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Border Searches of Digital Devices Facing Closer Scrutiny
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Before holiday travel gets into full swing, it might be good to warn your clients that their laptops and digital devices may be subject to a border search if...
What Is Metadata and How Can It Affect Your Case?
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
Image metadata is what led to software pioneer John McAfee's arrest, which has led a lot of people, especially lawyers, to ask what metadata is and how it may...
John McAfee Arrested After Metadata Mistake
By Andrew Lu | Last updated on
John McAfee was arrested yesterday by Guatemalan police for illegally entering the country. The antivirus pioneer now faces expulsion to the neighboring...
Judge OKs Facebook's $20M 'Sponsored Stories' Settlement
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Last updated on
It appears Facebook is on the cusp of a privacy settlement after months of negotiation over a class-action lawsuit. There have been a number of lawsuits...
Congressman on Reddit Proposes Moratorium on Internet Laws
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
FindLaw columnist Eric Sinrod writes regularly in this section on legal developments surrounding technology and the Internet. Perhaps concerned about the...
When Should Lawyers Put Down Their Smartphones and Pick Up a Pen?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
When was the last time you picked up a pen and a pad of paper? Attorneys these days are armed with any number of high-tech tools. Laptops, iPads, and...