Amici Line Up in Copyright Row Between Celebrity Photo Agency, Internet Platform
October 19, 2016
A photo agency that sued the owner of online tabloid “Oh No They Didn't!” for copyright infringement is hoping to reverse a ruling that threw out its case, prompting Etsy, Pinterest and others to weigh in and argue that reviving the case could erode legal protections afforded to Internet service providers.
In Confronting White House, Texas AG Builds His Brand
October 18, 2016
For Paxton, persistent challenges to Obama administration policies do more than advance legal principle and pack a conservative punch to the Democratic White House: They also help spur campaign contributions.
WB's Takedown Notices Aimed at Entertainment Co.'s Own Websites
October 18, 2016
Critics of the DMCA got some ammunition recently, when Warner Bros. asked Google to take down hundreds of copyright-infringing websites ' only to later realize that it had included legitimate sites and some of the entertainment company's own official pages. The blunder dredges up questions about whether the current notice-and-takedown system is working for both copyright owners and service providers.
New Report: Cybersecurity and Law Firms - Defeating Hackers, Winning Clients
October 18, 2016
Primarily drawing on the results of ALM Intelligence's most recent Law Firm Cybersecurity Survey, this report consists of two parts: Threat and Opportunity. It examines the progress, or lack thereof, that law firms have made in coming to terms with the continually evolving cybersecurity and data privacy landscape, and it explores the development of cybersecurity as a practice area.
14 Obama Lawyers Whose Inboxes Could Swell With Job Offers
October 16, 2016
White-collar enforcement. Cybersecurity. Privacy and technology. Antitrust. Health care. Congressional investigations. The Obama administration lawyers identified below are on the front lines in key areas and are sure to command attention in Big Law and corporate offices.
Legal Tech: Ten Technologies That Will Make You Smarter, Faster (and Better Looking)
October 14, 2016
As a fan of technology, and legal technology specifically, I spend a lot of time researching what's new, helpful, or just plain interesting. Below are my top 10 as of this moment in 2016. All of them will either help improve how you run your law firm, plan for retirement, or will improve your personal life in some small but excellent way.
Five Tips for Buying Cyberinsurance
October 13, 2016
Massive cyberattacks and data breaches have become routine. The window of opportunity for obtaining insurance coverage for the resulting costs under "traditional" first-party or general liability policies is rapidly closing. Here's what you need to know.