Last Updated March 2024
In a decision on March 6, 2024 by the European Union General Court, Puma lost its Community design registration for the Creeper sneaker because images of the design were posted on Rihanna's Instagram over a year before Puma applied for registration, thereby invalidating the design due to prior public disclosure.
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Last Updated March 2024
Per the Electronic Privacy Information Center, anonymity is a vital democratic concept, enabling individuals to participate in politics, disseminate ideas, express views, and practice spiritual beliefs without fearing public retaliation or government intervention. Maintaining anonymity online can be difficult, as the collection of identifying information is a common practice in social media and other digital industries, and the uses of that data, including redistribution to third parties, are often unclear. Digital surveillance can endanger the ability of a person to express themselves without someone knowing who they are and put them at risk of retaliation; on the other hand, one notable drawback of social media anonymity is the lack of accountability when freedom of expression is abused.
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Last Updated March 2024
Recent changes to Federal Rule of Evidence (FRE) 702 are pivotal in determining the admissibility of expert testimony in federal courts. These amendments, which were approved by the U.S. Supreme Court and took effect on December 1, 2023, aim to clarify and refine the criteria for expert witness qualifications and their testimony's admissibility.
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Last Updated March 2024
Last Updated March 2024
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, social media plays a pivotal role in shaping personal and corporate communication. Yet, this vast digital interaction space is not without its legal complexities. With a staggering 95% of young Americans aged between 13 and 17 engaging in social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn, according to the Department of Health and Human Services, the legal ramifications are both vast and intricate. This blog post unpacks various aspects of social media litigation, from privacy and data management concerns to copyright and defamation issues. It offers a comprehensive overview of how these digital platforms are intertwined with legal challenges and the implications for the practice of law, particularly in evidence gathering and litigation.
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Last Updated April 2024
Applying the rules of evidence to contemporary digital records can present a variety of complications. Admitting some types of evidence, such as government websites, can be straightforward. However, ensuring websites can be admitted can be difficult in many jurisdictions. Further, individual judges may sometimes take idiosyncratic approaches to the admissibility of websites and other forms of digital evidence, especially when they do not personally understand the technology involved. Simplifying the process for establishing the authenticity of websites can be helpful in ensuring that website evidence vital to a case is deemed admissible in court.
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