Daring to go digital: drivers’ licenses get an upgrade
With the advent of new technology, the traditional plastic driver’s license could become a relic of the past. ...[Continue Reading]
Technology and the Law
Examining the intersection of technology and the law, particularly focusing on the legal implications of technological developments.
Elon Musk: Rocketeer and Patent Critic
The most surprising aspect of inventive billionaire Elon Musk’s companies Space X and Tesla may not be NASA-backed rockets, or self-driving cars, but rather, their stance on sharing such technology with the public. ...[Continue Reading]
Unlock the source of your greatness…at a dangerous cost
The privacy policies of popular ancestry-tracing companies have come into question following research into how participants’ DNA information may be unknowingly stored and shared with third parties. ...[Continue Reading]
Predictive policing: where scientific fact meets science fiction
As data-based software becomes increasingly popular in both the streets and the courtroom, some have raised concerns that such software will soon replace common sense and even perhaps, due process. ...[Continue Reading]
Recognizing the face-value of facial recognition technology
As technological advances push facial recognition technology into everyday life, the law strains to protect consumer privacy interests. ...[Continue Reading]
Congress grills social media platforms on Russian-sponsored ads
Representatives from Facebook, Twitter, and Google testified before the House Intelligence Committee after it was confirmed that certain political advertisements were purchased by Russian agents. ...[Continue Reading]
When streaming equals stealing: Spotify is sued again.
Music streaming service Spotify is back in the spotlight after more allegations of copyright infringement regarding the illegal use of thousands of unlicensed musical compositions. ...[Continue Reading]
Telemarketers gone wild: FTC violations and indecent behavior
After relentlessly calling people on the “Do Not Call List,” Dish Network is being forced to pay $280 million to the U.S. Government and several states, including North Carolina, for its telemarketing tactics. ...[Continue Reading]
The constitutional cost of keeping up with cyber criminals
The “warrant rule” of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure was recently changed to make it easier to investigate online criminal activity, but some believe the change comes at the price of constitutional rights. ...[Continue Reading]
Pop-ups from hell: the compromise of client confidentiality in the age of cyber attacks
As an intense malware virus has continued to wreak havoc on computer systems internationally, concerns have been raised as to the protection of client files within various organizations. ...[Continue Reading]
Copyright law: laches limitations
As the number of patent suits increases, SCOTUS is now questioning whether there is an actual statute of limitations on this concept. ...[Continue Reading]
Smart contracts and their potential applications in the legal profession
Smart contracts not only support crypto currencies like Bitcoin, but also offer features that make the software appealing for improving the current state of contract law. ...[Continue Reading]
Mr. Roboto has rights, too? The rise of learning A.I.s and robots leads to considerations of robotic legal status and liability
With the use of Artificial Intelligence on the rise, legislators must chart new waters to deal with liability. ...[Continue Reading]
Sauron’s Newest Deception
The recent push against undisclosed sponsored content may bring the sting of civil penalties. ...[Continue Reading]
Creative inspiration or copyright infringement: The “Blurred Lines”
Where is the line between inspiration and infringement, and how easy is it to cross that line? The recent lawsuit against Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams provides some clues. ...[Continue Reading]