Article Archive for June 2010
Facebook apparently relies heavily on BitTorrent to update software on its thousands of servers in an efficient fashion. This little tidbit should serve as a reminder that the non-infringing use doctrine is alive and viable. …
On May 20, 2010, the US Senate, by a close 59 to 39, passed the Restoring Financial Stability Act of 2010 sponsored by Senator Dodd, among others. While the overall goal of the bill is …
As the virtual world increasingly shakes hands with IRL (“In Real Life”), the union of law and the online domain becomes more concrete. As this several year old post discusses the need for the law …
W&M is happy to announce (albeit belatedly) that its primer article on private companies issuing securities to raise capital through private placements was published in the New York Enterprise Report.
Abstract (The article in its entirety …
1. UGC. In other words, it is critical that any social media service operator has in place a clear directive on the ownership and sourcing of intellectual and other properties contributed by users. Look no …
Update: The below article discusses how US Customs can become a gatekeeper to ward of importation of goods that are deemed infringing of your own intellectual property. In addition to the Customs Service protocol for …
I had seen this some time back and am posting it now. This infographic, lovingly produced under the most scientific of laboratory conditions, by artist Shane Snow, provides a truthful look into the psyche of …
All businesses engage independent contractors. These contractors are the men, women, and business entities that provide all manner of business support to other businesses, from consulting to carpentry. As a result, many businesses go through …
In a shakeup that can reset thirty years of financial standards regarding who is eligible under the securities laws to make high risk private investments, all businesses should be aware that this change can severely …
Hurt Locker Case Demonstrates Process Hurdles in Chasing Phantom Infringers
Hurt Locker. We all loved it and Katherine Bigelow is a goddess. Coincidentally, Brian Geragthy was in a firm client’s movie recently, Open House. Shameless praise …
