Originally posted 2015-08-13 21:27:13. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Originally posted 2008-02-08 10:19:17. Republished by Blog Post Promoter. Eric Schmidt: Richard Stallman, founder of the Free Software Foundation, and creator of the GNU Public License (GPL) was also present. Stallman is known for his outspoken political beliefs and his attention to semantics. He ……
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The Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) is a landmark Illinois law that regulates the collection, use, and storage of biometric data. Enacted in 2008, BIPA provides some of the most stringent protections for biometric privacy in the United States. With the increasing use of biometric technology—such as fingerprint scanning, facial recognition, and retina scans—lawsuits under…
Scrapping coffee breaks and cocktail receptions is among a raft of proposals ICANN has floated in an effort to cut the cost of its public meetings and get its budget under control. The Org is also thinking about making some meetings shorter or going online-only in order to cut costs, which were estimated to come…
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Joe Pee, Unsplash Wyoming, with the introduction of Wyo. Stat. §1-23-108, banned most non-compete agreements for contracts signed on or after July 1, 2025, but with several meaningful exceptions. If you do business in Wyoming, here’s what you need to know: Key Exceptions to the Ban While the majority of non-compete agreements will be unenforceable,…
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This is a VPPA claim against Plex (a video streaming service) regarding the use of Meta Pixels. 🙄🙄 The defendant invoked the arbitration clause in its TOS. Extensively citing Chabolla, the court rejects the arbitration request. Here is Plex’s sign-up screen: Instead of creating a native Plex account, the user in question clicked on the…
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Key Takeaways: CPPA launched its first major enforcement action in targeting connected vehicle-maker Honda. Connected vehicles often collect various kinds of sensitive driver information, including geolocation, biometric and behavioral data. After the CPPA found Honda in violation of several CCPA provisions, the company agreed to settle the enforcement action for approximately $650,000 while also agreeing…
Originally posted 2013-04-24 14:31:12. Republished by Blog Post Promoter Putt-putt — miniature golf, right? Yes, but, PUTT-PUTT® — registered trademark for miniature golf services! Steve Baird explains: So, I learned two things this weekend, Adam Scott is the first Australian to win the Masters, and “putt-putt†golf is a brand of miniature golf, not a generic designation for a type…
An artificial intelligence (AI) company can be sued for product liability, privacy violations, or security failures under various legal theories. However, the viability of a lawsuit depends on the specific circumstances of the case, including the nature of the AI system, how it was used, and whether any damages resulted from its malfunction or deficiencies….
Quantum computing (QC) is poised to disrupt cybersecurity in ways that business leaders and legal professionals cannot afford to ignore. But what exactly is quantum computing, why does it pose such a significant threat to encryption, and what should businesses be doing about it today? What Is Quantum Computing?To understand quantum computing, it’s helpful to…
Hilariously named .blog registry operator Knock Knock Whois There has been ordered to change its name to “Knock Knock RDAP There” or risk the wrath of ICANN Compliance. The company has been told it has 30 days to file papers requesting the name change with the California Secretary of State, or ICANN will initiate termination…
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