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Lawyers and Metadata: Navigating an Ethical Minefield
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
"Metadata" entered the lexicon thanks to the Edward Snowden revelations, prompting explainers on what the heck it is. The prefix "meta" is self-referential;...
Net Neutrality: FCC Votes to Regulate ISPs as 'Common Carriers'
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
As expected, FCC commissioners voted 3-2 today to regulate Internet service providers (ISPs) as "common carriers" under Title II of the Communications Act of...
Apple Liable for $533M in Infringement Against Patent Holding Co.
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Apple suffered quite a setback Tuesday, when a federal jury handed down a $532.9 million verdict against it, in favor of patent licensing company Smartflash...
More NSA Revelations: Now Your Cellphone Isn't Safe
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
One of the big surprises at last night's Oscars was the win of "Citizenfour" for Best Documentary. Though that category often involves controversial issues,...
Warning: Lenovo Computers Shipped With 'Superfish' Malware
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
If you recently bought Lenovo computers for your office or firm, then you may want to make sure they're not running a vicious piece of adware that can...
The Apple Watch Could Be Great for Lawyers
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
At the end of January, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the Apple Watch, the vaunted smart timepiece introduced in September, would start shipping in April....