Internet addresses ending in ".Asia" will soon be available for the registration of domain names. Trademark owners and businesses may wish to consider registering domains with the ".Asia" ending for their corresponding names.Continue Reading Launch of the ‘.Asia’ Domain
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NINTH CIRCUIT NARROWS CDA IMMUNITY
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On May 15, 2007, in a divided decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit adopted a new and significantly narrower interpretation of the immunity from liability for online service providers provided by the Communications Decency Act. In Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley, et al. v. Roommates.com, LLC, Appeal Nos. 04-56916 and 04-57173, (click here) Ninth Circuit holds that service providers may be liable for content originating from users if they solicit the unlawful information, or categorize, channel, and limit the distribution of the information.Continue Reading NINTH CIRCUIT NARROWS CDA IMMUNITY
The Cost Of Non-Compliance
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Today, more than ever, companies are confronted with a broad array of electronic document issues, including data retention policies and e-discovery during litigation. Failing to comply with rules regarding such…
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Practice Tip – Jury Waivers and IP License Agreements
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Because an IP license agreement is governed by state contract law, it is important to consider the relevant state’s case law when drafting any such agreement. For instance, the California…
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