Supreme Court Rejects Cert. Bid In DVR Case
July 23, 2009
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the copyright infringement case brought by television networks and Hollywood studios against Cablevision over technology that allows viewers to record TV shows.
Bet-the-System Disputes: When Minor Issues Can Get Out of Control
June 30, 2009
It's not common that a franchise is embroiled in a dispute that has the potential to disrupt or force operational changes to the entire system. But when those situations arise, franchisors are faced with the unpleasant decision whether it's worth taking on the "bet-the-system" challenge.
Hoping to Write a Happy Ending On Google Books
June 29, 2009
In April, when the federal judge overseeing the settlement involving Google's online book search service gave authors four more months to opt in to, or out of, the deal, many copyright insiders were surprised. Not Allan Adler. For Adler, vice president for legal affairs at the Association of American Publishers ("AAP"), U.S. District Court judge Denny Chin's decision to delay what was a May deadline until September marked just another twist on a long, bumpy road.
Internet Child Porn Search Is 'Knowing Possession' in PA
June 29, 2009
Searching for child pornography on the Internet and following links to make such images appear on a computer screen constitutes knowing possession or control of that material, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled.
Virtual Contacts and Personal Jurisdiction
June 29, 2009
This article analyzes how courts are handling jurisdictional questions attendant to the next generation of technology, such as forms of "cloud computing," including virtual data rooms and social networks. As these technologies continue to develop and opportunities arise to increase revenue, companies risk having to defend themselves in far-off jurisdictions never before contemplated.
Rocket Matter: Case Management for the Small Firm
June 29, 2009
What attorneys are missing is a brand new class of case management programs which, while they seek to replace older programs, also seek to solve many of the concerns law firms face when dealing with digital client data: security, mobile access and backup. As one of the newcomers to this market, Rocket Matter has embraced the new Software as a Service ("SaaS") model of delivering software from the Internet Cloud.
Addressing Generational 'Tech Gaps' for More Efficient, Effective Legal Practice
June 29, 2009
One way legal practices are trying to handle cutbacks is through increased use of technology ' essentially harnessing software and online technology to make employees and operations more efficient while maintaining quality work. Working with IT colleagues, this has proven to be a successful strategy for many lawyers. However, it turns out there are some rather sharp differences in how technology is perceived and used by legal professionals among different generations. These differences, or "generational gaps," can lead to issues in the workplace between colleagues, as well as less efficient use of time and resources by law firm or company employees. Naturally, each of these concerns is amplified given difficult economic circumstances.
e-Commerce Notes
June 29, 2009
FTC Issues over $12 Million In Redress Checks to Victims of '90 Credit Fraud<br>FTC Tells the House About ID-Theft Efforts<br>FTC Mission Statutes Involving Online Commerce<br>Firm Web Site Receives ABA Branding Accolade<br>Discovery Organization Launches Job Project
CAN-SPAM Pre-empts California Spam Law
June 29, 2009
A Los Angeles judge, ruling on a case of first impression, recently found that the federal CAN-SPAM Act pre-empts a California law designed to curb false and misleading commercial e-mails.
