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Shari Claire Lewis

Shari Claire Lewis

February 16, 2016 | New York Law Journal

The EU-U.S. Data Protection Dispute and Possible Resolution

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses the background of the data transfer dispute and the significant aspects of the new EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.

By Shari Claire Lewis

9 minute read

December 15, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Standing to Assert Claims for Online Privacy Breaches

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses a case recently argued before the U.S. Supreme Court involving the intersection of the Internet and privacy laws that may affect the future of litigation against companies that operate on the Web as well as traditional brick-and-mortar businesses.

By Shari Claire Lewis

11 minute read

December 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Standing to Assert Claims for Online Privacy Breaches

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses a case recently argued before the U.S. Supreme Court involving the intersection of the Internet and privacy laws that may affect the future of litigation against companies that operate on the Web as well as traditional brick-and-mortar businesses.

By Shari Claire Lewis

11 minute read

October 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Fifth Amendment Does Not Extend to 'Digital Person'

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis writes: As the concept of a "digital person" evolves, the line between a person's corporeal and virtual identity increasingly will be blurred. Significant analysis will be needed to determine whether and to what extent personal liberty rights, such as those concerning individual privacy, due process, and the right against self-incrimination, should be extended to "digital persons."

By Shari Claire Lewis

10 minute read

August 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Circuit Clarifies Time Limit for Computer Hacking Suits

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses a Second Circuit decision notable not just for the guidance it provided regarding the operation of the statutes of limitations for civil lawsuits under the CFAA and SCA, but also for the many issues that the Second Circuit left open for consideration on another day.

By Shari Claire Lewis

10 minute read

August 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Circuit Clarifies Time Limit for Computer Hacking Suits

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses a Second Circuit decision notable not just for the guidance it provided regarding the operation of the statutes of limitations for civil lawsuits under the CFAA and SCA, but also for the many issues that the Second Circuit left open for consideration on another day.

By Shari Claire Lewis

10 minute read

June 16, 2015 | New York Law Journal

'Threat' Conviction Overturned; Mens Rea Standard Unclear

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis, writes: In 'Elonis', the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a defendant's criminal conviction for communicating threats on Facebook and ruled that a mens rea standard of negligence was insufficient to allow the conviction to stand, but it did not explain what standard should be applied.

By Shari Claire Lewis

8 minute read

June 15, 2015 | New York Law Journal

'Threat' Conviction Overturned; Mens Rea Standard Unclear

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis, writes: In 'Elonis', the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a defendant's criminal conviction for communicating threats on Facebook and ruled that a mens rea standard of negligence was insufficient to allow the conviction to stand, but it did not explain what standard should be applied.

By Shari Claire Lewis

8 minute read

April 21, 2015 | New York Law Journal

'Sign-in Wraps' Face the Judicial Microscope in New York

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses a recent decision that involved the enforceability of a sign-in wrap, a type of online agreement that couples assent to the terms of a website with signing up for use of the site's services.

By Shari Claire Lewis

8 minute read

April 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

'Sign-in Wraps' Face the Judicial Microscope in New York

In her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis discusses a recent decision that involved the enforceability of a sign-in wrap, a type of online agreement that couples assent to the terms of a website with signing up for use of the site's services.

By Shari Claire Lewis

8 minute read