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]
Technology and the Law
Examining the intersection of technology and the law, particularly focusing on the legal implications of technological developments.
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]
Consolidating the titans
A proposed mega-merger between Time Warner and AT&T could run afoul of U.S. antitrust laws. ...[Continue Reading]
WhatsApp’s legal challenges illustrate the stark difference in U.S. and EU internet privacy laws
What’s up with WhatsApp’s privacy Policies? ...[Continue Reading]
Volkswagen to pay out a hefty settlement
After a scandal revolving emission cheating, Volkswagen will pay $15 billion settlement. ...[Continue Reading]
Is Bitcoin money? Not in Florida.
Judge Teresa Mary Pooler from Florida’s Eleventh Judicial Circuit dismissed money laundering charges against Michell Espinoza because Bitcoin is not money. ...[Continue Reading]
New study shows that touch DNA may implicate the innocent
Although DNA evidence has been a legitimate method used by law enforcement officials for many years, questions are beginning to loom as to its reliability and accuracy. ...[Continue Reading]
2016: A legal odyssey
It is hard enough to get a job right now in the legal profession. Now, attorneys not only have to worry about other competitive employees, but super computers programmed to handle legal issues. ...[Continue Reading]
Are Fitbits a bit unfit?
The popular fitness and activity tracker has come under fire in a recent class action lawsuit. ...[Continue Reading]
Three seconds to check a text… three seconds to cross the center line
While the problem of texting and driving continues to plague our country, law enforcement officials struggle to keep up with the ever-changing technology and enforce texting and driving laws. ...[Continue Reading]
Barbri is sued by blind plaintiffs in a wave of web accessibility lawsuits
The nation’s largest bar prep course is falling short of its duties under the Americans with Disabilities Act. ...[Continue Reading]
Snapchat: reason for car crashes or just another phone app?
In the midst of forever advancing technology, can applications such as Snapchat be held liable for wrecks caused as a result of distracted drivers’ usage? ...[Continue Reading]