by lkoskey | Jan 25, 2012 | Commentary |
While the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) lumbers its way through the American legislature, a remarkably similar act has found its way into legitimate law on the other side of the pond. Just in case no little chickens have been by to tell you that the internet’s...
by lacealex | Jan 11, 2012 | Commentary |
The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has released a snapshot of worldwide access to telecommunications in 2011. A full third of the global population now has internet access, up from only eighteen percent five years ago. Furthermore, the developing world...
by fqin | Jan 11, 2012 | Commentary |
A Massachusetts state court recently held that when a company has a website which directs consumers to in-state retailers that sell the company’s products, it is sufficient for the court to take personal jurisdiction. In this specific case, the defendant,...
by Liza Roe | Dec 17, 2011 | Commentary |
This summer, the FDA issued a draft guidance document addressing how the agency intends to apply its regulatory authority to Mobile Medical Applications (MMAs). The guidance document defines mobile applications as “software applications that can be executed (run) on a...
by ghans | Dec 16, 2011 | Commentary |
Louie C.K., the renowned comedian, released his latest comedy special in a most unorthodox way: charging $5 for an immediate, DRM-free download from his website. Instead of going with Comedy Central (which released his last special), HBO, or any other network, he...
by anickow | Dec 12, 2011 | Commentary, Legal/Tech News, Legislation/Regulations |
Netflix may now be able to use Facebook to further alienate its consumers while pursuing a lucrative revenue stream. The House amended the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) to relax written consent requirements for sharing information on movie rentals. This opens...
