Mobile Apps

Court Dismisses California AG’s First Suit Against Mobile Application Provider Under Online Privacy Protection Act

by BuckleySandler LLP on 5/21/2013

On May 9, the Superior Court of California dismissed California Attorney General Kamala Harris’ first suit against a company for allegedly failing to comply with the state’s Online Privacy Protection Act. California v. Delta...more

Around the Virtual World: May 13-17, 2013

by Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 5/20/2013

A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. In This Issue: - What's the Matter With Zynga? - Video game maker drops gun makers, not their guns -...more

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

by Allison Dodd, Daren M. Orzechowski | White & Case LLP on 5/15/2013

On May 9, 2013, Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson introduced the Application Privacy, Protection and Security Act of 2013 (the "Apps Act"), a bill "[t]o provide for greater transparency in and user control over the treatment...more

Privacy Litigation Alert: California Court Dismisses Attorney General's Mobile App Privacy Suit Against Delta, Offers Little...

by David Marty, Tyler G. Newby | Fenwick & West LLP on 5/15/2013

A California Superior Court judge has dismissed with prejudice a privacy suit brought by California Attorney General Kamala Harris against Delta Airlines. The complaint, filed in December of 2012, alleged that Atlanta-based...more

Enter, the APPS Act

by Amy Malone | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 5/14/2013

U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson, a Democrat from Georgia, has introduced a mobile privacy bill that if passed will require mobile application developers to maintain privacy policies, obtain consent from consumers before collecting...more

Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)

by Matt Nusbaum | Proskauer - Government Contractor Compliance... on 5/3/2013

In December, 2011, the Office of Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) caused much consternation among the federal contracting community by publishing proposed changes to the affirmative action and nondiscrimination...more

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

by Fenwick & West LLP on 4/30/2013

Increasingly, privacy is a big concern in app development. California and other jurisdictions are ramping up enforcement efforts around existing privacy laws. For example, the California attorney general has recently taken...more

An “App” a Day Will NOT Keep the FDA Away: The Rise of Mobile Medical Applications

by Nicholas Weiss | Sedgwick LLP on 4/26/2013

The number of mobile applications (apps) available to consumers on their iPhones, Androids, and iPads is astonishing. As of January 2013, there were more than 775,000 different apps available to iPhone and iPad users. It...more

Hot Companies In Digital Health

by Michael Esquivel | Fenwick & West Life Sciences Group on 4/23/2013

With venture capital funding of digital health up 45 percent in 2012, according to Rock Health, we're hearing a lot about mobile health apps and healthcare IT. You may be asking yourself what is digital health? Hear my take...more

Law Firm Websites for the iPad Generation.

by Great Jakes Marketing on 4/18/2013

A prediction: The next website your firm launches will be built for the iPad generation – and incorporate something called “responsive design.” Why? Because all websites – including law firm sites – are seeing a sharp...more

European Privacy Regulator Issues Important Opinion on the Use of Apps

by Karin Retzer | Morrison Foerster - Social Media on 4/16/2013

On February 27, 2013, the European Article 29 Working Party (a group comprising representatives from all of the data protection authorities of the EU Member States, referred to in this articles as “WP29”) issued an Opinion on...more

Workplace Issues Now Grow on “Vines”; Why Employers Need a Policy More Than Ever

by Daniel A. Schwartz | Pullman & Comley, LLC on 4/16/2013

As I said in an earlier post, I’ll be speaking about Social Media and the Workplace, as part of WESFACCA’s “Day of Privacy” presentation later this week. ...more

So You Want to Create an App?: Important Legal Considerations for Nonprofits

by Krista Coons, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 4/9/2013

In this presentation: - Apps! A Mobile Revolution - But, What Exactly Is an App? - Apps vs. Websites: A Primer - Legal Considerations - Why Does IP Ownership Matter? - Creation of...more

Around the Virtual Word: March 25-29, 2013

by Pillsbury Social Media, Entertainment &... on 4/1/2013

A weekly wrap up of interesting news about virtual worlds, virtual goods and other social media. In This Issue: - RUMOR: Google Is Launching An Augmented Reality Based E-Book Line - Valve Can't Pull Plug...more

FTC Releases Report Regarding Mobile App Privacy Disclosure

by Scott & Scott, LLP on 3/27/2013

Scott & Scott, LLP attorney, Brian Von Hatten, suggests that anyone who develops or offers mobile apps should seek to ensure that their disclosures are at least up to par with respect to the FTC’s best practices concerning...more

No Sales Tax on Apps Sold in Virginia

by Amol Jain | Berkeley Research Group, LLC on 3/26/2013

In a recent series of public letter rulings, the Virginia Department of Taxation ruled that the sale of applications on mobile devices (commonly referred to as apps) are not subject to Virginia sales and use tax. The...more

Divorce: There’s an App for That!

by The Law Firm for Family Law on 3/26/2013

Consumers download more than a billion apps (software applications) every month, from audio books and weather reports to home repair tips and games. It is not surprising that several divorce apps have appeared on the market...more

Mobile App Helps Parents Stay Up-to-Date on Dangerous Children's Products

by Demas Law Group on 3/25/2013

If you have children, you have probably found yourself in a store or at a secondhand sale many times over the years looking at a product that you had not seen prior to that day. It would be perfect for your child or children,...more

European Regulators Issue Opinion on Mobile Apps

by Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/25/2013

On March 14, 2013, the European data protection regulators (the Article 29 Working Party, or WP) issued a 30-page opinion addressing how mobile apps should comply with EU data protection law (the Opinion). The main focus of...more

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013

by Scott Andrews, Colleen Bal, Wendell Bartnick, Cedric Burton, Brock Dahl, Sharon Lee, Lydia Parnes, Anna Pateraki, Tracy Shapiro, Matthew Staples, Gerard Stegmaier, Don Vieira | Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati on 3/19/2013

In this issue: - FTC Releases Privacy Disclosure Guidelines for Mobile Ecosystem - California Attorney General Issues Privacy Practice Recommendations for Mobile Ecosystem - Mobile Apps: Learning from...more

App Helps People Find Lawyers and Keep Tabs on Legal Bills

by Martha Newman | TopLawyerCoach.com on 3/18/2013

Viewabill is a Lawyer App that lets people track how much attorneys are charging them in real-time....more

Advertising Law - Mar 15, 2013

by Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP on 3/15/2013

In This Issue: SPECIAL FOCUS: FTC Releases Updated Guidance for Digital Marketers; Less Dry or Moisturized? NAD Decides; FTC Targets Lack of Security on Mobile Device's Software; Apple, Parents Reach Deal on In-App...more

Is Digital Health Poised To Grow Or Is It Hitting The Wall?

by Michael Esquivel | Fenwick & West Life Sciences Group on 3/14/2013

Recently, the Pew Internet & American Life Project (the “Pew Internet Report”) reported that nearly 70% of Americans are monitoring one or more health metrics for themselves or a loved one, but only 21% of those are using a...more

Financial Services Report - Spring 2013

Editor’s Note - This is a dignified law firm newsletter, not like the “Brand X” versions. You won’t find pandering, attention-grabbing stories about Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Ashton Kutcher, Prince William, or...more

Setback for Apple in iPhone MDL

by Evan Nadel | Mintz Levin - Privacy & Security on 3/13/2013

In a case about exposing user data, Apple suffered a setback due to its concealment of information in litigation. Last week, in the multi-district litigation, In Re iPhone Application Litigation, Judge Lucy Koh of the...more

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Court Dismisses California AG’s First Suit Against Mobile Application Provider Under Online Privacy Protection Act

Around the Virtual World: May 13-17, 2013

Federal Legislation Introduced Regarding Mobile Application Privacy

Privacy Litigation Alert: California Court Dismisses Attorney General's Mobile App Privacy Suit Against Delta, Offers Little...

Enter, the APPS Act

Contractors: Is Your Company’s Web Site Accessible to Individuals With Disabilities? (OFCCP Thinks It Should Be)

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

An “App” a Day Will NOT Keep the FDA Away: The Rise of Mobile Medical Applications

Hot Companies In Digital Health

Law Firm Websites for the iPad Generation.

European Privacy Regulator Issues Important Opinion on the Use of Apps

Workplace Issues Now Grow on “Vines”; Why Employers Need a Policy More Than Ever

So You Want to Create an App?: Important Legal Considerations for Nonprofits

Around the Virtual Word: March 25-29, 2013

FTC Releases Report Regarding Mobile App Privacy Disclosure

No Sales Tax on Apps Sold in Virginia

Divorce: There’s an App for That!

Mobile App Helps Parents Stay Up-to-Date on Dangerous Children's Products

European Regulators Issue Opinion on Mobile Apps

"Eye on Privacy" Newsletter - March 2013

App Helps People Find Lawyers and Keep Tabs on Legal Bills

Advertising Law - Mar 15, 2013

Is Digital Health Poised To Grow Or Is It Hitting The Wall?

Financial Services Report - Spring 2013

Setback for Apple in iPhone MDL

Tips for Mobile App Privacy Compliance [Video]

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