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Instapundit: America's IP Laws Need to be "Pruned Back" [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 5/24/2013

May 24 (Bloomberg Law) -- Under current intellectual property law, a consumer who unlocks his or her own cellphone can be convicted as a felon. Law professor and Instapundit founder Glenn Reynolds says such a scenario is...more

Major Tom to Message Control

by Valorem Law Group LLC on 5/21/2013

Like many, I've been following the Obama administration's response to the IRS scandal. The response has seemed to be a mix of defense and pushing an Obi-Wan Kenobi message of, "These are not the droids you're looking for ..."...more

Legislative Update: Social Media Account Protection and Paid FMLA?

by Daniel A. Schwartz | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 5/14/2013

With just a few weeks left in what has turned out to be a very unpredictable legislative session in Connecticut, there are still several bills up for consideration that employers need to be on the look out for. ...more

NJ Court Upholds OPRA Denial Over Personnel Records

by Sheri Siegelbaum on 5/13/2013

NJ Court Upholds OPRA Denial Over Personnel Records by Sheri Siegelbaum on May 13, 2013 The Appellate Division recently sided with the Office of the Governor in a dispute over records requested under the New Jersey Open...more

NJ Gov. Vetoes Employer Facebook Password Request Ban

by Aaron Kase | Lawyers.com on 5/10/2013

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Thursday vetoed a law passed by the legislature that would ban employers from asking for the social media passwords of workers and applicants. Christie said that he would sign the bill if it...more

Harrisburg Charged With Securities Fraud - Securities and Exchange Commission Says City Made Misleading Financial Statements

by Kimberly Byrens | Best Best & Krieger LLP on 5/10/2013

The inclusion of the public statements of an elected official in allegations of securities fraud could change the traditional relationship between the politicians and their constituency versus issuers and the bond market....more

New Jersey’s Social Networking Privacy Law Gets Conditional Veto by Gov. Christie

by Mark Diana, Christopher Elko, Evan J. Shenkman | Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 5/8/2013

On April 5, 2013, Governor Chris Christie issued a conditional veto of New Jersey’s proposed “Facebook law” (A-2878), which is intended to prohibit employers from inquiring about or otherwise accessing applicants’ and...more

That’s the Way the Consensus Crumbles: CISPA Splits Natural Allies in High-Tech

by Daniel Corbett, Michael Weil | Orrick - Trade Secrets Group on 5/7/2013

If there’s one thing Americans of all political stripes seem to agree on, it’s the need to thwart cyber-attacks on critical U.S. systems. Just this week, the Pentagon for the first time openly blamed China for hacking U.S....more

Texas Leg Watch 2013: Banning Employers From Demanding Social Media Passwords Bill To Hit House Floor Tomorrow

by Travis Crabtree | Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C. on 4/30/2013

As part of our continuing coverage of the Texas Legislature Watch (they only meet every other year in Texas), we look at the bill that would prohibit employers from demanding passwords or other access to the social media...more

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 4-26-13

by Avery T. Day, John D. Delahanty, Andrea Cianchette Maker | Pierce Atwood LLP on 4/26/2013

Major Tax Reform Proposal Starts to Take Shape - This week, the Maine media reported that Senator Woodbury is leading a bipartisan effort to draft a major tax reform proposal. This proposal will likely propose changes...more

State Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations: Everything You Need to Know about Required State Filings for Your Nonprofit...

by Kristalyn Loson | Venable LLP on 4/24/2013

In This Presentation: - Incorporation/Annual Corporate Reporting - Foreign Corporation Authorization/Reporting - State Tax - Registration and Reporting - Charitable Solicitation...more

Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Politics of immigration: A style change or attitude change?

by Lori Chesser | Davis Brown Law Firm on 4/8/2013

Last week the Associated Press (AP) changed its style manual so that the term “Illegal” is to be used to describe an action or procedure, but not a person. No more “illegal immigrant” in AP stories....more

Levick Weekly - March 29, 2013: 6 Ways To Survive The U.S. Congress

by Peter LaMotte, Richard S. Levick, John Lovallo, Kathleen Wailes | LEVICK on 4/1/2013

In This Issue: - Financial Regulators Compete; JPMorgan Loses - Six Ways to Survive the U.S. Congress - How to Protect Your Brand from a Twitter Hacking - Blogs Worth Following - LEVICK In the News -...more

President Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order; Pending Legislation Revived

by Loeb & Loeb LLP on 3/27/2013

President Barack Obama issued his administration's much-anticipated executive order on cybersecurity Feb. 12, to "enhance the security and resilience of the Nation's critical infrastructure and to maintain a cyber environment...more

Legislative Update Report No. 2013-06 -- Mar 25, 2013

by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP on 3/25/2013

In This Article: Federal Government; Alberta; British Columbia; Manitoba; New Brunswick; Newfoundland; Northwest Territories; Nova Scotia; Nunavut; Ontario; Prince Edward Island; Québec/Quebec; Saskatchewan; and Yukon...more

Historical Reform of the Mexican Telecommunications Industry

by Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP on 3/20/2013

The new President of Mexico, Mr. Peña Nieto, has reached an unprecedented multi-party agreement between his party, the Partido Revolucionario Industrial (PRI), and the rest of the major political forces: the Partido Acción...more

Minnesota to Own “Trademark Bullies”

by Steve Baird | Winthrop & Weinstine, P.A. on 3/18/2013

Minnesota is positioned once again to take legislative ownership of the ”trademark bullying” debate. Putting aside the serious questions of whether new laws are needed and whether a state as opposed to a federal solution can...more

Pilfered Funds & The FCC’s Online Political Public File Rule: The Law Of Unintended Consequences

by Jim Kahl, Gregg Skall | Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC on 3/15/2013

In recent months, a number of media buyers have had funds stolen from their bank accounts. Even after repeatedly opening and closing accounts to stop the theft, tens of thousands of dollars have been diverted to accounts...more

Advertising News & Analysis - March 7, 2013

by Thomas Gilbertsen, Todd A. Harrison, Jeffrey D. Knowles, Erin Seder | Venable LLP on 3/11/2013

In this issue: - Obama Nominates Ramirez to Lead FTC - FDA Warning Letter Makes Shout-Out to Facebook - Supreme Court’s Amgen Ruling: What it Means for Consumer Class Actions - Upcoming...more

Joint Senate Committee Hearing on Cybersecurity: 3-Point Bulletin

by Cozen O'Connor on 3/8/2013

Yesterday, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Technology and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs held a hearing titled, “The Cybersecurity Partnership Between the Private Sector and...more

How to Protect Your Company From Hackers [Video]

by Bloomberg Law on 3/8/2013

March 8 (Bloomberg Law) -- With reports of corporate espionage and hacking on the rise, the US government and private companies need to take steps to prevent the loss of trade secrets and threats to national security says...more

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Election & Politics Law › Communications & Media Law

Instapundit: America's IP Laws Need to be "Pruned Back" [Video]

Major Tom to Message Control

Legislative Update: Social Media Account Protection and Paid FMLA?

NJ Court Upholds OPRA Denial Over Personnel Records

NJ Gov. Vetoes Employer Facebook Password Request Ban

Harrisburg Charged With Securities Fraud - Securities and Exchange Commission Says City Made Misleading Financial Statements

New Jersey’s Social Networking Privacy Law Gets Conditional Veto by Gov. Christie

That’s the Way the Consensus Crumbles: CISPA Splits Natural Allies in High-Tech

Texas Leg Watch 2013: Banning Employers From Demanding Social Media Passwords Bill To Hit House Floor Tomorrow

Under The Dome: Inside The Maine State House 4-26-13

State Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations: Everything You Need to Know about Required State Filings for Your Nonprofit...

Iowa Immigration Law Blog: Politics of immigration: A style change or attitude change?

Levick Weekly - March 29, 2013: 6 Ways To Survive The U.S. Congress

President Issues Cybersecurity Executive Order; Pending Legislation Revived

Legislative Update Report No. 2013-06 -- Mar 25, 2013

Historical Reform of the Mexican Telecommunications Industry

Minnesota to Own “Trademark Bullies”

Pilfered Funds & The FCC’s Online Political Public File Rule: The Law Of Unintended Consequences

Advertising News & Analysis - March 7, 2013

Joint Senate Committee Hearing on Cybersecurity: 3-Point Bulletin

How to Protect Your Company From Hackers [Video]

NIST Issues Request for Information, Begins Developing Cybersecurity Framework Under Recent Executive Order

Decades-Old Japanese Electioneering Law May Get a Web 2.0 Refresh

What The Cybersecurity Executive Order Means For The Rest Of Us

NIST Seeking Comments on Revised Standards for FISMA Compliance

Instapundit: America's IP Laws Need to be "Pruned Back" [Video]

How to Protect Your Company From Hackers [Video]

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