Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

A rapper faced potential criminal prosecution after posting threatening statements on Facebook. Here’s what the case reveals about when online speech crosses into criminal territory.

Mass BitTorrent copyright lawsuits targeted anonymous IP addresses accused of piracy. Here’s what the Cobbler Nevada cases reveal about how these actions work.

This episode examines the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and its implications for U.S. businesses, intellectual property, and internet law provisions.

Manufacturers using copyright law to prevent third-party 3D printing materials raise antitrust concerns. Here’s how the law applies to vendor lock-in schemes.

Copyright indirect liability holds parties responsible for infringement they didn’t commit directly. Here’s how contributory and vicarious liability work under copyright law.

Copyright plaintiffs can recover actual damages including lost profits and the infringer’s profits. Here’s how courts calculate actual damages in copyright cases.

Viral videos are frequently copied without permission, creating copyright infringement exposure. Here’s how copyright law applies to viral video content and what remedies exist.

Statutory damages allow copyright holders to recover up to $150,000 per infringement without proving actual harm. Here’s how they work and when they apply.

Google has updated its policy for removing revenge porn from search results. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain how to use Google’s removal tools and your other legal options.

An artist reprinted another photographer’s Instagram photo at large scale and sold it. Here’s what the copyright fair use battle revealed about appropriation art.