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e-Commerce Meets American IdolWith review sites, blogs and commentary appearing everywhere online — and who knows if anyone other than these sites’ creators read them — let’s examine the legal implications of online commentary, everything from writing a review of a book you love on Amazon.com, to registering a domain name and creating a Web site.
German Federal Constitutional Court Rules on ‘Online Search’ of ComputersRecently, the highest German Court, the Federal Constitutional Court confirmed a new human right regarding a person’s “confidentiality of data and integrity of IT systems.” The judgment is a landmark decision that will have impact on further legislative activity as well as IT jurisdiction in various areas. The new right is being derived from the “general personal right,” one of the fundamental human rights of the German constitution.
SEC Improves e-Capital RaisingThe Internet provides private companies with a cost-effective way to introduce themselves to many potential investors. It also facilitates efficient capital fundraising opportunities. That stated, the SEC revision of Rule 144 makes raising capital on the Internet easier, and cheaper. The SEC changed Rule 144 to reduce regulation of restricted securities, which, in turn, facilitates Internet capital-raising.
Download Ruling May Raise Burden For Record LabelsThose who download music to their computers now have two unlikely heroes: Janet Bond Arterton, a federal judge who sits in New Haven, CT; and Christopher David Brennan, a young Waterford, CT, resident who has reportedly downloaded songs by Billy Joel, Hootie and the Blowfish and other artists. Brennan is one of about 30,000 people sued by the music industry in recent years for allegedly taking music from the Internet without paying for it.
How to Prepare for a Live PresentationWhether they’re giving a speech at a conference, pitching a client or making an internal presentation at a firm or corporate retreat, time and again lawyers are waiting until the last minute to prepare. Appearing live is all about impact and impression. It’s about being memorable in an impressive way. If you are taking the time to appear live and in person anywhere — and your audience is, too — then why wouldn’t you prepare for the event fully honoring the idea that live communication is all about connection and energy?
e-Commerce Docket SheetMonitoring e-Mail To Bankrupt Entity Is OK under e-Privacy Laws
‘Knowing’ or ‘Willful’ TCPA Violation Does Not Require Showing Knowledge
Group Lacks Standing For Unsolicited Faxes Claims under TCPA
Clickwrap Forum Clause Enforceable, Even in Adhesion Contract
Arbitration Clause with Class Action Waiver Not Unconscionable in PA
Class Arbitration Waiver in e-Sales Contract OK under NJ, TX Law
Conversion Tort Doesn’t Apply To e-Records, Data in MA
MN Long Arm Cannot Touch Software Licensee on Technical Support
Movers & ShakersHogan & Hartson Advises MySpace in Landmark Music Venture
Greenberg Traurig Associate Gets Green Building Council OK
IP, Media & Tech Dept. Adds to New York Practice
Retired Gibson Partner Receives Alger Award
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher Gets Community Award
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