Net News
September 28, 2011
Amazon Surrenders on California Tax Law, Still Fights Nationally<br>First Circuit Reinstates Massive Downloading Award<br>Ninth Circuit Finds Flaw in Perfect 10's Bid for Injunction
Not All Web Browsers Are Created Equal
September 28, 2011
Legal research is an extension of online research, a professional undertaking that is quicker and more effective because of the convenience the Internet provides. Think of this movement as part of the rise of specialized research, complemented by the Web and delivered to attorneys worldwide. And yet, accessing this data depends on using the right browser; there must not be any attempt to sacrifice quality for some illusory promise. The bottom line: An excellent browser is essential for doing any kind of legal research.
Examining the Limits of Online Music Storage Provider Liability
September 28, 2011
Cloud storage is ideal for music. Music files are large enough to require substantial storage space, small enough to stream over relatively low bandwidth (such as a 3G wireless connection) and desirable to have available on mobile devices. Unsurprisingly, however, this business model brings with it various legal issues for the cloud storage provider.
Transformative Use Favored in Sports Video Game Case
September 28, 2011
In the context of alleged unauthorized uses of an individual's personal indicia, inconsistency ' in how different courts determine whether there are viable claims under state right of publicity laws or for false endorsement or association under the federal Lanham Act ' makes it difficult for attorneys who view content through a First Amendment lens when counseling entertainment production companies.
Waging Trademark War Against 'i-Pirates'
September 28, 2011
Trademark infringers have preyed on the fertile software marketplaces opened by companies like Apple and Google by offering apps for download under names that are identical or confusingly similar to other well-known brand names. There are strategies trademark owners can employ to gain the upper hand in the fight against infringement.
Blog Protection
September 28, 2011
Blogs, like traditional publications, may result in allegations of plagiarism, unauthorized use and defamation claims. And, as in the case of traditional publications, legal, technical and insurance options are available to reduce or eliminate blog-related difficulties for blog owners.
e-Closings: When Convenience Creates Inconvenience ' and Complexity
September 28, 2011
Thanks to the Internet, e-closings (and traditional closings) have become quite streamlined. The most sophisticated deals are done in virtual deal rooms that allow multiple parties secure, controlled access to documents and procedures for signing the documents. But there is a definite negative impact.
When Should Attorneys Be in the Office?
September 28, 2011
There are no right or wrong answers as to exactly when an attorney should be in the office, or how many hours are enough (or too much). So what should you do?
