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US Lawmakers Want FTC to Crack Down on Overpromising and Dishonest VPNs

TorrentFreak

They are vital for whistleblowers and people who rebel against Government oppression. VPNs have recently become a sensitive topic in United States mainstream media. This revealed that the privacy policies at some VPN services were rather weak. One of the problems, however, is that not all VPN services take privacy seriously.

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Journey Through “Augusts” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

SpicyIP

He wrote detailed posts on this topic later here and here. Talking about this topic, the issue of Judicial Recusals also shouldn’t be left untouched – an issue that has been the heart of several IP controversies, notably the Novartis dispute. One troubling issue with the MHRD Chairs was the opaqueness of its functioning.

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Journey Through “Septembers” on SpicyIP (2005 – Present)

SpicyIP

In the past, much like intrepid time travelers, we journeyed through the months of June , July , and August , uncovering how some stories like the Mashelkar Report, the National Biotechnology Regulatory Authority (NBRA) Bill, the Whistleblower Act, or the Indian “Bayh Dole” Bill, unfolded with time.

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Minnesota Wants to Ban Under-18s From User-Generated Content Services

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

At the bottom of this post, I’ve included the text as passed by the Minnesota House] The bill fits the “protect-the-kids” narrative that politicians champion during election years, but it’s counterproductive towards that purported goal. The Bill Is Terrible Policy.

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2021 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

Trading Secrets

At the workshop, legal scholars, economists, and policy experts reviewed the current state of the law and economic literature on non-compete clauses in contracts between employers and employees. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting.

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2021 Trade Secrets Webinar Series: Takeaways & Recordings

LexBlog IP

At the workshop, legal scholars, economists, and policy experts reviewed the current state of the law and economic literature on non-compete clauses in contracts between employers and employees. The FTC is exploring whether it has the authority to ban or limit the use of non-competes in the employment setting.

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Is the California Legislature Addicted to Performative Election-Year Stunts That Threaten the Internet? (Comments on AB2408)

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

It’s an election year, and like clockwork, legislators around the country want to show they care about protecting kids online. Focusing on the 20% by eliminating the 40% is a policy choice, I guess. It isn’t really about protecting “kids.” However, that highlights the bill’s deceptive messaging.