Category: Internet Law

We periodically update this post with recent data breach statistics. Now that we’re into 2021, it’s time to look at the top security breaches, hacking statistics, and cybersecurity statistics of 2020, 2019, 2018, plus review 2017 and previous years. At Revision Legal, we know that cyber-attacks are a constant threat. The number of data breaches […]

The popular website called ShesAHomeWrecker.com can best be described as a “gossip” website that has the purpose of exposing persons engaged in adultery. As one court has stated, the website markets itself as a forum in which aggrieved wives can publicly shame women who allegedly have committed adultery with their husbands. Users of the website […]

Cybersquatting is bad for your business. Cybersquatting is prohibited by the federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act (“ACPA”). See 15 U.S.C. § 1125. But, cybersquatting is still common. Cybersquatters register a domain name for a website using a trademarked name, word or phrase that they do not own. Revision Legal recommends two solutions to this problem […]

In general terms, “gray marketing” exists when legitimate, trademarked, non-counterfeit goods or products are sold legally, but outside of the distribution channels that are authorized by the owner of the trademark with respect to the goods or products. Gray marketing often involves goods manufactured outside the United States which are imported and sold in the […]

As the world watched for new developments and information for the COVID-19 vaccine and the US waited to see what kind of stimulus the Federal Government would provide to citizens, new intellectual property laws were enacted at the tail end of 2020. Luckily, we’ve been paying close attention. This new trademark and copyright legislation will […]

In many legal proceedings, a person or entity suing another might be required under the law to prove that the defendant — the party being sued — acted with “actual malice.” For example, in many jurisdictions, a person suing for fraud can be awarded punitive damages, but only if they can show that the other […]

Under the law, a person or business may not make false statements that injure and/or harm the reputation of another person or entity. Legally, this is called “defamation” and, if you defame another, you can be sued and held liable for money damages to the victim of your defamation. Under Michigan law, a statement or […]

Amazon is a tremendously large and lucrative online sales platform. Having a seller account suspended can be financially devastating, particularly if it occurs during a busy shopping season. Suspension can also be puzzling, since the owner may have thought that they were following all of the rules. But it IS possible to have your account […]

The California Attorney General released another set of proposed amendments to the regulations for the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). See information page here. These amendments are expected to go into effect in early 2021. These new regulations will take effect and apply to the CCPA as currently enacted and will also apply to Proposition […]

On November 3, 2020, California voters approved what was commonly called Proposition 24 (“Prop 24”). Prop 24 was a ballot initiative intended to amend the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”). See full text here. Prop 24 was approved by more than 56% of the voters and will soon become law. Prop 24 will become effective […]