Category: Revision Legal

FTC Brings Claim for Falsely Representing Potential Employers

FTC Brings Claim for Falsely Representing Potential Employers

Lead generation is a common tool used by companies to expand their mailing lists, bring in more clients and increase revenue. There’s a general expectation, however, that a lead generator won’t hide behind a façade. Gigats.com gave the outward appearance of advertising available job opportunities – a listing included the job title, description of the […]

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Stronger Trade Secret Protections In View

Stronger Trade Secret Protections In View

The House recently passed a bill that provides a federal remedy for the theft of company trade secrets. The bill passed easily with a 410-2 vote in favor, sending the bill on to receive President Obama’s signature. The Senate approved the bill with no objections on April 4 (87-0). Trade secrets are similar to patents, […]

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Changes in EU Electronic Signature Laws

Changes in EU Electronic Signature Laws

Now that so much government, economic, and business activity has moved from paper hard copy to digital formats electronic signature (e-signature) capabilities are more vital than ever. While most developed countries/regions have an e-signature code or act to abide by, not all as coherent as one might hope. The European Union (EU) has had Directive […]

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US-Swiss Safe Harbor Agreement: Bridging the Gap to Privacy Concerns

US-Swiss Safe Harbor Agreement: Bridging the Gap to Privacy Concerns

There has been widespread suggestion that privacy concerns will be this generation’s biggest and most daunting issue. Thanks to the Internet and society’s ever-growing reliance on it – posting our life stories on Social Media, using online banking systems, online shopping, and so forth – more and more people are becoming aware of just how […]

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Revenge Porn Laws

Revenge Porn Laws

Revenge porn is the posting of explicit photos or videos of another person without his or her permission, commonly by exes or a significant other. Currently there are 27 states that criminalize revenge porn. These states include Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, D.C., Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New […]

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New App Could Be Trouble for Tinder Users

New App Could Be Trouble for Tinder Users

It’s generally accepted in today’s society that once something is put online, it is no longer private. Most people are cautious about what they put on their social media profiles because they understand that employers or other people can access those profiles. However, are people equally cautious about their online dating profiles?

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Retail Clothing Scams and Copyright Infringements: Can you Really Trust the Retailer’s Website?

Retail Clothing Scams and Copyright Infringements: Can you Really Trust the Retailer’s Website?

Chances are pretty high that if you have a Facebook account you’ve seen the ads for online clothing companies such as RoseGal, RoseWe, DressLily, SammyDress, and Choies. They have pictures of stunning dresses, swimsuits, sweaters, and other clothes, and their prices are incredibly low – often less than $20 for most items. Some people have […]

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European Parliament Agrees to New Data Protection Laws

European Parliament Agrees to New Data Protection Laws

On April 14 2016, the European Union’s parliament voted for massive reforms to their old and outdated data protection laws. The new laws will come into effect in April 2018, giving the member states two years to make changes to their current data protection laws and prepare for the more rigorous policing system that will […]

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White House Response to the UN Convention on Electronic Communications

White House Response to the UN Convention on Electronic Communications

It seems like a no longer accurate statement to say the world is “moving online:” it’s already there. There are more computers in the home and businesses than ever before, the Internet and mobile data plans keep us connected, and companies are signing contracts and making deals without ever actually meeting the person on the […]

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Kylie v. Kylie: Who Has Rights To A Name?

Kylie v. Kylie: Who Has Rights To A Name?

Since celebrities realized that they could capitalize on their names and personas, they have tried to cultivate, protect, and display certain images that are associated with them. While this is not a new practice, trademarking one’s own name is. Kylie Jenner, an affluent 18-year-old socialite who has created an empire of products and appearances based […]

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