Downloading digital content online has changed dramatically over the years. What was once an unregulated space now has to deal with significant oversight and legal protections. People used to share files directly. BitTorrent arose as an alternative to popular...
When a person possesses information that meets the legal definition of a protected trade secret, and if someone or some entity misappropriates that information for his or her or its own benefit, the owner of the intellectual property may file a trade secret claim. If...
While you aren’t obligated to get along with all your co-workers, lying or spreading rumors about someone at work is a very serious issue. That’s why it can be so traumatizing when it happens to you, as your reputation may be tarnished by any untruths spoken about...
People download digital content through BitTorrent networks for a variety of reasons. Perhaps they have a strong desire to enjoy certain content but can’t afford to purchase it. Maybe they have an ethical objection to giving money to certain entertainment corporations...
Downloading media through a torrent network, such as BitTorrent, is a relatively common practice, especially among young people. However, many of the people sharing or downloading files online could be in violation of copyright law. Those who download files online...
You probably stream content all the time through various video sites. Therefore, it may come as a surprise to you that you could be sued for this type of activity. While streaming is nothing new, there is a rising trend of people filing lawsuits — and you could very...
Not long ago, most people could feign ignorance regarding the illegality of downloading media without paying for it. However, the much-publicized Napster lawsuits and similar civil cases over the last two decades have created near ubiquitous public awareness about...
Rights to intellectual property do not stop at national borders, as demonstrated by a recent indictment filed against a Chinese smartphone manufacturer that includes counts of stealing trade secrets from an American company The U.S. Department of Justice filed the...
Many businesses in New York fail within the first three years, but those that can adapt and change may have more success than those that stick to their original business plan and structure. According to Forbes, before making changes to a business, company owners...
Bit torrent lawsuits sound like they’d be a thing of the past, but they’re not. In fact, your internet service provider might have recently sent you a notice that you’re being sued over file sharing. As someone facing this situation, you are right to be surprised....