DC Court of Appeals find Section 230 CDA Immunity From Algorithm Use by Service Providers The Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed the lower court’s decision dismissing a complaint against Google, Microsoft, and Yahoo! (herein “Online Service … [Read more...] about Online Service Providers are Immune to Suit Under Section 230 of the CDA if They Use an Algorithm to Re-Publish Third Party Content
Two ADA Website Compliance Cases From New York Dismissed
ADA Website Compliance Cases Create Additional Guidance Two cases from the U.S. District Court of the Southern District of New York (SDNY) provide some guidance to website owners handling federal court complaints brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 … [Read more...] about Two ADA Website Compliance Cases From New York Dismissed
Florida Appeals Court Blocks Disclosure of iPhone Passwords
The Florida Court of Appeals for the Fourth District (4th DCA) reversed a trial court order which compelled a minor to disclose the passwords to open his iPhone and iTunes account, holding that “compelling disclosure of the iPhone passcode and iTunes password violated his rights … [Read more...] about Florida Appeals Court Blocks Disclosure of iPhone Passwords
Browse-wrap Agreements Are Ineffective As e-Commerce Contracts
A California State Appeals Court followed a Second Circuit Federal Appeals Court and a Ninth Circuit Federal Appeals Court decision in declaring that a browse-wrap contract for website selling goods did not establish a contractual obligation to arbitrate disputes. Long v. Provide … [Read more...] about Browse-wrap Agreements Are Ineffective As e-Commerce Contracts
New FL Law: Computer Abuse and Data Recovery Act, Fla.Stat. §668.801 (“CADRA”)
Robert Kain, of the intellectual property law firm of Kain Spielman, P.A. drafted and lobbied for the Computer Abuse and Data Recovery Act, Fla.Stat. §668.801 ("CADRA") (CADRA Full Text) which was signed into law on May14 by Florida Governor Scott. For the past two (2) years, … [Read more...] about New FL Law: Computer Abuse and Data Recovery Act, Fla.Stat. §668.801 (“CADRA”)
Florida Bar Re-Appoints Robert Kain to the Bar’s I.P. Certification Committee
The President of the Florida Bar has appointed Robert Kain to the Bar’s Intellectual Property Law Certification Committee for the fiscal year 2010 - 2011. (click here for Appointment Letter) Last year, Kain was chairman of the I.P. Certification Committee. He has been on the … [Read more...] about Florida Bar Re-Appoints Robert Kain to the Bar’s I.P. Certification Committee
Primer on the Legal Aspects of Website Contracts – An Outline for Lawyers
With respect to web site development, maintenance and contract terms, the following topics are relevant to our client’s web-based businesses.A. Domain Names: Trademark Search - clearance for domain names Trademark Registration (Federal) to guarantee domain name ownership and … [Read more...] about Primer on the Legal Aspects of Website Contracts – An Outline for Lawyers
