Peter Brown

November 06, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In their Technology Law column, Richard Raysman, a partner at Holland & Knight, and Peter Brown, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, write: Hyperlinks are a vital tool for the dissemination of information on the Web, but can also be used to share infringing content or spread venomous rumors. In recent years, linking practices have spawned multiple lawsuits. Is a website that encourages users to share links to copyrighted videos, but does not store or copy the videos in question on its own servers, liable for contributory infringement? Is a link to a defamatory article analogous to a card catalog index in a library or more akin to encouragement and republication of the content?

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

12 minute read

March 06, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In their Techology Law column, Richard Raysman, a partner at Holland & Knight, and Peter Brown, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, write the ubiquity of the Internet and the ease with which copyrighted material can be widely distributed across boundaries have created novel issues regarding personal jurisdiction.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

12 minute read

October 08, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In their Privacy Matters column, Richard Raysman, a partner at Holland & Knight, and Peter Brown, the principal at Peter Brown & Associates, discuss the Constitutional concerns that arise when an individual is forced by the government to divulge encrypted data; the recent disclosures in the press of government involvement with encrypted data; and the current global legal climate in which these issues are situated.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

11 minute read

April 05, 2001 | Law.com

As the possibilities for on-line distribution evolve, so do security measures designed to protect copyrighted content. Digital Rights Management systems, such as encryption, watermarking and fingerprinting, seek to prevent piracy and track the proliferation of copyrighted works which are distributed in digital form. Even with a DRM system in place, however, the threat of circumvention exists.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

15 minute read

December 30, 1999 | Law.com

Although the Internet offers marketers a relatively inexpensive opportunity to reach millions, marketers must be careful to avoid violating FTC rules, as well as state laws that limit the marketing and selling of certain products. In addition, on-line marketers must keep a watchful eye on Congress which seems determined to further regulate on-line advertising. This article provides a status report on the developments and enforcement actions relating to on-line advertising and marketing.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

13 minute read

November 08, 2011 | New York Law Journal

Richard Raysman, a partner at Holland & Knight, and Peter Brown, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, write that more and more, parties are attempting to introduce social networking communications into evidence. However, given the possibility of impersonation and digital fabrication in the online world, such communications are not immediately verifiable and present issues of authentication and admissibility.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

12 minute read

January 13, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Baker Hostetler's Peter Brown and Holland & Knight's Richard Raysman discuss trademark owner actions against online service providers for contributory liability in counterfeit goods sales.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

11 minute read

November 11, 2011 | Legaltech News

Richard Raysman and Peter Brown caution that since social media information isn't immediately verifiable, issues of admissibility under the Federal Rules of Evidence may arise.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

12 minute read

June 11, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In their Privacy Matters column, Richard Raysman, a partner at Holland & Knight, and Peter Brown, the principal at Peter Brown & Associates, discuss mobile privacy and data collection, FTC staff reports and guidelines on mobile privacy, recent FTC enforcement actions against app developers and proposed legislation that attempts to tackle mobile privacy.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

13 minute read

August 07, 2012 | New York Law Journal

In their Privacy Matters column, Richard Raysman, a partner at Holland & Knight, and Peter Brown, a partner at Baker & Hostetler, write that because mobile devices have the ability to regularly transmit their location to a network, they also enable the creation of a precise record of a user's locations over time, raising questions of how, when and by whom this information can be used.

By Richard Raysman and Peter Brown

13 minute read