Who Had The Patent For MP3 Players First? iPod or Creative

Like probably many people I was under the impression that Apple Computer Inc. was responsible for the software and technology behind the mp3 player.

Xanga Violates the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act

Social networking website Xanga was fined $1 million for violating the Children's Online Privacy Act. Xanga was allowing members, under the age of 13, to register online for a portfolio without their parent's consent, the FTC – Federal Trade Commission announced Thursday.

The FTC and Zango Settlement Regarding Adware

As you may have heard, the FTC recently reached a significant settlement with an adware firm by the name of Zango. So, what are the lessons learned from the settlement?

E-book Theft - Protecting What is Rightfully Yours

Criminals are eagerly awaiting the completion of your e-book. They will will make a few changes, then sell it as their own. Or, worse yet, give it away for free.

The EU Takes Action to Protect Its E-communications Network From Disaster Damage

The European Union is taking contingency measures to prevent disruptions of Internet service, such as the failures taking place in Asia after a major earthquake hit the coast of Taiwan in December 2006. To prevent a similar situation, the European Union has sought expert feedback on how to ensure European electronic networks are protected and resilient against terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

Protecting Your Website Legally From the Music Industry

Explains to website owners the potential risk of putting music on a website without the proper licensing.

Your Online Video May Cost You Thousands

Explains the significance of the Viacom lawsuit and what sort of impact amateur videographers might expect.

Cell Phone Records

Cell Phone Records are no longer available online but there are still ways to Catch Em Cheating.

Changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure - Computer Forensics and E-Discovery

A brief overview of the changes in the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that went into effect on 12-1-06 with regards to Computer Forensics and Electronic Discovery (E-Discovery).

What is an Expert Witness in Computer Forensics?

Expert witness service provides testimony, documentation and witness preparation to help present discovered electronic data in legal proceedings to help you prove and win your case.

Text Messages, Voice Mails And Flash Drives - Welcome To The New E-Discovery

Most companies will now be required to retain and produce a wider range of electronic data because of the new Federal Rules of Civil Procedure which were approved on December 1, 2006.

Laws for Blogs

A Blog is short for Web Log and has become a new and exciting form of communication. It is like a diary or a journal personal or corporate that is posted on the Internet for public viewing and updated from time to time. It enables people to publish comments, ideas and opinions for others to read. Besides being a personal from of expression, corporate blogs offer a platform for marketing new ideas, communication channels between management and employees, discussion of industry and media trends, news coverage and even political expressions. We also have law blogs, school blogs and marketing blogs.

Policing the Internet

The Internet was created by the United States government for universities to exchange knowledge. In 1994 Bill Clinton let private companies open up the Internet to the general public. What happened next is the wild Wild West.

Constitution Challenge to Online Gaming Ban

Online gaming has been incredibly popular, particularly the various forms of poker. That all changed in 2006 when the federal government effectively banned a majority of online gaming. The gaming industry is finally fighting back.