Socially Aware

August 30, 2012 - DMCA, Copyright, Litigation
Judge Posner Kicks that Flava in Ya Ear: New Guidance on Contributory Infringement from the Seventh Circuit
Over the past year, a number of courts across the country have decided cases involving contributory infringement and the application of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act’s § 512(c) safe harbor in the social media context. Unfortunately for those who favor a uniform approach to the
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August 15, 2012 - DMCA, Copyright, IP, Litigation
The Potential Perils of Posting Pictures (on Social Media)
In today’s information economy, content owners are faced with a challenging decision regarding digital content. On the one hand, the viral nature of social media can mean unprecedented exposure as digital content is shared. On the other, that opportunity can come with significant legal
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June 18, 2012 - Copyright, Discovery, Litigation
What, What (In the Court): South Park Studios Shielded by Fair Use for Viral Video Parody
The Seventh Circuit held recently in Brownmark Films, LLC v. Comedy Partners that, under certain circumstances, a trial court may dismiss a copyright infringement case based on a fair use defense prior to discovery. Over the years, the satiric Comedy Central cartoon program South
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May 20, 2012 - Event, Copyright
Pinterest: Key Legal Considerations in Using the Internet’s Hottest Social Media Platform
Pinterest is 2012’s “most talked-about” social media platform and one of the fastest-growing standalone websites in history. By tapping into the enthusiasm for gathering and presenting images that have been pulled from across the web, Pinterest has created a powerful content sharing platform – and
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January 17, 2012 - DMCA, FTC, Privacy, Copyright, Infographic, IP, Supreme Court
Key Moments in Social Media Law
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Topic Archives: Copyright

Judge Posner Kicks that Flava in Ya Ear: New Guidance on Contributory Infringement from the Seventh Circuit

The Potential Perils of Posting Pictures (on Social Media)

What, What (In the Court): South Park Studios Shielded by Fair Use for Viral Video Parody

Pinterest: Key Legal Considerations in Using the Internet’s Hottest Social Media Platform

Key Moments in Social Media Law