Is A Twitter Account A Trade Secret?

Businesses have long been able to protect their list of customers as a trade secret, keeping the information out of the hands of competitors. But should the list of customers in a business’ Twitter account be granted the same confidential protection?The United States...

Can Google Maps Be Sued For Invasion of Privacy?

Many Americans are able to go online, enter their address into Google and zoom-in on the ensuing map so closely that they can see an image of their own home. However, few Americans have asked whether Google is invading anyone’s privacy by providing this capability. In...

Does the Discovery Rule Apply to Copyright Infringement?

In Urbont v. Sony Music Entertainment, No. 11 Civ. 4516 (S.D.N.Y. March 27, 2012), the federal District Court for the Southern District of New York was presented with the question of whether the discovery rule applies to causes of action under the Copyright Act.The...

Should Appropriation Artists Be Protected By Fair Use?

Appropriation art, which involves an artist purposefully copying the work of another, has become a popular art form. But is it legal? The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York recently faced that question and determined whether...

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