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Efforts To Amend The Electronic Communications Privacy Act
What Is The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (“ECPA”)? The ECPA of 1986 protects a variety of electronic communications and records. Title I protects electronic, wire and oral communications in transit. Title II, …
Read more →Law Firm Uses Computer Fraud & Abuse Act (“CFAA”)
Previously, I discussed the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”). As reported in the Legal Intelligencer, a law firm recently utilized CFAA against one of its former partners and associates who abruptly departed and …
Read more →The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”): It’s Not Just For Hackers
In 1984 Congress enacted the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (“CFAA”), 18 U.S.C. § 1030, to protect against hacking into U.S. government and financial institution computers. With the expansion of computer use, the …
Read more →Web Site Terms of Service (“TOS”): A Contract with Web Users?
** Web Site Terms of Service (“TOS”): A Contract with Web Users?** Many Web sites contain a link to a Terms of Service (“TOS”), Terms and Conditions of Use, or similarly titled Web page. What are these? Essentially, …
Read more →IT Digital Device Border Searches Cover More Than Just Laptop Contents
** IT Digital Device Border Searches Cover More Than Just Laptop Contents.** Those who travel frequently are used to TSA security searches that have become more extensive, time consuming and invasive. International …
Read more →Non-Disclosure Agreements and Their Importance
What Is Non-Disclosure Agreement? A Non-Disclosure Agreement is a contract to protect information considered to be confidential or proprietary and disclosed in an employment relationship or in business transactions. It …
Read more →Trademarks 102 (Part 2)
In Trademarks 101 (Part 1 of this series), trademarks, service marks and the registration process briefly explained. In this installment, trademark limitations, infringement and importance of registration are explored. …
Read more →Trademarks 101 (Part 1)
What Is A Trademark? A trademark is a “word, name, symbol, device, or combination” of these that an entity uses to identify and distinguish its goods from those of others. A service mark is similarly defined, but is used …
Read more →Trade Names
What Is A Trade Name? A trade name is a name that is commonly used by a business that does not use the full legal name of the business. Although it is usually registered with a state government agency and is commonly …
Read more →Trade Secrets
What Is A Trade Secret? A trade secret is any information that derives economic value from not being generally known, has been maintained in confidence, and is not known by competitors. A company that owns trade secret …
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