Competition is essential in the wireless communications industry. With few players on what are now traditional land based networks, an innovative new high speed system that could provide wireless internet to millions of new users (even
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Facebook Files S-1 Registration Statement
On February 1, 2012 Facebook took its first major step towards becoming a public company when it filed its S-1 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This registration statement gives the public a first time peak into the details of Facebook’s business operations, financials, and management. In addition to these details it also gives the public a look at the culture and goals of the company.
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Class Action Against Full Tilt Poker Goes Forward (At Least In Part)
It has not been a good year for online gaming. In April of last year, the Justice Department shuttered the doors of the largest online gaming sites with operations in the United States. This has sent shockwaves through the poker playing community. One of the prime targets for the Justice Department is Full Tilt Poker.
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Fight Against SOPA and PIPA Continues
The freedom to surf the Internet as one pleases continues to be a controversial issue both domestically and abroad. On January 18, 2013, websites, such as Wikipedia and Reddit, went “black,” and numerous others ha
Netflix Advocating for Change in Antiquated Law to Connect U.S. Users to Facebook
The idea of linking a company’s product to Facebook, particularly a product related to technology, in order to positively affect that company’s bottom line is not newsworthy. In fact, what is more newsworthy is a company with a technology-based product not creating some sort of platform to connect its customers through Facebook. This is particularly true when that company is the consistently inconsistent Netflix.
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Congressman Introduces Mobile Device Privacy Act to Address Carrier IQ-like Data Collection
Rep. Edward Markey of Massachusetts recently proposed the Mobile Device Privacy Act—Congress’s first stab at protecting handset users’ privacy from software companies that collect user data on behalf of handset manufacturers and service providers. It’s inadequate.
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Facebook Chattering: Be Careful What You Post, The Court Might Be Listening
Facebook “status updates” are admissible evidence, rules the Minnesota Court of Appeals. In IN RE: the Welfare of: D.L.W., the court addressed the issue of whether Facebook posts constituted relevant evidence under the Minnesota Rules of Evidence. In declaring that the probative value outweighed the any prospect for unfair prejudice, the court potentially set a new precedent in social media law, transforming Facebook chatter into grounds for incarceration.
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Megaupload Founder Arrest Raises Questions and Concerns
In a sweeping victory for copyright holders, New Zealand officials arrested Kim Dotcom in Coatesville, New Zealand on January 20, 2012. He founded Megaupload.com on March 21, 2005. He is currently in custody in New Zealand and is characterized as a flight risk. A New Zealand customs official provided secret evidence to Judge David McNaughton, which showed how Read more ...
FDA May be Spying on Whistleblower Employees
The FDA runs by the motto “protecting and promoting your health.” Americans depend on the FDA as a gatekeeper and regulator of the health industry. However, allegations have surfaced which cast doubt on the squeaky clean image of the agency. Several employees, who voiced complaints over medical devices approved by the FDA, have accused the agency of spying on t
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Supreme Court Rules in TCPA Case
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) poses the following question and answer: “Has your evening quiet time or dinner been interrupted by a call from a telemarketer? If so, you’re not alone.”
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The End of Free Speech As India Knows It?
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White House Voices Opposition to SOPA, PROTECT IP
There has been much ado about SOPA and, until last Saturday, it was unclear where the Obama White House stood on the controversial bill.
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The Great Internet Uprising: Opposition to SOPA
On January 18th, Reddit.com will go dark for a day! I repeat, January 18th, reddit will go dark. Why? To voice the website’s opposition to the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) being debated in the House. Many a “redditor” will find themselves with nothing to do all day but, gasp, work. Productivity will boom, memes will drastically wane, bacon sal
Information Retention a No-Go for Redbox
Redbox, the automated video store that allows customers to rent movies from self-service kiosks, has become the target of litigation due to its consumer information retention practices. Redbox has maintained a policy of collecting consumer credit card information, billing addresses, and video viewing preferences whenever consumers rent videos from Redbox kisosks, and subsequently stores that information in internal databases for an indefinite period of time. Redbox failed to make clear to consumers that the company retained such personal information.
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When does a negative review become defamation?
Angie’s List, Yellowpages.com, and numerous other websites encourage customers to post reviews of the products and services they purchase. But, can a reviewing customer go too far? A San Francisco Superior Court is likely to rule on this very issue.
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Caught With Your System Down: SEC Requires Disclosure of Cyberattacks
The Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive recently released a report highlighting the current threats to America’s economic security: foreign economic collection and industrial espionage against American businesses. The two major culprits are China and Russia. With both countries aiming to achieve economic prosperity, states the report, cyberattacks that attempt to steal valuable trade secrets and technological information are and will remain rampant.
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The Growing Need for International Internet Cooperation
This week, leaders from around sixty countries are attending an international conference on Internet security in London. The ultimate goal Read more ...
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Groupon Sues Former Employees for Divulging Trade Secrets to Google
On October 24, Groupon filed a lawsuit against two former employees who left the company to work for Google, alleging that they took with them confidential trade secrets to use in their new positions. Michael Nolan and Brian Hanna were members of the sales team at Groupon who left to work for Google Offers in September. Google Offers has essentially the same business model as Groupon—they offer low prices f
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The Stop Online Piracy Act: Combating Online Piracy or Censoring the Internet?
A recent House of Representatives bill is causing everyone, from political leaders to technology innovators, to ask the question: what is more important? preventing online piracy or keeping the internet uncensored? The legislation at issue, the Stop Online Piracy Act (H.R. 1361), was introduced on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in the House of Representatives.
Think You are Stealthily Avoiding Facebook Fame?...Think Again!
If you are one of the many people who are concerned with privacy invasion, and if you avoid Big Brother as much as you possibly can, you can refuse to subscribe to social media sites to avoid having your personal information displayed on sites like Facebook for all the world to see. Right? Maybe not...
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