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New York Law Journal

Circuit Issues New §230 Ruling as Law's Future Remains Uncertain

In this edition of her Internet Issues/Social Media column, Shari Claire Lewis briefly describes the state of Communications Decency Act §230 in the Second Circuit, focusing on §230(c)(1), and explores the court's recent decision in 'Domen v. Vimeo', a rare decision involving CDA §230(c)(2), and its implications.
9 minute read

The Recorder

Meet the Law Profs and Other Members of New Privacy Board

"The creation of this commission is the genesis of a real enforcement arm to help consumers protect their data," said Alastair Mactaggart, the San Francisco developer who co-authored both laws.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Minding the Digital Storefront: SDNY Explores Trademark Protection in Internet Domain Name Context

The Internet presents a number of challenges to traditional trademark analysis and the related issues of customer confusion and unfair competition. One developing area involves Internet domain names. Are they protectible as marks? What uses does trademark protect in that context? In this edition of their Intellectual Property column, Stephen M. Kramarsky and John Millson discuss a recent Southern District case that provides some useful analysis.
11 minute read

Daily Business Review

GDPR Evolution Continues: Article 49 Derogations in a Post-'Schrems II' World

U.S. organizations continue to struggle with the transfer of personal information in compliance with European Union law, including continued compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Amici Lining Up in Advance of Texas Supreme Court Showdown Over Alleged Use of Facebook by Sex Traffickers

An appeal by Facebook and Instagram seeking immunity form liability for alleged sex trafficking victims claims has drawn amicus briefs on both sides, including from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, and on the other side a team led by lawyers from WilmerHale.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Firms Part of Team Representing Child Trafficking Victims in Class Action Against Pornhub

The class action alleges that MindGeek is liable for hosting child pornography depicting Jane Does No. 1 and No. 2 being sexually abused, which the defendants profited from.
4 minute read

Law.com

Legal Issues and Monetization Strategies In a Quarantine-Streaming Music World, Part 2

Part Two of a two-part articleWhile the livestreaming of music performances is not an entirely new phenomenon, the COVID crisis has transformed the live performance landscape, compelling artists from around the world to reach their fanbase by producing "quarantine streams," in which they livestream their sets on social media platforms. Unsurprisingly many questions have arisen.
10 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Good Faith and Fair Dealing Bar to Abusive Online Reviews

An abusive review is a violation of an implied obligation in all contracts. If an internet consumer entered into a contract for the sale of goods or services, a duty of good faith and fair dealing springs into existence.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Green-Lit Tripadvisor Lawsuit Hinges on Questions Around Web Publisher Liability, Online Agreements

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that a woman who was injured during a bus tour in New Zealand can sue travel website Tripadvisor for its role in helping her book the excursion where she was hurt.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

What's So Bad About Free Google Searches?

This titanic battle will be the biggest antitrust case since the DOJ sued Microsoft more than 20 years ago for similar alleged conduct.
7 minute read

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