John DiGiacomo

The EU Court of Justice struck down the EU/US Safe Harbor agreement, leaving thousands of US companies scrambling for a legal data transfer mechanism.

Courts have held that copyright owners must consider fair use before sending DMCA takedown notices. Here’s what the Lenz ruling means for rights holders who send takedowns.

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.