Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

The Internet of Things, otherwise known as the “IoT”, is the term used to describe electronics, sensors and many other similar devices which autonomously collect and transmit data through the Internet without any human input. Examples of IoTs range from things we have seen for years, such as ATMs, to newer wearable technology, including smart […]

Virtual reality is a fast growing technology with major implications in the legal realm. While it is not necessarily a new technology, its increased use is bringing up more legal questions than ever before. How are copyrights and trademarks…

YouTube is a worldwide online forum where people can post almost anything they want, but what if someone’s post is considered defamatory? What kinds of repercussions are available against such an Internet giant? The answer depends on where you live.

As the internet continues to grow, so does each user’s virtual portfolio. When a person uploads information like their health or banking data to a website, it’s stored and used by the entity in charge of that website. Because some of this information is private, proper regulations must be in place to provide protection against […]

If a product is claimed to be “Made in USA,” its manufacturer and distributer need to verify this is the case. Otherwise, they are at risk of misleading consumers. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) takes consumer deception very seriously a…

After a European Union court outlawed the Safe Harbour laws last year, the EU and United States have been scrambling to put a new system in place. On Tuesday February 2, EU and US negotiators reached an agreement regarding the transfer of p…

Revision Legal wants to help you simplify your business life. We wish you called us every time a legal question popped up. But, sometimes you don’t. You Google it, ask a friend of a friend, or just hope nothing bad happens. And we don’t blame you. Calling an attorney for every question you face is not […]

Since the enactment of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (“CDA”), many online service providers have decided that they carry absolute immunity from defamation claims. Is this really the case though? ComplaintsBoard.com and RipOffReport.com are two service providers that offer a forum for unhappy customers to post about poor experiences they have with companies. […]

Unhappy consumers take to the Internet and social media all the time. It’s commonplace today for a person irritated by a flight delay to post on Twitter, or someone that received poor service in a restaurant to leave a damning review on a consumer based website. But, what happens when the complaint lodged against the service provider isn’t true? The answer is that you get sued, and the First Amendment won’t protect you.

Fathers and Daughters Nevada has filed suit in the Eastern District of Michigan (Fathers and Daughters Nevada, LLC v Does 1-15, Case No. 2:16-cv-10372) against fifteen John Doe defendants (Does 1-15) who they believe have illegally copied and distributed its copyrighted work, the movie “Fathers and Daughters,” via bit torrent sites. The defendants, who haven’t […]