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….
As many housing providers and tenants have experienced when leasing a residential property, sometimes issues pop up in the property that require repair. Some might be minor- such as fixing the pilot light on a stove burner- and others larger- such as remediating mold in a property. But whose job is it at the end…
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This is the third and final part of a three-part series. In Part 1 I took a look at the Grenfell Fire Inquiry report and set out what, in my view, are the main organisations and issues which the Inquiry found were responsible for the fire. In Part 2 I looked mainly at the doctrines…
Mareva orders, also known as freezing orders, may be granted when there is a risk that a defendant might move its assets out of reach of the court’s jurisdiction. Mareva orders can freeze assets owned directly or indirectly by a defendant. Oftentimes a defendant subject to a freezing order has other creditors seeking repayment. Can…
The Appellate Division reversed a determination of the Supreme Court that had upheld the granting of a special permit and site plan, where the proposal failed to fully comply with the zoning ordinance. In the Matter of Marcus v. The Planning Board of the Village of Wesley Hills, the appellate division found that the lower…
When you think of criminal offences, trespassing usually doesn’t make the top of the list. It is one of those acts that are not regarded as high-profile cases. However, the law doesn’t treat such offences lightly even if the person who has been caught trespassing has not been aware that they are committing a criminal…
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Earlier this year, I had some very interesting conversations with Bristol colleagues about the relationship between law, regulation, and the public interest. These conversations led to a series of blog posts that are being published in our Law School blog. This prompted me to think a bit more in detail about how the public interest…
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This guest post by Saema Jaffer* explores the policy approaches that can be followed in the UK, and elsewhere, in relation to the use of AI in the writing and evaluation of tender documents. It was submitted to the ‘a book for a blog’ competition and has won Saema a copy that will soon be…
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…
When buying or selling a property in Florida, it is essential to ensure that the title is clear and free of any issues affecting ownership rights. Unfortunately, title issues can arise even after a property has been purchased, leading to significant legal problems. If you find yourself in this situation, it is important to understand…
