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Minnesota’s Attempt to Copy California’s Constitutionally Defective Age Appropriate Design Code is an Utter Fail (Guest Blog Post)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

Bill Requirements Identical to the California AADC, the bill applies to a “business that provides an online service, product, or feature likely to be accessed by a child.” The bill describes the following obligations for in-scope businesses: Data Protection Impact Assessments. Default Privacy Settings. Enforcement of Terms.

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NDA: An Effective Way to Protect Confidential Information

LexBlog IP

Shi then left Elation to start a business marketing “similar, if not identical software” using replicated source code. A settlement agreement was reached where Elation could inspect the software developed by Shi and prevent the use of any trade secrets or confidential information.

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Torguard Settles Piracy Lawsuit and Agrees to Block Torrent Traffic on U.S. Servers

TorrentFreak

Amidst growing concerns surrounding online privacy and security, VPN services have become increasingly popular in recent years. Earlier this month, both parties agreed to end the legal dispute with a confidential settlement agreement. servers, but that doesn’t change anything for the privacy of users.

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VPN Restrictions Are Problematic, App Association Tells U.S. Government

TorrentFreak

VPNs are valuable tools for people who want to access the Internet securely and with decent privacy. These types of restrictions are problematic according to ‘ ACT | The App Association ‘, a trade organization that represents thousands of startups and small businesses in the software industry. ACT Against VPN Restrictions.

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Checklist of Issues on Generative IP

Kluwer Copyright Blog

It involves several IP rights, some of which overlap in some cases: copyright, trademarks, patents, trade secrets/confidential information, and the right of publicity (and similar rights with different names). Singapore (computational data analysis; user must not “use the copy for any other purpose”) f. Japan (Art. 47 septies ) e.

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The Canadian Heritage Credibility Gap on Online Harms, Part One: Public Report Did Not Disclose 90% Opposition to Its 2021 Proposal

Michael Geist

The bill, which reports suggest will even include age verification requirements that raise significant privacy and expression concerns, is expected to emerge as the most controversial of the government’s three-part Internet regulation plan that also includes Bill C-11 and Bill C-18.

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Restrictive Covenants in the First Circuit

LexBlog IP

Generally, these courts will only enforce noncompete agreements that are reasonable, no broader than necessary to protect an employer’s legitimate business interests, properly noticed, and in line with public policy. The applicable law for each state is set forth below. Law Governing Restrictive Covenants. The employer’s goodwill.