Jan 3, 2012 By: Jeremy Byellin
In a lawsuit initiated this summer, an employer is suing a former employee for taking his company Twitter account – and 17,000 followers – with him. The case will have major implications for future case law.
Nov 17, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Facebook is being sued over its collection of “cookies,” which the lawsuit claims is in violation of the Wiretap Act. However, Facebook is the intended recipient, so there’s no violation.
Oct 13, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Timelines, Inc., a web service that specializes in timelines, is suing Facebook over its planned roll out of its “Timeline” feature.
Sep 28, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Looking to integrate with Facebook, Netflix is heavily lobbying Congress to change a law protecting consumer video rental records. Except no changes are needed.
Sep 13, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
The SCA was enacted in 1986 and never anticipated the prevalence of social media. The protections it provides against state intrusions seem wholly inadequate.
Sep 6, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
The Stored Communications Act (SCA) was enacted in 1986 and never anticipated the prevalence of social media in America. Still, the SCA offers some privacy protections.
Aug 9, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Facebook recently unveiled a program that recognizes a person’s face by using tags and its massive database of photos. Does U.S. law provide any protection?
Jul 18, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
A new Reuters study has found law enforcement warrants for Facebook info on the rise recently. But can they really do that?
Jun 2, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
Facebook continues to be a prime source of dirt for opposing sides in litigation. How deep do court discovery orders allow the other side to dig?
May 24, 2011 By: Jeremy Byellin
LinkedIn’s massive IPO success has raised fears of another tech bubble. However, there are more than a few differences this time around.
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