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Who Owns Social Media Accounts?–In re Bang Energy Drinks

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The categorization of social media accounts into “business” and “personal” accounts was a hot issue a decade ago, when states across the country passed laws to protect employees from invasive employer demands to access or control their personal social media accounts.

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Five Ways That the California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC/AB 2273) Is Radical Policy

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

The California Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC / AB2273, just signed by Gov. For example: “If a conflict arises between commercial interests and the best interests of children, companies should prioritize the privacy, safety, and well-being of children over commercial interests.” Newsom ) is an example of such a bill.

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Two Separate Courts Reiterate That Online Age Authentication Mandates Are Unconstitutional

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

In Arkansas, a law requiring parental consent before minors sign up for social media accounts didn’t survive intermediate scrutiny. 31, 2023) Arkansas’ law says minors need parental consent before creating social media accounts. A simple goal to state, but virtually impossible to implement constitutionally.

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2023 Quick Links: Leftovers

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Moreover, there is nothing to suggest that the CFRA was designed to be used as a defense to a private breach of contract action. Rivals * MIT Technology Review : This new data poisoning tool lets artists fight back against generative AI (regarding “Nightshade”) Privacy * FTC v. Kochava, Inc., 2023 WL 3249809 (D.

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2023 IP Resolutions Start with a Review of IP Assets

The IP Law Blog

For trademarks, a good place to start is the company’s marketing and promotional materials, website, mobile app, and social media. Don’t overlook company social media accounts, domain names, and toll-free numbers, which may also serve as potential trademarks. A special note about customer data.

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Departing Employees Rename Their Former Employers’ Facebook Account. That May Be a Problem–La Baguette v. Tito & Tita

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Defendants also managed the social media presence of the “La Baguette” business, which primarily consisted of a Facebook page. Interestingly, the court doesn’t discuss treatment of the password, or communication transmitting the password, as such a document. 1459 (2014); Zoe Argento, Whose Social Network Account?

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It’s Complicated: Unpacking the Risks Behind Canada’s Digital Services Tax Plan

Michael Geist

The Canadian government released a detailed document last week outlining the specifics behind its draft Digital Services Tax Act. The document has sparked criticism from business groups and the U.S. The document has sparked criticism from business groups and the U.S.