US Supreme Court weighs liability shield for internet giants
A family's lawsuit against YouTube's recommendations is at the center of a closely watched U.S. Supreme Court case being argued about how broadly a law written in 1996 shields tech companies from liability
Internet evidence key, but not enough in no-body murder case
Scouring data on personal electronic devices is a common strategy in criminal cases, but experts warn that incriminating searches are not enough alone to build a solid case.
View from around the nation: All the Internet is created equally
With a ruling that high-speed Internet service should be equally accessible to all Americans, a federal appeals court has come down forcefully in favor of competition and consumer protection.
Save some computer time: Take a shortcut
Looking for a few shortcuts in programs you use all the time?
Few lawyers make most of opportunities online
We all know how to use the Internet, right? But could we be making better use of it still? For most lawyers, the answer is a resounding: Yes.
Dispute over Internet data collection splits US high court
The U.S. Supreme Court seems divided over whether Internet search sites can be sued for publishing false information about people if the errors don't cause any real harm.
BENCH BLOG: Decision should guide cases involving Internet advertising
Internet advertising is commonplace. But what happens when the sale of advertised goods goes awry and an out-of-state advertiser is sued in Wisconsin?
New URL extensions add to online options
Joining the likes of .gov, .com and .edu, the legal industry now is able to carve out its own space online.
It’s just Google: Keeping jurors offline to stay in line
Jurors who have a hard time putting their Internet habits on hold during jury service need strong guidance from trial judges, said a jury research analyst.
Screen crime: Spam texts foil regulators, lure class-action attorneys
Federal and Wisconsin laws prohibit most unsolicited texts and other promotional messages. But so far, regulators have failed to reverse the boom in text spam, leading frustrated cell phone owners to file a slew of class-action lawsuits.
TORT REPORT: Litigation concerns in the information age
Today, more than ever, electronic media is pervasive and readily accessible. In fact, some technology analysts estimate around 92 percent of created data is now stored electronically.
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