Law… Data Privacy and Backdoors 19 May 2015 I don't often talk about politics here because it's an alienating topic. It is what it is. Every now and then, though, political news touches on things that make sense…
Law… Cynicism and Personal Data 15 May 2015 I don't think I'm giving away any trade secrets by stating that a healthy majority of attorneys approach life with a hearty helping of cynicism. All it really takes to…
Law… Revenge Porn Bill Passed by Texas Senate 16 Apr 2015 At the beginning of this month, ripples were made by the 18-year sentence imposed on Kevin Christopher Bollaert for creating a website that allowed users to post sexually charged material…
Law… Law Office Technology–Office Lens 14 Apr 2015 The other day, I was in Montgomery County needing to make a copy of the State's file on one of my cases. I brought with me the VuPoint Magic Wand…
Law… Did the 47 Senators Commit Treason? 11 Mar 2015 It's been a while since people have thrown the "T" word around with abandon. The last time I can remember hearing someone being called a traitor was back during George…
Law… Jury Finds Pharrell and Thicke Infringed 10 Mar 2015 Well, it looks like the question in my earlier post has been answered: The jury found that Thicke and Williams had infringed on the tune, but not rapper T.I. .... The…
Law… When do Homages Turn into Copyright Infringement? 10 Mar 2015 The Robin Thicke song "Blurred Lines" is the subject of some fairly heated copyright litigation that won't go away. If you haven't heard, Marvin Gaye's estate is suing Robin Thicke,…
Law… TYSK: 5 Reasons Conspiracy Charges are Bears 10 Mar 2015 I can't tell you how many times I've spoken with someone who was recently arrested for a federal drug conspiracy, and that person says "they didn't even find drugs on…
Law… TYSK: J&J Sports Productions 6 Mar 2015 If you own a small restaurant or bar, and you've shown a pay-per-view boxing match on your television, chances are, you've received a letter from J&J Sports Productions, Inc. alleging…
Law… “I Just Got a Target Letter; Now What?” 27 Feb 2015 If you have received a letter from a United States Attorneys Office in your area stating that you are a target in, or the subject of, a federal criminal investigation, that's…