New California Law Allows Consumers to Write Negative Reviews without Fear
Summary: Governor Jerry Brown has signed new legislation that prohibits restaurants from fining or taking legal action against customers who leave…
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Legislators to Discuss Online Security after HealthCare.gov Hacked
Summary: A full week of Internet security meetings is planned for Capitol Hill this week after the Obamacare website was…
Google to Pay $19 Million for Kids’ In App Purchases
Summary: Many parents complained that it was too easy for their children to buy hundreds of dollars worth of apps…
Judge Denies Apple’s Request for Permanent Injunction Against Samsung
Summary: A California judge has rejected Apple's request for a permanent injunction against Samsung despite acknowledging the company's patent infringement. The…
Cumberland School of Law Brings Law School Curriculum to 21st Century with eDiscovery Center
Summary: The Cumberland School of Law has announced the opening of its eDiscovery Institute & Review Center, which will provide…
LexisNexis Study Finds Law Firms Do Not Encrypt Email Conversations
Summary: A new study from LexisNexis has found that just 22 percent of law firms encrypt the email conversations sent to…
California Rules Google’s Self-Driving Cars Will Require Steering Wheels and Brake Pedals
Summary: Considering the experimental stage of Google’s self-driving cars, California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has issued new rules that will…
Delaware First State to Grant Heirs Access to Online Accounts
Summary: Delaware has become the first state to pass a law allowing heirs to inherit digital access to online accounts, such…
Science Tells Us What Messing with a Child’s Head Does to Them
Summary: Young children are extremely impressionable, especially when it comes to their developing brain. If they are surrounded by positive people…
Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Alleging Misconduct by Senior Directors
Summary: Apple is accused of breaching its fiduciary duty, gross mismanagement, corporate waste, and a breach of the duty of…
States Planning Bills to Ban Use of Google Glass While Driving
Summary: Eight states have created legislation that would prohibit drivers from using or wearing Google Glass while operating a motor vehicle. …
California Legislature Passes Kill-Switch Bill for Smartphones
The California legislature passed a bill on Monday that would require ‘kill switches’ on all smartphones sold in the state,…