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Decoding Semiconductor IP Legal Battles: A Focus on the Role of Schematics and Layouts

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Ever wondered how the size of modern devices has been shrinking at such a rapid pace?  From sluggish brick-sized phones to palm-sized smartphones, we have come a long way – thanks to the ever-evolving semiconductor technology...more

A&O Shearman

Incorporating by reference? Be caring and as clear as the sky is blu

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A cancellation clause in a signed mobile phone supply contract was considered unduly onerous and not fairly and reasonably drawn to the purchaser’s attention to be incorporated by reference. ...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #300 – Apple iPhone Users: Update Your iPhone iOS ASAP

We have noted before how important it is to update the operating system (OS) on your mobile phone as soon as you receive notice from the manufacturer. This week, Apple issued an update to the iOS that is considered urgent....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #284 – Check Out EFF’s Surveillance Self-Defense Playlist: Getting to Know Your Phone

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) (www.eff.org) is a wonderful resource for privacy-related issues and concerns. I check its website frequently to make sure I am aware of the latest issues and concerns around privacy....more

Hogan Lovells

Dutch court recognizes cross-border jurisdiction in patent infringement case against Chinese defendant

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In March 2019, Chinese mobile phone manufacturer Xiaomi organized a mobile phone conference in the Netherlands, and it is expected that Xiaomi mobile phones will be listed on the Dutch market shortly after the summer of 2019....more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #217 – Law Enforcement Warns of Juice-Jacking Scam

If, like me, you travel a lot, listen up—the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office has issued an advisory as part of its fraud education campaign warning travelers not to use free USB charging stations offered in airports,...more

Farrell Fritz, P.C.

Court Rules that Delays Associated with SEQRA Review do not Violate Telecommunications Act

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Due to the proliferation of advanced mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, wireless service providers anticipate a significant increase in data traffic over their networks in the next few years. ...more

Pillsbury - CommLawCenter

5G for People in a Hurry

The FCC will take a number of significant actions in the final months of 2018 to facilitate the development of 5G, the fifth generation of wireless cellular technology. First, at its October meeting tomorrow, it will vote on...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

THIS IS A TEST: Could the Presidential Text Message Alert System be in Violation of Privacy Rights Afforded by the First and...

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Last Wednesday, most of us received a jarring alert on our cellphones at approximately 2:18 p.m. (EST) It read, “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless System. No action is required.” This was a test of the Wireless...more

Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley

Can You Live Without Your Digital Teddy Bear?

Digital Addiction - Can you imagine getting a ticket for texting while crossing the street? You will in Honolulu, HI! It won’t matter whether it is a cellphone, a tablet or a video game under a new bill, Electronic...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

FTC’s Report On Mobile-Device-Security-Update Practices — Summary And Recommendations

Noting the “astounding” statistics on the use of smartphones and other mobile devices to “shop, bank, play, read, post, watch, date, record, and go” across consumer populations, the FTC has recently re-focused its attention...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #128 – Basic Smartphone Settings to Thwart Hackers

When talking to colleagues and friends, it appears that folks do not understand how their smartphones work and the data that can be accessed through them. This prompted me to again give basic steps that can be used to protect...more

Dickinson Wright

The Numbers Do Lie: How Thieves Can Steal Your Cell Phone Number And Wreak Havoc On Your Life

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If you have an online account, you are familiar with the username/password method of user authentication. If you have been paying attention to recent news stories, however, you also recognize that this method of...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Privacy Tip #119 – Getting the Newest Smartphone as a Gift? Take Care When Downloading Apps

‘Tis the season for gift giving. Smartphones and mobile devices are a hot item during the holidays. The first thing many people do when they get a new phone or device is to start downloading apps. Since there will be a lot of...more

Hogan Lovells

Companies today need to routinely assess their wireless network connectivity options related to their products and overall...

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In this hoganlovells.com interview, Hogan Lovells partner Trey Hanbury talks about the need for wireless carriers to broaden their offerings to meet the demands of an increasing number of niche markets. At the same time,...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Insider - October 2017 #3

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Security researchers this week have found a new vulnerability that affects Wi-Fi Protected Access II, also known as WPA2, which is the security protocol used by many wireless networks. The vulnerability, Key Reinstallation...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

“KRACK” WiFi Security Vulnerability Discovered

Security researchers this week have found a new vulnerability that affects Wi-Fi Protected Access II, also known as WPA2, which is the security protocol used by many wireless networks....more

Carlton Fields

Ninth Circuit Affirms Orders Denying Arbitration In Two Class Action Lawsuits Against Samsung

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The Ninth Circuit issued two similar opinions arising out of Samsung’s appeals of orders denying arbitration in two putative class actions filed against it. The claims against Samsung allege that the smartphone maker...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

Indianapolis Colts Want Class Action on Recording Conversations Moved to Home Stadium

The Indianapolis Colts mobile app is alleged by a putative class to record fans’ private conversations. In the putative class action, the named plaintiff alleges that the mobile app secretly activates the smart phone’s...more

Perkins Coie

New Lawsuits Challenge Qualcomm’s Allegedly Anticompetitive Patent Practices

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The Federal Trade Commission filed suit last week in federal court against Qualcomm, Inc., following its investigation launched in September 2014. The FTC alleges that the semiconductor manufacturer illegally maintained a...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Ninth Circuit: In-Box Arbitration Clause Not a Binding Contract

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Adding more complexity to the issue of arbitration contract formation, the Ninth Circuit has rejected Samsung's attempt to compel individual arbitration of fraud claims asserted by plaintiffs in two class actions. Ruling in...more

Perkins Coie

New FCC and Administration Initiatives Adopted to Support the Internet of Things

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The Federal Communications Commission and the Obama administration recently adopted several important initiatives to facilitate innovation in and rapid deployment of the nascent Internet of Things (IoT). The FCC identified...more

Burr & Forman

Joint Commission Okays Texting of Patient Orders

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The Joint Commission recently announced a change in its policies whereby it will now allow providers to communicate patient orders via text message. The policy applies to all Joint Commission accreditation programs. While the...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Proposed EAS Rules Mark a Greater Role for New Media Platforms and Increased Importance for Social Media in Delivering EAS Alerts

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (“NPRM” or “Proposed EAS Rules”) in January, proposing improvements to the Emergency Alert System (“EAS”) and Wireless Emergency Alerts...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Mobile Location Analytics: Changing the Game for Brick and Mortar Retail

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For brick-and-mortar retailers, smart phones have taken on an entirely new role in customers’ shopping experiences. A technology known as "mobile location analytics" ("MLA") or sometimes, "indoor analytics," gives brick and...more

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