Survival of the Fittest: The Doctrine of Hearsay Under The Federal Rules of Evidence v. Social Media and Networking Technology

POSTED BY Veronica C. LaClair It is a concept as foundational and intuitive as science itself:  survival of the fittest.  In order to survive one must learn to adapt and evolve within a changing world.  Darwin’s principle does not just hold true for the evolution of species, but has a strong correlation to the evolution… Read More Survival of the Fittest: The Doctrine of Hearsay Under The Federal Rules of Evidence v. Social Media and Networking Technology

Can You Hear Me Now? FCC Considers Allowing Use of Cell Phones in Flight

POSTED BY Andrew Clark Airline passengers may soon be able to make phone calls and receive text messages in air if the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopts a new proposal. The FCC is considering raising the ban on the use of cellular phones during flight. At the December 12, FCC meeting, they will address the… Read More Can You Hear Me Now? FCC Considers Allowing Use of Cell Phones in Flight

YOU, ME, and the LECs

POSTED BY Alexander D. Schultheis The Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA), codified at 47 U.S.C. § 222, was a major step forward in improving competition for Competitive Local Exchange Carriers (CLECs) in their respective marketplaces.  A recent ruling by the SecondCircuit in Southern New England Telephone Co. v. Comcast Phone of Connecticut, Inc., 718 F.3d… Read More YOU, ME, and the LECs

Unweaving the Silk Road: The Deep Web and the [Almost] Perfect Virtual Escape

POSTED BY Rebecca Rubin Far below the all-seeing eye of the Internet lies the almost impenetrable and vast Deep Web. A relatively hidden virtual surface, out of reach of most standard search engines, technologically-savvy criminals have been able to set up Ebay-like platforms to make a quick buck. However, a recent October 2013 bust on… Read More Unweaving the Silk Road: The Deep Web and the [Almost] Perfect Virtual Escape

Battling Over Bottles: Jack Daniel’s Recent Trade Dress Suit

POSTED BY Scott Chappell Recently, the owner of the trademark for Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey filed suit against another Tennessee based distillery, Popcorn Sutton Distilling, claiming Popcorn Sutton copied Jack Daniel’s legendary bottle and label design. The complaint filed claims the new bottle for Popcorn Sutton’s Tennessee White Whiskey is “confusingly similar” to the legendary… Read More Battling Over Bottles: Jack Daniel’s Recent Trade Dress Suit

Bad Breakups: First Refusal Provisions in Endorsement Contracts

POSTED BY Meghan Bonk No one can sell a brand quite like a superstar athlete. Most of these athletes aren’t born superstars, however, and many of them partake in some lower-tier endorsement deals before they hit the peak and sign with companies like Nike or Under Armour. Unfortunately, when athletes sign enter into endorsement contracts,… Read More Bad Breakups: First Refusal Provisions in Endorsement Contracts

Counterterrorism, Counterproliferation, and Cybersecurity: Sidestepping American Expectations of Privacy to Further Foreign Initiatives

POSTED BY Laura Sousa Social graphs – representations of the interconnection of relationships in an online social network – define and link our social, professional, and family connections on social media.  They help us build relationships with others, see with whom our friends are connecting, and even increase our own interest base and social community. … Read More Counterterrorism, Counterproliferation, and Cybersecurity: Sidestepping American Expectations of Privacy to Further Foreign Initiatives

Clearing Your Cookies for Cheaper Travel: A Moot Myth?

POSTED BY Samantha Caplan As the online travel reservation market has grown over the past several years, so, too, have the number of theories for getting the best deals. A basic internet search reveals countless how-to guides and consumer tips (e.g., purchasing tickets on Tuesday afternoons, booking reservations six weeks in advance, et al.), some… Read More Clearing Your Cookies for Cheaper Travel: A Moot Myth?

3D Printing: A New Challenge To Intellectual Property Law

POSTED BY Nicholas Hasenfus 3D printers can be used to created objects out of materials such as metal, plastic, and nylon.  With a 3D scanner or 3D blueprints and a 3D printer, homeowners are able to create common household objects.  3D printers work differently than traditional machining techniques because printing is achieved using an additive… Read More 3D Printing: A New Challenge To Intellectual Property Law

Use of Facial Recognition Software Raises Privacy Concerns

POSTED BY Michael Yacubian Anyone remember that movie where Tom Cruise saves the world from the overbearing police state? No, not Cocktail. I’m talking about Minority Report, the one where he stops future crimes from happening by using “precognition”. Well, potential human psychic abilities aside, in the movie, after The Cruise ends up on the… Read More Use of Facial Recognition Software Raises Privacy Concerns