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Developments of Note
California Governor Signs Online Privacy Protection Act
On Oct. 11, then-Gov. Gray Davis signed California A.B. 68, the Online Privacy Protection Act of 2003 (Online Privacy Act). The Online Privacy Act requires that the collection of personally identifiable information from California residents through a Web site or online service for commercial purposes be done pursuant to a conspicuously posted privacy policy. The privacy policy must identify the categories of personally identifiable information collected about individuals, and must identify the types of third parties with whom the data may be shared. Additionally, if the operator of the site or service maintains a process for individuals to view and request changes to such data, then the policy must provide a description of that process. Finally, the policy must describe the process by which the operator will notify consumers of material changes to such privacy policy.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Bit Parts
Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
Risks of “Baseball Arbitration” in Resolving Real Estate Disputes
“Baseball arbitration” refers to the process used in Major League Baseball in which if an eligible player's representative and the club ownership cannot reach a compensation agreement through negotiation, each party enters a final submission and during a formal hearing each side — player and management — presents its case and then the designated panel of arbitrators chooses one of the salary bids with no other result being allowed. This method has become increasingly popular even beyond the sport of baseball.
Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel
'Disconnect Between In-House and Outside Counsel is a continuation of the discussion of client expectations and the disconnect that often occurs. And although the outside attorneys should be pursuing how inside-counsel actually think, inside counsel should make an effort to impart this information without waiting to be asked.