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In September, Rocket Lawyer became the first national company approved to participate in Utah’s regulatory sandbox, a pilot program for licensing new and alternative forms of legal providers and services. MORE
We are back today at 3 p.m. ET for our weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, where we discuss and dissect the top news stories of the last week. It’s on Zoom and all free, but registration is required. Register once and you’re registered for every subsequent week. MORE
"Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh made a correction to a concurring opinion after Vermont officials pointed out that he mistakenly said the state had not changed its election rules. After Vermont officials complained, Justice Brett M. MORE
Justin Driver, Yale Law School, is publishing Freedom of Expression within the Schoolhouse Gate in volume 75 of the Arkansas Law Review. Here is the abstract. This Article examines the history of student speech, with a focus on threats facing MORE
The Austin, Tex., based discovery company DISCO said today that it has raised a $60 million equity financing, at a valuation for the company of $785 million, and bringing total investment in the company to $195 million. MORE
The first hearing is scheduled for Friday 10/30/20 at 10 am ET. You can dial in to listen only (you will be muted) on the court’s public access line at (877) 848-7030, access code 321-8747. News from the Goolag US v. Google 2020 Antitrust Case Google Antitrust Investigation US v. Google Hearings MORE
Eric P. Robinson and Morgan B. Hill have published The Trouble with "True Threats," at 8 UB Journal of Media Law & Ethics 37 (2020). Here is the abstract. In the midst of prevalent abusive language online, the U.S. Supreme MORE
Yonathan A. Arbel, University of Alabama School of Law, has published Slicing Defamation by Contract at Chicago Law Review Online (2020). Here is the abstract. In considering the problem of fake news, many debate the merits of expanding media liability MORE
Mark A. Lemley, Stanford Law School, has published Disappearing Content. Here is the abstract. One of the great advantages of digital content has been that for the last forty years, people have had access to whatever content they want whenever MORE
A solo serving the Hispanic community in St. Paul, Minn., Inti Martinez-Alemán knew from the day he opened his Ceiba Forte Law Firm that he wanted to take a creative approach to client service. MORE
Sad news this morning as we learn of the death over the weekend of Gayle McCormick O’Connor, a stalwart of the legal technology industry, an effervescent life force, the soul mate to her longtime partner Tom O’Connor, and a dear friend to so many people in the legal world and beyond. MORE
On Sunday I discovered a fake Facebook event advertising a non-existant livestream for one of my covid-canceled concerts. My fans and I reported the scam. Facebook replied that the event does not violate their community standards & suggested users change their news feed settings pic.twitter.com/7AMvWb0zvP — Zoe Keating (@zoecello) September 1, 2020. MORE
BMG announced they will be rolling back at least some aspects of what’s called “controlled compositions” clauses in (presumably) their record deals. This is good, and is another example of how BMG is setting the gold standard for courageously defending their writers. . MORE
The United States of America, acting under the direction of the Attorney General of the United States, and the States of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, South Carolina, and Texas, acting through their respective Attorneys General, bring this action under Section 2 of the Sherman Act, 15 U.S.C. § MORE
For Clio , the practice management company that helped pioneer cloud computing for legal, it is only fitting that its Clio Cloud Conference be in the cloud, as it will be Oct. 13-16 next week. But, at the same time, for a company whose physical conference has become known as one of the legal profession’s leading events, maintaining that momentum in a virtual setting is a challenge. MORE
A website launching today aims to be the most complete global directory of commercial legal technology, listing legaltech tools, consultants, jobs, events, awards, resources and more from throughout the world in a single, unified resource. MORE
CASEpeer , a case management platform for plaintiffs’ attorneys, is today launching an integration with the legal accounting software company Soluno that will provide its users access to a full suite of cost and trust accounting tools. “Our goal was to have the integration between the two platforms be very seamless,” CASEpeer CEO Gabriela Cubeiro said during a demonstration that she and Soluno cofounder Alan Tuback recently gave me. MORE
In news that will be a surprise to no one, Legalweek New York , one of the largest and most-anticipated annual legal technology and legal industry conferences, will go virtual this year. MORE
Join us today at 3 p.m. ET for our weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, where we discuss and dissect the top news stories of the last week. It’s on Zoom and all free, but registration is required. Register once and you’re registered for every subsequent week. MORE
In a recent episode of my LawNext podcast , I interviewed the founder of SirionLabs , Ajay Agrawal , about how his company is aiming to disrupt the field of enterprise contract lifecycle management through the use of artificial intelligence technology. MORE
Two legal industry veterans are today launching a company that they believe will change the paradigm for how law firms and legal departments purchase technology — and thereby turbocharge the adoption and use of innovative technologies throughout law practice and operations. MORE
According to two separate sources, Google’s secret attack plan against Europe’s planned Digital Services Act has leaked. MORE
A technology platform unveiled today is designed to help organizations develop and implement plans to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion. MORE
Remember when Spotify bought Joe Rogan’s podcast and signed him to deliver futures? Big money, big press release. Big chuckles in some quarters, why? Welcome to the world of artist relations, Mr. Ek. Here’s a suggestion. When you sign an artist who you know is controversial going in, expect…you know…controversy. Is that really so hard to figure out? And understand that whatever that artist does, their brand is potentially going to be wrapped around your brand. MORE
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/126. RBG IN MEMORIAM STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN LAWSUIT DENIED CERT SPINAL TAP SETTLES. One-sentence aside) SPINAL TAP SETTLES. MORE
In continuing its efforts to enforce its terms and policies against developers that engage in unauthorized scraping of user data , this week Facebook brought suit against two marketing analytics firms, BrandTotal Ltd (“BrandTotal”) and Unimania, Inc. MORE
[This post first appeared on Morning Consult. The US Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the Google v. Oracle case on October 7]. Google’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court of two Federal Circuit decisions in Oracle’s favor is turning into the most consequential copyright case of the court’s term — if not the decade. MORE
Let him put that in his paper if he has need of news… Everyone knows where the booze is… MORE
In recent years, legal research companies have increasingly put an emphasis on providing access to practical content — content such as forms, checklists and practice notes that focuses less on the law in a given area and more on how to get things done. MORE
Priori Legal , a marketplace for in-house legal teams to find and hire outside counsel, is today announcing that it has raised $6.3 million in a Series A financing. MORE
Way back in 2018, I reported here on the plan by Australia-based company Legaler to create a blockchain-based legal charity to allow social justice legal cases to be supported through crowdfunding and matched with lawyers willing to handle them. MORE
There’s finally a real head of steam behind getting rid of safe harbors for Big Tech (being Section 230 and the DMCA). I’d welcome that major course correction as much as anyone. But I’d also like to see some attention paid to the more complex and desperately needed safe harbor reform that is not designed to create an income transfer. MORE
Gordon P. Firemark
OCTOBER 24, 2020
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at www.entertainmentlawupdate.com/126. RBG IN MEMORIAM STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN LAWSUIT DENIED CERT SPINAL TAP SETTLES. One-sentence aside) SPINAL TAP SETTLES.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 10, 2020
BMG announced they will be rolling back at least some aspects of what’s called “controlled compositions” clauses in (presumably) their record deals. This is good, and is another example of how BMG is setting the gold standard for courageously defending their writers. .
Media Law
OCTOBER 19, 2020
Sad news this morning as we learn of the death over the weekend of Gayle McCormick O’Connor, a stalwart of the legal technology industry, an effervescent life force, the soul mate to her longtime partner Tom O’Connor, and a dear friend to so many people in the legal world and beyond.
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2020
Yonathan A. Arbel, University of Alabama School of Law, has published Slicing Defamation by Contract at Chicago Law Review Online (2020). Here is the abstract. In considering the problem of fake news, many debate the merits of expanding media liability
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2020
"Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh made a correction to a concurring opinion after Vermont officials pointed out that he mistakenly said the state had not changed its election rules. After Vermont officials complained, Justice Brett M.
New Media and Technology Law
OCTOBER 3, 2020
In continuing its efforts to enforce its terms and policies against developers that engage in unauthorized scraping of user data , this week Facebook brought suit against two marketing analytics firms, BrandTotal Ltd (“BrandTotal”) and Unimania, Inc.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 4, 2020
[This post first appeared on Morning Consult. The US Supreme Court will hear oral argument in the Google v. Oracle case on October 7]. Google’s appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court of two Federal Circuit decisions in Oracle’s favor is turning into the most consequential copyright case of the court’s term — if not the decade.
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Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 27, 2020
On Sunday I discovered a fake Facebook event advertising a non-existant livestream for one of my covid-canceled concerts. My fans and I reported the scam. Facebook replied that the event does not violate their community standards & suggested users change their news feed settings pic.twitter.com/7AMvWb0zvP — Zoe Keating (@zoecello) September 1, 2020.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 29, 2020
According to two separate sources, Google’s secret attack plan against Europe’s planned Digital Services Act has leaked.
Media Law
OCTOBER 19, 2020
A solo serving the Hispanic community in St. Paul, Minn., Inti Martinez-Alemán knew from the day he opened his Ceiba Forte Law Firm that he wanted to take a creative approach to client service.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Let him put that in his paper if he has need of news… Everyone knows where the booze is…
Media Law
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Media Law
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Two legal industry veterans are today launching a company that they believe will change the paradigm for how law firms and legal departments purchase technology — and thereby turbocharge the adoption and use of innovative technologies throughout law practice and operations.
Media Law
OCTOBER 13, 2020
A website launching today aims to be the most complete global directory of commercial legal technology, listing legaltech tools, consultants, jobs, events, awards, resources and more from throughout the world in a single, unified resource.
Media Law
OCTOBER 12, 2020
In September, Rocket Lawyer became the first national company approved to participate in Utah’s regulatory sandbox, a pilot program for licensing new and alternative forms of legal providers and services.
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Justin Driver, Yale Law School, is publishing Freedom of Expression within the Schoolhouse Gate in volume 75 of the Arkansas Law Review. Here is the abstract. This Article examines the history of student speech, with a focus on threats facing
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 3, 2020
Eric P. Robinson and Morgan B. Hill have published The Trouble with "True Threats," at 8 UB Journal of Media Law & Ethics 37 (2020). Here is the abstract. In the midst of prevalent abusive language online, the U.S. Supreme
Media Law Prof Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Mark A. Lemley, Stanford Law School, has published Disappearing Content. Here is the abstract. One of the great advantages of digital content has been that for the last forty years, people have had access to whatever content they want whenever
Media Law
OCTOBER 1, 2020
In news that will be a surprise to no one, Legalweek New York , one of the largest and most-anticipated annual legal technology and legal industry conferences, will go virtual this year.
Media Law
OCTOBER 13, 2020
Media Law
OCTOBER 7, 2020
A technology platform unveiled today is designed to help organizations develop and implement plans to achieve greater diversity, equity and inclusion.
Media Law
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Priori Legal , a marketplace for in-house legal teams to find and hire outside counsel, is today announcing that it has raised $6.3 million in a Series A financing.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 1, 2020
Remember when Spotify bought Joe Rogan’s podcast and signed him to deliver futures? Big money, big press release. Big chuckles in some quarters, why? Welcome to the world of artist relations, Mr. Ek. Here’s a suggestion. When you sign an artist who you know is controversial going in, expect…you know…controversy. Is that really so hard to figure out? And understand that whatever that artist does, their brand is potentially going to be wrapped around your brand.
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 27, 2020
The first hearing is scheduled for Friday 10/30/20 at 10 am ET. You can dial in to listen only (you will be muted) on the court’s public access line at (877) 848-7030, access code 321-8747. News from the Goolag US v. Google 2020 Antitrust Case Google Antitrust Investigation US v. Google Hearings
Music Technology Policy
OCTOBER 22, 2020
There’s finally a real head of steam behind getting rid of safe harbors for Big Tech (being Section 230 and the DMCA). I’d welcome that major course correction as much as anyone. But I’d also like to see some attention paid to the more complex and desperately needed safe harbor reform that is not designed to create an income transfer.
Media Law
OCTOBER 23, 2020
We are back today at 3 p.m. ET for our weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, where we discuss and dissect the top news stories of the last week. It’s on Zoom and all free, but registration is required. Register once and you’re registered for every subsequent week.
Media Law
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Join us today at 3 p.m. ET for our weekly Legaltech Week journalists’ roundtable, where we discuss and dissect the top news stories of the last week. It’s on Zoom and all free, but registration is required. Register once and you’re registered for every subsequent week.
Media Law
OCTOBER 15, 2020
Way back in 2018, I reported here on the plan by Australia-based company Legaler to create a blockchain-based legal charity to allow social justice legal cases to be supported through crowdfunding and matched with lawyers willing to handle them.
Media Law
OCTOBER 15, 2020
The Austin, Tex., based discovery company DISCO said today that it has raised a $60 million equity financing, at a valuation for the company of $785 million, and bringing total investment in the company to $195 million.
Media Law
OCTOBER 8, 2020
CASEpeer , a case management platform for plaintiffs’ attorneys, is today launching an integration with the legal accounting software company Soluno that will provide its users access to a full suite of cost and trust accounting tools. “Our goal was to have the integration between the two platforms be very seamless,” CASEpeer CEO Gabriela Cubeiro said during a demonstration that she and Soluno cofounder Alan Tuback recently gave me.
Media Law
OCTOBER 8, 2020
For Clio , the practice management company that helped pioneer cloud computing for legal, it is only fitting that its Clio Cloud Conference be in the cloud, as it will be Oct. 13-16 next week. But, at the same time, for a company whose physical conference has become known as one of the legal profession’s leading events, maintaining that momentum in a virtual setting is a challenge.
Media Law
OCTOBER 30, 2020
In recent years, legal research companies have increasingly put an emphasis on providing access to practical content — content such as forms, checklists and practice notes that focuses less on the law in a given area and more on how to get things done.
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
OCTOBER 29, 2020
Media Law
OCTOBER 28, 2020
Even as many law firms have stubbornly stuck with on-premises software to run their practices, the last few years have seen a decided shift towards the cloud.
Media Law
OCTOBER 28, 2020
In a recent episode of my LawNext podcast , I interviewed the founder of SirionLabs , Ajay Agrawal , about how his company is aiming to disrupt the field of enterprise contract lifecycle management through the use of artificial intelligence technology.
Communications And Entertainment Law Blog
OCTOBER 27, 2020
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