<i>Tiffany v. eBay</i> Appeal Grabs Second Circuit Spotlight
July 24, 2009
It isn't often that nearly every seat is full in the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' ample countroom. That it was on the morning of July 16 during oral arguments in the <i>Tiffany v. eBay</i> appeal indicates just how high the stakes are in this trademark infringement case ' not just for the parties directly involved, but for anyone with a vested interest on either side of the key issues being litigated.
'The Way I Connected'
July 23, 2009
Officially launched on March 31, 2009, Martindale-Hubbell Connected a new global online community designed specifically for legal professionals. The network is quickly expanding as lawyers realize the advantages to connecting, networking, and collaborating with trusted and authenticated colleagues. The following article reflects two different lawyers, with equally different needs, who have benefited from utilizing Martindale-Hubbell Connected.
Style or Substance? Why Not Both? The Averatec All-in-One
July 23, 2009
When considering a new computer for the office, function usually wins over style. After all, the computer is something you use every day regardless of what it looks like. But if function was the only thing that mattered, we'd all be driving Yugos.
Appeal Arguments In Internet-Gaming Statute Challenge
July 23, 2009
In the high-stakes court battle over the constitutionality of a federal law that bans all Internet gambling transactions that would be illegal in the gambler's state, a trio of federal appeals judges in Philadelphia appeared unlikely to strike the law down.
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.
