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Google Beats Web Browser Privacy Class Action
Yet another online privacy class action bit the dust on standing grounds on Oct. 9. This time around, Google Inc. and its lawyers dodged claims that Google illegally monitored users of the popular Web browsers Safari and Internet Explorer. See, In Re: Google Inc. Cookie Placement Consumer Privacy Litigation, MDL Civ. No. 12-2358-SLR. In the case, U.S. District Judge Sue Robinson in Delaware dismissed allegations that Google tricked Web surfers into accepting third-party cookies. Robinson ruled that there's no indication that users of Safari and Internet Explorer suffered an economic injury.
In February 2012, a Stanford University researcher published findings that Google had overridden the default privacy settings on Safari, an Apple Inc. browser that's known for blocking third-party cookies. Microsoft later revealed that Google similarly bypassed privacy settings on Internet Explorer. Google quickly apologized. It chalked the override up to a technical glitch, and insisted that it didn't mean to show users targeted ads. The company paid a $22.5 million fine to the Federal Trade Commission in August 2012.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.