Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The SEC has issued new guidance on mobile device cybersecurity for financial firms. Here’s what regulated businesses need to know to stay compliant.

Facebook agreed to pay $550 million to settle a class action lawsuit under Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act. Here’s what the case means for biometric data law.

Mercedes-Benz was sued for featuring street art in a photo shoot without permission under the Architectural Works Copyright Protection Act. Here’s what the case decided.

Seizing an infringer’s domain name is one of the most effective ways to stop IP theft online. Here’s how courts order domain transfers and what rights holders need to show.

Recent court decisions on what counts as an ‘autodialer’ under the TCPA suggest restrictions may be loosening. Here’s what businesses using automated texts need to know.

Trade secret protection requires taking reasonable measures to keep information confidential. Here’s what courts have accepted as reasonable security measures for trade secret claims.

Amazon account suspensions can devastate third-party sellers overnight. Here’s how to respond to a suspension notice, appeal the decision, and protect your seller account.

Buying or selling an online business involves unique legal steps from letters of intent to purchase agreements. Here’s what both parties need to know before closing the deal.

When an overseas infringer is beyond reach, seizing their payment accounts is a powerful remedy. Here’s how courts allow U.S. rights holders to target foreign infringers’ funds.

Gift cards may need to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act as digital access issues gain legal scrutiny. Here’s what businesses with gift card programs need to know.