issues, with a focus on domain names, internet governance, social media, internet freedom and privacy. By Bloomberg BNA.

http://www.bna.com/ecommerce-tech-law-blog/

Sep 13
Amazon Tells ICANN to Hurry Up and Approve .Amazon

Amazon Tells ICANN to Hurry Up and Approve .Amazon

Amazon.com Inc. doesn’t want to wait any longer to operate the .amazon internet domain.
Sep 13
Mobile Government Bill Moves Ahead in Wake of Hurricanes Irma, Harvey

Mobile Government Bill Moves Ahead in Wake of Hurricanes Irma, Harvey

It’s hard to access government services when you’re fleeing a hurricane or wildfire. It’s even harder when that government agency’s website isn’t mobile-friendly.
Aug 30
The Fight Over the Uber Name Never End

The Fight Over the Uber Name Never End

When most people think of Uber, they think of the ride-sharing company. But other companies also go by the name, including a cloud computing company based in Tallahassee, Florida.

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Broadband Law Advisor

Provides insight and information on the FCC's National Broadband Plan. By Davis Wright Tremaine LLP.

http://www.broadbandlawadvisor.com/

Sep 13
FCC Expands on Bidding Procedures in Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II Auction Webinar

FCC Expands on Bidding Procedures in Connect America Fund (CAF) Phase II Auction Webinar

Signaling a clear commitment to a successful reverse auction process for the Connect America Fund (“CAF”) Phase II proceeding, members of the FCC’s Rural Broadband Auctions Task Force hosted a webinar yesterday…
Aug 2
Eighth Circuit Affirms FCC’s 2015 Order Equalizing Cable and Telecom Pole Attachment Rate

Eighth Circuit Affirms FCC’s 2015 Order Equalizing Cable and Telecom Pole Attachment Rate

On Monday, July 31, 2017, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, in a unanimous opinion, affirmed the FCC’s November 2015 Order on Reconsideration closing the “telecom formula loophole” to ensure…
Jul 5
FCC Reinstates CPNI Privacy Regulations (and Compliance Filing Obligations) for Telecom and VoIP Service Provider

FCC Reinstates CPNI Privacy Regulations (and Compliance Filing Obligations) for Telecom and VoIP Service Provider

In a recent order, the FCC has reinstated its customer proprietary network information (“CPNI”) rules governing the privacy obligations of voice service providers under Section 222. This action follows the Congressional repeal of…

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Internet on Trial

Discusses current legal topics in the media, sports, and entertainment industries. By Joseph A. Bahgat.

http://www.internetontrial.com/

Sep 8
Chopped-up fingers and bruised egos: How can I find out who posted disparaging comments about me anonymously on the internet?

Chopped-up fingers and bruised egos: How can I find out who posted disparaging comments about me anonymously on the internet?

People who believe their professional reputations or personal integrity have been unfairly impugned by materials anonymously posted on the internet are not defenseless against their unnamed tormentors. Is it possible to discover the identity…
Aug 14
Is it defamation to … tell someone to eat shit?

Is it defamation to … tell someone to eat shit?

This is an easy one. No. By definition, defamation is a false statement of fact, which damages another’s reputation or character. So, telling someone to eat shit, which is nothing but a more colorful way of saying ‘go fly a…
Aug 1
Is there a constitutionally protected right to record police activity?

Is there a constitutionally protected right to record police activity?

Spoiler alert: It depends. The short, easy answer is, yes, the First Amendment protects your right to film the actions of on-duty police officers, but the right is not without limits. The most common limitation on filming is when it…

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TeleFrieden

Covers legal, regulatory, marketplace and cultural issues affecting the information, communications and entertainment industries. By Rob Frieden.

http://telefrieden.blogspot.com/

Aug 31
Plausible Deniability and Its Role in Sponsored Research

Plausible Deniability and Its Role in Sponsored Research

Readers of this blog know how much I detest sponsored research, particularly the undisclosed kind. An even more pernicious strain discloses a sponsor in the form of a…
Aug 25
Wireline vs. Wireless Broadband: Alternative or Complementary Technologies?

Wireline vs. Wireless Broadband: Alternative or Complementary Technologies?

If a market has many facilities-based competitors, the justification for regulatory oversight abates and the invisible hand of the marketplace can do wonder for consumers. Few would disagree…
Aug 22
Seven Questions About Wireless Carrier Throttling of All Video Stream

Seven Questions About Wireless Carrier Throttling of All Video Stream

Verizon has joined the ranks of wireless carriers in the U.S. that degrade video screen resolution even if nearby tower congestion has not occurred. See…

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TCPA Watch

Features business, legal and policy developments under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. By K&L Gates.

https://www.tmtlawwatch.com/

Aug 30
District Court Denies Class Certification in TCPA Case; Finds No Injury Possible Where Call Recipients Consented to Calls, Even if Consent Not in Writing

District Court Denies Class Certification in TCPA Case; Finds No Injury Possible Where Call Recipients Consented to Calls, Even if Consent Not in Writing

By Joseph C. Wylie II, Andrew C. Glass, Gregory N. Blase, Molly K. McGinley, and Lexi D. Bond The Northern District of Illinois recently refused to certify a class in a case brought under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47…
Jul 27
DISTRICT COURT SET TO RULE ON CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN FIRST AMENDMENT CHALLENGE TO TCPA

DISTRICT COURT SET TO RULE ON CROSS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN FIRST AMENDMENT CHALLENGE TO TCPA

By Andrew C. Glass, Gregory N. Blase, Christopher J. Valente, Michael R. Creta, and Natasha C. Pereira Last week, a bi-partisan coalition of political groups and the federal government completed briefing cross motions for summary judgment in…
Jul 18
District Court Confirms That Text Messages Completing Consumer-Initiated Transaction Are Not Telemarketing

District Court Confirms That Text Messages Completing Consumer-Initiated Transaction Are Not Telemarketing

By Joseph C. Wylie II, Molly K. McGinley, and Lexi D. Bond A recent decision from the Western District of Washington, Noah Wick v. Twilio Inc., Case No. C16-00914RSL, resulted in dismissal of a putative class action lawsuit under the…

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Beyond Telecom Law Blog

Covers telecom policy, services agreements and data security/privacy. By Keller and Heckman LLP.

http://www.beyondtelecomlawblog.com

Aug 29
Has FirstNet Rebranded AT&T’s Network as the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network?

Has FirstNet Rebranded AT&T’s Network as the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network?

After an extended deliberative process and pursuant to issuance of a Request for Proposals (“RFP”), the First Responder Network Authority, commonly known as FirstNet, selected AT&T as its partner to build, operate and maintain…
Aug 14
Telecommunications Services Agreements and the Four Corners Defense

Telecommunications Services Agreements and the Four Corners Defense

A guiding principle for attorneys and their clients when negotiating telecommunications services agreements is the four corners defense. No, not the end-of-game defensive strategy devised by the legendary Dean Smith for his UNC…
Jun 29
States Deserve A Complete Picture In Evaluating FirstNet/AT&T Coverage Plan

States Deserve A Complete Picture In Evaluating FirstNet/AT&T Coverage Plan

FirstNet recently selected AT&T as its partner to build, operate and maintain the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (“NPSBN”). With AT&T leading the charge, network development appears to be on a fast track.…

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Create Protect Blog

Covers intellectual property, media and entertainment law. By Bennett Law Office.

http://www.tbennettlaw.com/createprotect/

Aug 14
Updates on Prince Estate - Heirs Determined; UMG Deal Voided; Possible Dispute Over Prince Stage Show

Updates on Prince Estate - Heirs Determined; UMG Deal Voided; Possible Dispute Over Prince Stage Show

What Happens Now that Prince's Heirs Are Determined?More than a year after Prince's death, the court certified Prince's heirs as his sister and five, half siblings. Under Minnesota law, half siblings are treated equally with full siblings for…
Aug 4
Entertainment Law Update Episode 87 - Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark

Entertainment Law Update Episode 87 - Tamera Bennett and Gordon Firemark

Listen to Dallas-area music lawyer Tamera Bennett and Los Angeles film lawyer Gordon Firemark discuss the latest entertainment law issues on the Entertainment Law Update Podcast.Click the arrow below to listen or click the "Apple" below to…
Jul 14
Entertainment Law Update Episode 86 -- Tamera Bennett & Gordon Firemark

Entertainment Law Update Episode 86 -- Tamera Bennett & Gordon Firemark

Listen to Dallas-area music lawyer Tamera Bennett and Los Angeles film lawyer Gordon Firemark discuss the latest entertainment law issues on the Entertainment Law Update Podcast.Click the arrow below to listen or click the "Apple" below to…

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Cyberleagle

Graham Smith's blog on law, IT, the Internet and new media

http://cyberleagle.blogspot.com/

Aug 14
21 years of cross-border liability on the internet

21 years of cross-border liability on the internet

The Canadian Supreme Court decision in Equustek and the French Conseil d'Etat decision to make a CJEU reference in Google v CNIL have once again focused attention on the intractable issues around cross-border liability for publication on…
Jul 17
Worldwide search de-indexing orders: Google v Equustek

Worldwide search de-indexing orders: Google v Equustek

The Supreme Court of Canada has issued its decision in Google Inc v Equustek (28 June 2017). This is the case in which a small Canadian technology company, Equustek, asked the Canadian courts to grant an injunction against the well-known US…
May 29
Squaring the circle of end to end encryption

Squaring the circle of end to end encryption

Eager student:Encryption seems to be back in the news. Why has this come up again?Scholarly lawyer: It never really went away. Ever since David Cameron sounded off about encryption before meeting Barack Obama in January 2015 it’s been…

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Diversity at Albany Law School

A blawg from Albany Law School's Diversity Office to engage all students, faculty and staff to create a community of inclusion and to have an open forum to address issues facing all of us.

http://albanylawdiversity.wordpress.com/

Aug 9
Fall 2017 Jobs: $1,800/semester stipend working in Albany Law firms! Apply by August 10.

Fall 2017 Jobs: $1,800/semester stipend working in Albany Law firms! Apply by August 10.

REMINDER… APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL 2017 ACBA DIVERSITY INTERNSHIPS, Tomorrow, Thursday August 10, 2017, is the deadline to apply for …Continue reading →
Jul 24
Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship: Apply by September 15, 2017.

Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) Scholarship: Apply by September 15, 2017.

THE PRBA SCHOLARSHIP FUND APPLICATION, to learn more about this scholarship for law students, visit: www.prbasf.org NEW DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 2017 (EXTENDED …Continue reading →
Jul 14
Diversity Opportunities! Upcoming deadlines for Fall ’17 & Summer ’18 job

Diversity Opportunities! Upcoming deadlines for Fall ’17 & Summer ’18 job

Throughout the year, various Diversity opportunities are posted online in ALBANYLAW LINK. To search for these opportunities, log into your …Continue reading →

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Center for Art Law Blog

Features art and cultural heritage law resources and reviews.

http://itsartlaw.com

Jul 27
Book Review: “Art Law: A Concise Guide for Artists, Curators, and Art Educators”(2016)

Book Review: “Art Law: A Concise Guide for Artists, Curators, and Art Educators”(2016)

By Wylie Rechler Ever wonder about the processes, complexities, and challenges revolving around an artist’s journey from studio to international renown? Or a collector’s campaign from inheritance to resale of an artwork…
Jul 20
Folding the White Cube: What Is Transforming the Gallery Scene in NYC?

Folding the White Cube: What Is Transforming the Gallery Scene in NYC?

by Alexandra Terrell* Speaking at a Stropheus Art Law event entitled “Letting Go of Brick and Mortar: The Future of the Gallery” in September 2016, Josh Baer noted that the notorious art scene in the Big Apple has always changed…
Jul 7
Give and Take: on Jeff Koons mastering contractual and statutory relationships with other artist

Give and Take: on Jeff Koons mastering contractual and statutory relationships with other artist

By Madeleine Conlin* Contemporary blue-chip artist and controversial figure Jeff Koons has long been known for developing concepts, then leaving the implementation of his designs to studio assistants to execute the vision. Historically studio…

Rank this Week: 2946

Media and Communications Policy

Covers First Amendment and communication policy issues. By the Media Institute.

http://www.mediacompolicy.org/

May 17
The Real Crisis of Campus Free Expression

The Real Crisis of Campus Free Expression

College campuses should be bastions of free speech. Today, they often seem to be the very places in American society where there is the least tolerance for controversial ideas. Unfortunately, much of the discussion of why this has…
Mar 21
Keep Big Bird, Ditch the News: A Path Forward for PBS With Budget Cut

Keep Big Bird, Ditch the News: A Path Forward for PBS With Budget Cut

As was the case a half-dozen years ago, PBS and NPR are again the subject of a contentious debate about their taxpayer funding, this time courtesy of President Trump. The problem with that debate, then and now, is that like so many policy…
Mar 13
Sunshine Week: A Timely Celebration

Sunshine Week: A Timely Celebration

Sunshine Week, a nationwide event taking place this week (March 12-18), is an annual reminder that access to government information is not something we can take for granted. In fact, prior to July 4, 1967, when the Freedom of Information Act…

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nathuLAW

Focuses on the interplay between law and education in the Caribbean region, with particular reference to Trinidad and Tobago.

http://nathulaw.com

May 5
What happens if I’m injured while traveling in a “PH” taxi?

What happens if I’m injured while traveling in a “PH” taxi?

The private taxi (sometimes referred to as the ‘pirate taxi’) business is flourishing in Trinidad and Tobago. It seems that the authorities have turned a…
May 5
Understanding the court system in Trinidad and Tobago

Understanding the court system in Trinidad and Tobago

The Judiciary of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, headed by the Chief Justice, comprises the Supreme Court of Judicature and the Magistracy. The Judiciary…
Feb 28
Going live: What you need to know about live streaming and the law

Going live: What you need to know about live streaming and the law

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Periscope now give users the options to broadcast ‘live’ to their timeline. While this live streaming option…

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Watching the Connectives

Covers telecoms and technology. By Olswang.

http://robbratby.com/

Mar 30
Goodbye from Watching the Connectives: hello from The Digital Watcher

Goodbye from Watching the Connectives: hello from The Digital Watcher

To all my readers, thank you and goodbye. This blog is now an ex-blog. The first post of this blog was published six years ago in December 2010. Since then, there have been over 90,000 views of the 165 posts … Continue reading →
Aug 3
Ofcom consults on revision of (half of) UK’s general authorisation condition

Ofcom consults on revision of (half of) UK’s general authorisation condition

As anticipated, Ofcom yesterday started a consultation on its plans to update the UK’s Conditions of General Entitlement i.e. the obligations placed on all telecoms operators in the UK that rely on the UK’s general authorisation.…
Jul 26
UK’s Financial Conduct Authority issues guidance on cloud

UK’s Financial Conduct Authority issues guidance on cloud

On 7 July 2016, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued finalised guidance for authorised UK financial institutions use of cloud services. In a marked contrast to some other jurisdictions’ approach, this…

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eMedia Law insider

Covers internet marketing and online media. By Looper Reeed.