Third Circuit Denies Employee's Copyright Claim to Computer Program
The Third Circuit ruled a Delaware employee has no copyright claims to a computer program he developed at his house during his free time because its creation fell within the scope of his employment.A Very Graphic Presentation Indeed
Attorney Daniel Coolidge was in the middle of demonstrating a search program to an American Bar Association technology panel when the software found something unwanted. To Coolidge's dismay, a graphic he opened and displayed to all assembled turned out to be porn. But how did it get there?Can Your Old Files Come Back to Life?
Don't be so sure your deleted files are gone. You may be in for a big, very unwelcome surprise.How to Safeguard Employee Data
A data breach can result in employer liability as well as a costly loss of productivity, warns Posternak Blankstein attorneys Rosanna Sattler and Nancy J. Puleo. Employers should be aware of new data privacy and security laws that may affect their methods of conducting business.Technology Is a Double-Edged Sword in the Courtroom
While technology can enhance a trial presentation, not every trial will benefit from the use of it, and in many instances it can be a hindrance rather than an asset, say attorneys George Zumbano and Benjamin Messing. Using technology judiciously will make you a better trial attorney.Microsoft Reveals Law Enforcement Requests for Customer Data
Microsoft has joined Google and Twitter by releasing data on law enforcement requests for the first time — and general counsel Brad Smith has a lot to say about it.Google's Search Engine Goes Universal
Google's new "universal search" approach shows videos on its main results page, along with photos, books and other content previously separated into different categories. By intermingling different types of Web content on its main result page, Google is betting it can become even more useful to its millions of users.Q&A: How Technology Is Making Corporate Lawyers More Powerful
Constitutional scholar Jeffrey Rosen talks with Corporate Counsel about the profound role of corporate legal departments in making determinations about privacy and free speech.Time to Review Corporate Computer Policies
Three recent rulings offer implications for creating effective computer policies that protect companies against the theft of their data. Employers should ensure employees have no expectation of privacy in using company computers and delineate the scope of their permissible access.Trending Stories
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