Category: Internet Law

The landscape of internet technology and cybersecurity has been significantly shaped by a series of high-profile class action lawsuits. These lawsuits typically arise from data breaches, where large amounts of personal information are compromised due to insufficient cybersecurity measures by companies. Below, we explore some notable cases and their implications for consumers and corporations. AT&T…

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Late last year, Chegg Inc. (“Chegg”), an online learning platform, obtained a preliminary injunction based on allegations that the various operators of the Homeworkify website (“Defendants”) – which allows users to view Chegg’s paywalled solutions without creating an account – violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). (Chegg Inc. v. Doe, No. 22-07326 (N.D….

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You’ve heard the buzz about Pokemon GO and decide to give it a try.  After installing the game on your phone and moving past the initial splash screen, you’re presented with the game’s Terms of Service, which you may “Accept” or “Decline.”  Just a single click stands between you and Pokemon-hunting goodness! If you clicked…

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The Bitcoin Foundation wants to establish a “more open and diverse dialogue with the U.S. Congress” because it worries that federal legislation will “stifle the adoption and use of so-called ‘virtual currencies’ such as Bitcoin.” The advocacy group, which envisions “economic participation without a bank account or credit history,” may have reason for concern. Over…

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HHS 405(d) is an excellent resource that provides cybersecurity and cyber risk guidance for not only healthcare organizations, but all organizations. HHS 405(d) released the following resource for cyber insurance. Before getting to the resource, however, there are two critical things you must know about cyber insurance: Your organization must have it. For incident response…

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In the State of California, the rules for calling special meetings of members or shareholders of a nonprofit corporation are generally governed by the California Corporations Code. Here are the key points: Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporations – Who Can Call a Special Meeting: Special meetings of members can be called by the board, the chair…

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As I started to disappear into the vortex of 24/7 media coverage of the US election, I recalled the news anxiety I experienced in 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic which prompted me to write an article for The Conversation titled “Coronavirus: 5 ways to manage your news consumption in times of crisis“….

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The California legislature recently passed Assembly Bill 2013 (AB 2013) on August 27, 2024, a measure aimed at enhancing transparency in AI training and development. If signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom, developers of generative AI systems or services that are made available to Californians would be required to disclose significant information on the…

Read More “California Legislature Passes Generative AI Training Data Transparency Bill — Internet & Social Media Law Blog — September 20, 2024” »

In the United States of America, a number of states require companies to have a privacy policy posted on their websites. However, regardless of legal requirements, every website should have a privacy policy. A privacy policy (or privacy notice) needs to be concise and have a warm tone. Importantly, a privacy policy should reflect a…

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