Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 23, 2022

This is one of the dozens of lawsuits alleging that social media services addict kids. Jones-based personal jurisdiction over Snap based on the plaintiffs’ allegations that: Defendants acted intentionally when they entered into contracts with M.K., Snap has entered into contracts with thousands of Oregon residents.

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LexBlog IP

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Similar to celebrity-filled ads, collaborative relationships between influencers and companies on social media continue to be prevalent. Like Patrick + Brittany and Travis + Taylor: Partnerships Are Key Nowadays, celebrities and social media influencers are more business savvy.

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The IPKat

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In Nigeria, Airtel Nigeria Limited neglected to renew their contract with actor and filmmaker Adewole Ojo to use his photographs for advertisements. The photographer, Esther Umoh called this person out for copyright infringement on social media platform “X”. Katpost on the ruling here.

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SpicyIP

AUGUST 1, 2023

The activities of the IPR Chair instituted by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the activities of CIIPC are jointly organised. The contract may be terminated by providing a 15 day notice from either side.

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The IPKat

JULY 18, 2021

If the Government takes on board this recommendation it would mean, as Tom Gray put it “that for the first time ever, our entire music community get something” - since it provides for non-featured artists, who typically transfer their rights in exchange for a one-off session fee rather than a royalty. Plot twist!

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Trading Secrets

JANUARY 24, 2024

The confidentiality language included a fairly standard exclusion that carved out responding “to any inquiry about [the] settlement or its underlying facts by FINRA, the SEC, or any other government entity or self-regulatory organization, or as required by law.” Government agencies like procedural violations, and the SEC is no different.

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IPilogue

AUGUST 19, 2021

Rule 40 restricts social media posts and advertisements published by athletes and sponsors during the Games, both in volume and content. As social media posts generate buzz and draw fans, spectators will have a chance to enjoy getting behind-the-scenes looks and instant updates from their favourite athletes.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

That decision could have significant implications for this case as well as all other First Amendment challenges of states’ efforts to censor social media.] AG Yost disingenuously argued that the law enhances parents’ control over their children’s contracts. To enable greater government censorship of speech? (I

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

Ohio enacted a law, the “ Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act ,” Ohio Rev. Obviously, these definitions reach most user-generated content (UGC) services, not just “social media” in the classic sense. Recall the term “social media” is literally in the bill title).

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IPilogue

JULY 9, 2021

Yet, these cases also point to the need for a more or less uniform legal order for data governance. law can order social media companies to provide such data to the U.S. government is not a party to SCC contracts between data importers and individuals, leaving its vast surveillance apparatus unrestrained.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 24, 2024

” The confidentiality language included a fairly standard exclusion that carved out responding “to any inquiry about [the] settlement or its underlying facts by FINRA, the SEC, or any other government entity or self-regulatory organization, or as required by law.”

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Plagiarism Today

APRIL 4, 2022

The reason for this is simple: Plagiarism is governed by social norms. For example, a student could write an article for their school paper, post content on social media and then turn in an assignment for their class, all three with different citation standards and norms.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Prager tried a variety of contract-based workarounds to Section 230. Going beyond the contracts, Prager looks to various “promises” it alleges that defendants made through public-facing comments. Indeed, the whole “but the algorithms” attack on Section 230 has always been nonsensical.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

AA’s terms and conditions says that all disputes arising under its agreements will be governed by the Northern District of Texas. But before they get there, these courts must first decide whether AA’s terms and conditions constitutes a valid and enforceable contract, and whether TPG assented to its terms. Breach of Contract 2.

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Traverse Legal Blog

APRIL 2, 2023

The influencing game of brand endorsements is one of many examples where technology goes faster than the government’s ability to regulate and enforce. Brands are more likely to require disclosures in their influencing and endorsement contracts. In the world of social media, everyone’s got an angle.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

In March 2020, she contracted a respiratory illness. There was no nuance to the law enforcement effort to censor speech; it was the raw exercise of government power, coupled with a realistic threat of incarceration for noncompliance. ” “The First Amendment is not a game setting for the government to toggle off and on. .”

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IPilogue

JUNE 1, 2022

With more businesses developing and using AI-based automated decision-making (ADM) systems, algorithmic discrimination (at work , social media , or public services ) has been in the spotlight (in both the public and governments’ eyes). The Canadian legal regime concerning AI currently remains untested.

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LexBlog IP

JANUARY 31, 2022

Whether creating a social media account, signing up a for an online service, or just trying to get to bank statements, more and more businesses are linking to their standard terms and conditions online for suppliers and customers. Two Types of Online Contracts. J ust How Enforceable Are Online Terms? What You Need To Know.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 4, 2022

On October 3, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges against Kim Kardashian for violation of the anti-touting provision of the Securities Act, Section 17(b), specifically for “touting on social media a crypto asset security offered and sold by EthereumMax without disclosing the payment she received for the promotion.”

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

AUGUST 29, 2022

I posted a chapter from the book: Online Contracts. Will California Clone-and-Revise Some Terrible Ideas from Florida/Texas’ Social Media Censorship Laws? Big Ruling for Free Speech: Most of Florida’s Social Media Censorship Law (SB 7072) Remains Enjoined–NetChoice v. Analysis of CA AB587). Attorney General.

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U.S. Department of Commerce

APRIL 25, 2023

Join us for a discussion with high school seniors who are participants in our Intellectual Property Skills Work-Based Learning program through a contract with Urban Alliance. Throughout the month of April, we have also showcased inspiring and creative women innovators in our “The Value of Her IP” social media campaign.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JUNE 9, 2022

BrandTotal “provides advertising consulting services to corporate clients regarding how those clients’ and their competitors’ digital advertisements are presented to social media users.” Law students, this is one of many reasons why your 1L Contracts class is so important. ” Oof.

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Traverse Legal Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

PopSugar allegedly created profiles of prominent social media influencers and copied their photos from Instagram without permission, leading to a class action lawsuit. Some influencers have contracted away their rights to their likeness for AI simulation, possibly in exchange for lucrative deals.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

MAY 25, 2022

The opinion holds that the key parts of Florida’s social media censorship law (SB 7072) likely violate the First Amendment and should remain enjoined. ” The opinion also highlights the madness of the Fifth Circuit allowing the Texas social media censorship law to take effect via a 1-line order. “S.B.

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LexBlog IP

MARCH 6, 2024

PopSugar allegedly created profiles of prominent social media influencers and copied their photos from Instagram without permission, leading to a class action lawsuit. Some influencers have contracted away their rights to their likeness for AI simulation, possibly in exchange for lucrative deals.

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43(B)log

APRIL 18, 2023

VPX also argues that it will not return to the type of advertising that was the subject of the jury’s verdict because it is now governed by a board of majority-independent directors, who have instructed VPX to complete the redesign transition.” Plus, they hadn’t removed existing false advertising from their social media accounts.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Any exchange of information between supplier and its distributors will only benefit from the safe harbour to the extent that the information is directly related to the implementation of the agreement and necessary to improve production or distribution of the contract goods or services. Read more. . Read more. .

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Herbert Smith Freehills

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Any exchange of information between supplier and its distributors will only benefit from the safe harbour to the extent that the information is directly related to the implementation of the agreement and necessary to improve production or distribution of the contract goods or services. Read more. . Read more. .

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IIPRD

JANUARY 29, 2023

It varies from creating an alternate persona on a social media account to voicing an animated character in a movie. However, the conversation being considered as a contract between them was unclear regarding the IP rights. Introduction In the 21 st century, a virtual identity is not a new concept. 6] Stuart D. Levi & Alex B.

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LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Amendments to several existing pieces of EU consumer protection legislation, including the Unfair Contract Terms (Directive 93/13/EEC), Price Indications (Directive 98/6/EC), Unfair Commercial Practices (Directive 2005/29/EC) and Consumer Rights (Directive (2011/83/EU). Key changes explored in more detail. Irish approach to date.

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The IPKat

JULY 9, 2023

However, readers seeking to understand the principles governing the application of copyright to this type of work will not be satisfied only with this book. the type of permission, payment, and contract). This chapter looks at whether such characteristics suggest that copyright is not suitable to govern these creative communities.

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43(B)log

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

“It is a truth universally acknowledged – so universally as to be worthy of judicial notice – that designers long to have their work featured in Vogue , and that the models who make their living exhibiting designer clothes aspire to have their photographs appear in the magazine – or, today, on its website or social media account.”

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Copyright Lately

DECEMBER 5, 2021

When a record label or other distributor receives performance royalties from Spotify, it will presumably share a portion with the comedian per the parties’ contract. As always, let me know what you think in the comments below or @copyrightlately on your social media platform of choice. Performance “Absent a Specific License”.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

APRIL 30, 2022

Judge Alsup dismisses most of Berenson’s claims, but the contract breach and promissory estoppel claims survive Twitter’s motion to dismiss. ” Contract Breach/Promissory Estoppel. Two More Courts Tell Litigants That Social Media Services Aren’t State Actors. Berenson sued Twitter. Section 230.

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SpicyIP

JULY 27, 2021

We’re pleased to inform you that the Centre for Communication Governance at the National Law University Delhi is inviting applications for various research positions. About the Centre for Communication Governance. Depending on the project(s) the consultant is hired to be involved in, the contract period will vary.

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Technology & Marketing Law Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

One twist is that Ryanair cannot sue Booking in the United States for breach of its terms of service, because Ryanair’s terms of service are governed by Irish law and require the jurisdiction of Irish courts. Power Ventures was a platform that attempted to enable users to manage all their social media accounts from one platform.

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Kluwer Copyright Blog

APRIL 14, 2022

Platforms are also under the obligation to contract with the press publishers requesting so and pay them a fair remuneration. As a more or less direct result, posting and sharing of Italian press articles via social media comes now without picture previews. 15 CDSM Directive. Under the Italian version of art.

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