In November, a European court ruling forced an American Internet service provider to remove content from servers located in the U.S. and block the transfer of content to European and Asian users. This ruling resulted from the Internet search results of an Englishman who asserted that his French Internet privacy rights make it illegal to distribute Internet images of an individual in a private space without that person's permission.
The role the independent audit committee of a board of directors is becoming increasingly important as significant responsibilities shift to the board of directors.
Over protests from the tech lobby, California senators passed legislation on Jan 30 that would limit what information online retailers can collect from their customers.
MA Federal Court Holds 'Economic Loss Doctrine' Does Not Bar Claim for Breach of Implied Warranty
A New Jersey Senate committee has signed off on legislation that would strengthen criminal penalties for harassment or bullying over the Internet.
Meals and entertainment expenses are generally only 50% deductible, and provided the expenses are ordinary and necessary, have a business purpose and have proper documentation, there should be no issues surviving an IRS audit.
In typical product liability cases, the manufacturer owes a duty to the eventual consumer to warn of any risks associated with the product. However, in the context of prescription drug cases, courts have recognized that the prescribing doctors, and not their patients, are in the best position to weigh the risks and benefits of a given drug for a particular patient.
The FTC is about to turn 100, and agency leaders have some gift suggestions for Congress ' new privacy legislation plus a statutory change that would position the FTC as the net neutrality cop.
Opponents of fracking have presented some concerns about potential health effects from fracking and its byproducts. Whether those health concerns are legitimate and who would be responsible for adverse health effects is of interest to the plaintiffs' bar.
A year ago this month, the American Psychological Association (APA) published a revised and updated set of guidelines for the practice of forensic psychology. This document represents a substantial and long-awaited improvement over the prior set of guidelines, especially with respect to its breadth and clarity.
