Modifications to health care delivery are changing at a pace that far exceeds anyone's expectations ' and perhaps exceeds our ability to react and respond in a fashion that protects both provider and patient.
June 29, 2012Nicholas S. Gaudiosi
Health care providers and their attorneys must be aware of the risk management issues created by the cross-requirements of HIPAA and HITECH, including how the electronic medical record (EMR) will be viewed and interpreted in the event of litigation.
June 29, 2012R. Christina Wall and Neil T. EdwardsA proposed law to combat digital piracy stalled last year in the face of widespread public opposition, but district courts are embracing its controversial remedies against Internet companies that do business with alleged infringers in trademark cases.
June 29, 2012Sheri QualtersIn recent years, health care analysts and advocates of the Internet have raised expectations for gaining significant cost-savings from applying e-commerce to health care-related activities, including the provision of medical services and for efficient and affordable supply procurement.
June 29, 2012Jonathan BickFacebook Inc. and plaintiffs attorneys have agreed to put $10 million into a fund for privacy foundations to settle a proposed class action over the site's "Sponsored Stories" feature, according to court papers.
June 29, 2012Amy MillerSocial networking sites are not just for social networking. As individuals become more and more comfortable with presenting "private" information to the "public," information posted on social networking sites can provide a rich source of discovery and can be a game-changer in litigation.
June 29, 2012Monica M. MooreEleventh Circuit Interprets "Licensed Indicia"
Humor Website Qualifies as "Internet Service Provider"
No Substantial Similarity Found Between Rap and R&B Songs
Songwriter Royalties Aren't Immune from Attorney Fees LevyJune 29, 2012Stan SoocherTwo recent court rulings ' one involving the movie The Hangover: Part II and the other the TV series South Park ' considered unusual issues in challenged uses of content in entertainment productions.
June 29, 2012Stan SoocherThe Supreme Court unanimously threw out fines and sanctions against broadcasters who violated the FCC policy regulating curse words and nudity on broadcast television. But the justices declined to follow the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and issue a broad ruling on the constitutionality of the FCC indecency policy.
June 29, 2012Marcia Coyle and Tony MauroA federal judge dismissed an antitrust action brought on behalf of retired professional football players who accused the National Football League of monopolizing the market for DVDs, videos and films featuring the plaintiffs' names and likenesses.
June 29, 2012Amanda Bronstad