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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br>Free Online Access to Georgia's Legal Code Violates Copyright, Judge Says
One day after a federal judge in Atlanta ruled that the state of Georgia may copyright its official legal code and pursue infringers, a California public records activist who had made Georgia's code available for free to the general public began work on an appeal.
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<b><i>Online Extra:</b></i><br>TV Networks Win Another Battle on Streaming
In another blow for the web TV industry, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on March 21 ruled that internet-based streaming services cannot retransmit network broadcasters' content at steeply discounted licensing rates without their permission.
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What You Need to Know to Get Started with Privacy Shield Certification
If your company maintains operations in the European Union or is U.S. based but obtaining personal data from European citizens, you will need to strongly consider obtaining certification under the new Privacy Shield framework. Certification began in August 2016, and will make compliance with EU privacy laws when transferring data to the U.S. possible for the immediate future.
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Blockchain: A Short Primer for Lawyers
This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems. It also introduces lawyers to blockchain's current and future uses and points to other resources to learn more about this profoundly disruptive and promising collection of technological advancements.
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Blockchain: A Short Primer for Lawyers
This article familiarizes lawyers with cryptocurrency and, particularly, the enabling blockchain technology, methodologies and systems. It also introduces lawyers to blockchain's current and future uses and points to other resources to learn more about this profoundly disruptive and promising collection of technological advancements.
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Application of Bankruptcy Law to Internet Assets
Internet assets generally, and Internet asset licenses in particular, are increasingly subject to bankruptcy proceedings.
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A 'Loss' Under the CFAA Does Not Require Interruption of Service
This article focuses on what federal appellate courts agree upon with regard to the text of the CFAA.
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<b><i>Online Extra</b></i><br>Are You Ready for the New China Cybersecurity Law?
<b><i>A Consilio Survey Found 75% of Legal Tech Professionals Are Unfamiliar with the Law, But Multinational Companies Can Still Prepare Before the June Implementation</b></i><p>In December 2016, China passed a comprehensive Cybersecurity Law, expanding the country's data localization requirement once it goes into effect this June and sparking heated debate among Chinese lawmakers. Some experts say even more legislation could be on the way.
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Three Things Law Firms Should Consider When Using Website Metrics
<b><i>Google Analytics Can Prove a Useful Tool in Helping Firms Draw More Clients</b></i><br>Many law firms proclaim their excellence by touting top lawyers from prestigious schools and decades of courtroom success. While these facts still afford some strategic advantages, an effective content marketing strategy is another way to gain an edge over your competition in today's legal market.
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<i>BREAKING NEWS</i><br>Yahoo General Counsel Ron Bell Resigns Amid Data Breach Controversy
Yahoo Inc. announced on March 1 that general counsel Ron Bell is leaving the tech giant after an investigation of the company revealed that its legal team failed to sufficiently inquire into a massive 2014 cybersecurity breach.
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