Second Circuit Issues Its First Opinion Applying § 230 of the Communications Decency Act
On March 18, 2015, the Court of Appeals of the Second Circuit held that the Communications Decency Act of 1996 […]
Interactive Computer Service Immunity
Cybersecurity
FTC Videos Provide Advice to Victims of Email Hacking and Malware Attacks
On March 18, 2015, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) released two videos advising consumers what to do if their email
Interactive Computer Service Immunity
LivingSocial Not Entitled to Immunity Under § 230 of the Communications Decency Act Where It Creates, Develops Content Available On Its Site
On March 16, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California held that LivingSocial may be liable
Net Neutrality
FCC Votes to Adopt Order Preserving “Net Neutrality”
On February 26, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) voted by a 3-2 margin to adopt the FCC’s Open Internet
Social Network Matters
Facebook Allows Users to Appoint Posthumous “Legacy Contact”
On February 12, 2015, Facebook implemented a new policy that provides users the option to designate a “legacy contact” to
Social Network Matters
Man Enjoined from Facebook for Creating Numerous Fake Accounts and Related Misconduct
On January 8, 2015, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California entered a default judgment and a
Legal News
Mugshot Publishers Cannot Charge to Take Down Images
Senate Bill 1027 came into effect on January 1, 2015. The bill adds Section 1798.91.1 to the Civil Code, and
Legal News
California Revenge Porn Law Amended to Include Selfies
Senate Bill 1255 came into effect on January 1, 2015. The bill amended Section 647 of the Penal Code, which
Social Network Matters
Snapchat Settles Federal Trade Commission Charges
On December 23, 2014, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a final order settling charges against Snapchat that it misled
Internet Defamation Law
Defamation Statute’s “Retraction Demand” Provision Does Not Apply to Online Yelp Review
In Pham v. Lee et al., Case No. 1-12-CV-228332 (Cal. Ct. App., 6th Dist., order entered December 11, 2014), the