Proposed Law Aims to Give More Privacy to e-Mail
August 02, 2013
Several of the largest technology and Internet companies have joined forces with conservative and liberal organizations in a show of solidarity for a proposed amendment to The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 (ECPA).
Second Circuit Won't Rehear <i>Aereo</i> Case
August 02, 2013
Aereo, the online service that captures over-the-air broadcasts of copyrighted TV programming and sells them to subscribers for a monthly fee, notched another victory at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Partly Cloudy with a Chance of Sanctions
August 02, 2013
The legal industry always seems to be late in keeping up with ever-evolving business technology. The lag has little to do with the business of law, and everything to do with the restrictive ethics rules that govern all aspects of the practice. Like those of us practicing in the '90s, today's practitioners are grappling with the ethical uses of yet another technological advance which is being adopted across the business world: The Cloud.
<i><b>Online Extra</b></i> Congress Hears Pleas for Stronger Copyright Protections
July 31, 2013
Donning special glasses, members of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet viewed a 3-D video clip as part of a hearing that featured music, photo, and movie industry representatives, all touting the economic benefits of strong copyrights. Leaders from the Copyright Alliance, Getty Images Inc., the American Society of Media Photographers, Yep Roc Records and Redeye Distribution Inc., and 3-D moviemaker Stereo D LLC said robust copyright protections are vital'
Escrow Closing Mechanics
July 30, 2013
These days, most closings are conducted through a depository intermediary, usually the title company. This article seeks to examine just what this development has brought us, and what new precautions practitioners should consider.
BYOD on the Rise at Law Firms
July 29, 2013
Cloud computing has spawned a rise in companies encouraging employees to "bring your own device" (BYOD) to work, and it's a trend on the rise at law firms. Here's what you need to know.
The Five-Generation Workforce and Diversity Programs
July 26, 2013
For the first time in U.S. history, the workplace is populated by workers from five generations who differ, in some cases widely, in their beliefs regarding work responsibility, work/life balance, and their relationship to their employer and co-workers.
