How an “Exceptional” Case Will Cost You: The Impact of Octane on Patent Litigation

By: Daniel Larson   In the past few years, patent reform has become a major issue of debate in the House and Senate, most specifically, over the use of a fee-shifting provision.  Fee-shifting is the legal mechanism that forces the losing party of a patent case to pay the winning party’s attorney fees.  The attorney fees… Read More How an “Exceptional” Case Will Cost You: The Impact of Octane on Patent Litigation

Obama Allots $4 Billion into Technology Education

By: Courtney Nicole Fears Computer science and technology are now considered requirements of a public school education.  According to the Obama Administration, technology education should be a part of a core curriculum for children from Kindergarten through twelfth grade.  In January, the Obama Administration announced the allotment of $4 Billion in funding for states to ensure… Read More Obama Allots $4 Billion into Technology Education

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By: Angelica Diaz The constant change in technology not only effects technology itself, but its affects are seen everywhere, specifically in the realm of law.  From Protection orders to mere definitions, many law makers and legal professionals have had to incorporate technology in their practices and rules of law in order to fully protect individuals… Read More Tag Your It

One Giant Leap For Privacy: Europe Strikes Down Safe Harbor, Sweeping the Rug Under the Feet of US Tech Companies

By: Nebyu Retta   Overview   His name is Maximilian.  It’s not a name we hear everyday in the U.S.  The name itself echoes sentiments of power, prominence and vision.  It’s also perhaps somewhat reminiscent of the great and mighty Roman generals from centuries ago, “Maximas” and “Aemilus.”  Well, maybe I’m taking things too far—especially… Read More One Giant Leap For Privacy: Europe Strikes Down Safe Harbor, Sweeping the Rug Under the Feet of US Tech Companies