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Ruling on Wi-Fi Wiretapping
A controversial court decision could have serious implications for Wi-Fi wiretapping. Ars Technica reports that a district court judge in eastern Illinois has determined that the interception of...
View ArticleUpdates To The Electronic Communications Privacy Act?
Internet law news alert! The House and Senate are finally getting around to updating the woefully outdated Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If Sen. Patrick Leahy’s new bill passes, it will be...
View ArticleNew Internet Law: Facebook Freedom of Speech Schools
An aggressive new Internet law was introduced in North Carolina, making it a criminal offense for a student to release statements online with the intention of intimidating or tormenting school faculty....
View ArticleMother Pens Cyberbullying Memoir
Cyberbullying is most often associated with children. But many adults also suffer online harassment. Lesli Catsouras, 46, is one such adult, and she’s sharing her harrowing story in a new memoir...
View ArticleIntroducing The Cloud Computing Act of 2012
Don’t you love it when politicians decide to become superheros of consumer Internet protection? Ramifications of poorly worded laws, be damned! No? Not your thing? Well, prepare to be irritated by the...
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Biz Opp Alert: The FTC Is Watching
Federal Trade Commission Logo The nation’s consumer protection agency is actively enforcing their new Biz Opp rules. On October 31, 2012, the Federal Trade Commission, in conjunction with other federal...
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HR 2471: Proposed E-Mail Privacy Bill
In a few months, it may be a little more difficult for law enforcement agents to get a hold of your e-mail and social media messages. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a bill (HR...
View ArticleDaily Internet Law News Brief: Patents, COPPA & Netflix
Ready for today’s Internet law news. Let’s get to it without further ado. New Internet Law Bill Passed In House The so-called “Netflix Bill” passed in the House of Representatives, which means the...
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Mobile Marketing Alert: New Android App May Be A Thorn In Marketers Sides
New Android App allows users to report advertising texts directly to the FTC Attention Mobile Marketers: A new Android app called PrivacyStar alerts the Federal Trade Commission of questionable...
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2013 Dot Com Disclosures: Explained By Lawyer
The new Dot Com Disclosure rules are here! The FTC has a new set of online marketing standards. Below is an in-depth review of the March 2013 Dot Com Disclosures update. Fair Warning: It is the...
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Is Section 230 of the CDA Done? Summary Of The Sarah Jones v. Dirty World...
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act may be in jeopardy of becoming obsolete. Out of all the Internet laws, which is the most important? Many folks may give Section 230 of the Communications...
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Lexmark v. Static Control: SCOTUS Chages False Advertising Law Rules
Bluntly speaking, the U.S. Supreme Court usually picks lawsuits that dwell at the intersection of “American Morals Avenue” and “Dispassionate Law Lane,” leaving the quasi-wonkish definitional...
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FTC Compliance Guidelines For Bloggers and Affiliate Marketers
FTC Guidelines and Internet Marketing 101 Here at Kelly / Warner Law, we field a lot of questions about Federal Trade Commission Guidelines pertaining to blogging and Internet marketing. The two most...
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Nine Things Every Online Business Should Know About The FTC
#1: What Is The FTC, Exactly? A Government Agency or An Independent Commission That Works Closely With The Government? The Federal Trade Commission is an independent agency of the United States...
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COPPA Update: Cleaner Language & Safe Harbor Programs
There are more Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act Updates. Do you know them? The FTC has been busy this summer! In addition to releasing a few online marketing and privacy reports, the nation’s...
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Online News Aggregation: Is It On Its Way Out?
Will news aggregation sites have to close up shop, soon? Some people think so, including Matt Drudge. Will it soon be illegal to aggregate news links? Some people think so – including Matt Drudge –...
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European Commission Hyperlink Controversy
By now, you’ve probably heard the hype: “The European Commission [EC] is about to ruin the Internet by making people pay for hyperlinks!” But you can relax. Per usual, the cautionary bark is likely...
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COPPA Lawyers Explains 2016 Imaging Technology Update
In this article, a COPPA lawyer explains the latest changes to the law involving facial imaging technology. Beep! Beep! Make way for a caravan of “COPPA Cassandras.” The Federal Trade Commission...
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Freelance Isn’t Free Act: A New Type Of Law For The Sharing Economy
Dubbed the Freelance Isn’t Free Act, New York’s latest employment law helps freelancers get paid promptly. New York: First City To Prioritize Freelance Workers New York City is the first jurisdiction...
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