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Geotracking and e-Discovery
Do you consider yourself stealth-like? Hard to predict? An international person of mystery? Many of us would like to believe we are not creatures of habit, and that we can avoid the prying eyes of the world. However, technology is making our moves more apparent to those around us. Today's technology business is all about gathering information about the end-user. What are your habits? What things do you like? What places do you frequent?
At this very moment, someone is “checking in” on Facebook, telling all her friends where to find her. Someone else is using his iPhone as a GPS to navigate to an unknown location, perhaps leveraging Google maps, which now exposes specific office, store or restroom locations inside of buildings (see, www.wired.com/gadgetlab/tag/indoor-mapping). All of this geotracking information is being stored ' in an easily accessible format, no less ' and is available long after it disappears from a user's screen. This article explores the ways in which geotracking data can be created, potential issues associated with this information, and how it might all relate to e-discovery, including how long the information is stored, whether it is discoverable and how or whether it can be used in a case.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.