Author Archives: John DiGiacomo

Who owns the rights to a name? Natural instinct leads many to believe that the bearer of a name owns it. Unfortunately, in the world of trademark and cyber-squatting law, that isn’t always the case. Some celebrities have taken proactive approaches to protect the image that surrounds their names. However, website domains are a different […]

New EU data protection regulations dramatically increased fines for privacy violations. Here’s what the new penalty structure looks like and how it compares to previous enforcement.

A federal court upheld the FCC’s net neutrality rules, requiring ISPs to treat all internet traffic equally. Here’s what the ruling means for consumers and online businesses.

Fraudulent crowdfunding campaigns defraud investors and contributors. Here are five red flags to watch for before backing a campaign, and what to do if you suspect fraud.

Being deposed is stressful but manageable with the right preparation. This episode explains what a deposition involves, how to prepare, and what happens to your testimony.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that may provide a bright line rule for one of the hardest issues in copyright law today: whether clothing designs (such as stripes on a uniform) fall under the protection of copyright law. The parties in this case are two cheerleading uniform companies fighting over where […]

The FTC and APEC collaborated on cross-border privacy enforcement frameworks. Here’s what the case means for e-commerce businesses operating internationally.

Revenge porn victims have legal rights under state and federal law. Revision Legal’s internet attorneys explain the civil and criminal options available to non-consensual image abuse victims.

The EU-US Privacy Shield allowed transatlantic data transfers before it was invalidated. Here’s what it covered and what replaced it for e-commerce businesses.

U.S. e-commerce businesses that sell to European customers must comply with EU data protection laws. Here’s what GDPR and EU privacy rules require from American online retailers.