LJN Newsletters

  • Cloud-Safe: 10 Things You Should Know About Cloud Computing Security

    Cloud computing and it's related technologies, such as virtualization, are on top of the minds of corporations and law firms in 2010; and the number of companies releasing cloud-based technologies and software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms is growing exponentially. Though the cloud may be the industry's key to managing massive and exponentially increasing volumes of electronic data, some serious questions regarding security are being asked, and for many, security issues are the key barriers to adoption.

    June 30, 2010Rakesh Madhava

  • When Employees Click 'I Agree' for Their Employers

    Most people generally understand that when they click "I Agree" to the terms of use or other agreement when registering to use a Web site or purchasing products or services online, they will be bound by the terms of that agreement, assuming it otherwise meets the requirements for an enforceable contract. But what happens when the individual clicking the "I Agree" button is accepting the clickwrap agreement on behalf of his or her employer?

    June 30, 2010Glynna Christian

  • 'Probable Experience' in Business Interruption Claims

    Part One of this article discussed business interruption generally, Imperial Palace's "probable experience" claim following Hurricane Katrina, and "probable experience" case law. This second installment continues the discussion of "probable experience" case law and addresses the issues that were brought to a head in the Imperial Palace case.

    June 30, 2010Catherine A. Mondell and Seth C. Harrington

  • Third Circuit Mulls Student Suspensions for MySpace Postings

    Fourteen federal appellate judges spent more than two hours talking about high school pranks on June 3 as the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sat en banc to consider a pair of cutting-edge First Amendment cases brought by students who were suspended for ridiculing their principals on MySpace.

    June 30, 2010Shannon P. Duffy

  • Obtaining Assent in Today's e-Conomy

    A growing number of courts have addressed the validity of contracts purportedly created through Web-based transactions. While the judiciary has produced mixed results in this area, a few trends have emerged ' notwithstanding the nuances presented by online transactions.

    June 30, 2010Michael J. Breslin

  • The Role of Causation Analysis in the Insurance Appraisal Process

    While insurance appraisal clauses are standard in many homeowners' policies, the manner in which they are utilized by insurers and policyholders — and the way in which they are interpreted by the courts — differs based upon the role an appraiser plays in interpreting causation.

    June 30, 2010Rebecca Goforth Bush

  • Bit Parts

    Fred Astaire's Widow Is Denied TRO to Stop Tribute Awards
    No Implied License or Work for Hire Is Found in Song's Spanish Translation
    "Straight-Lining" Film Fees Allocation Breaches Implied Obligation

    June 30, 2010Stan Soocher

  • Cameo Clips

    ACTOR EMPLOYMENT TIME/CONTRACT TERMINATION
    TV-SHOW CREATION DISPUTE/DECLARATORY BID DENIED

    June 30, 2010Stan Soocher

  • NY Court Eases Discovery Burden for Music Streaming Site

    Ever since the definitive appellate rulings in the Napster and Grokster cases, big entertainment companies have pretty much had their way with tech startups in copyright infringement battles ' for instance, the recent resounding win a group of record companies scored in New York federal district court against the file sharing service LimeWire, now perilously close to being shut down. But in June, there was news of a victory (albeit a small one) for the little guy.

    June 30, 2010Andrew Longstreth