On Wednesday August 12th, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the extension of the Clean Network Program aimed directly at guarding America’s sensitive information from “malign actors” like the Chinese Communist Party. This extension will include five new programs rooted in internationally accepted digital trust standards. Below is a listed breakdown of...
If you haven’t already heard, many people on the Internet are speculating that President Trump may choose to ban the popular video sharing app known as TikTok. There is fear that because TikTok is owned by Chinese technology company ByteDance, the app may be used...
The Internet and all that it encompasses is full of content, some original, some considered “fair use” and some that violates copyright. So, when someone feels that their work is being infringed on a website or social media, what can they do to get the content removed? Unfortunately, copyright issues on the Internet are much bigger...
Imagine living in a world where one can create a video of someone else speaking words that they never actually uttered in a way that can be used as comedy or easily mistaken as reality. Well, thanks to a technology known as deepfakes, we are...
Before the Internet came into full swing, parents were mostly concerned with what channels their kids were watching on T.V., what books they were reading and what the ratings were on the games they were playing. Now, thanks to the Internet, parents have an entire...
Social Media attorneys explain the real-life legal consequences of hacking into someone’s Facebook account or other online profile. Imagine waking up one morning to texts from your friends and family asking about your recent Facebook posts. You’re receiving screenshots of Facebook posts and Direct Messages...
Are you a social media influencer that promotes products on your social pages or online blog? Do you own an e-commerce business that hires social media influencers to advertise for your brand? If so, you need to be aware of the new rules put in...
Supplement Marketers should consider these legal tips when wording promotional materials or promotional social media posts because strict rules apply. If your language isn’t compliant with FDA or FTC standards, your company could be at risk for major fines. Trade Show Marketing Materials Thinking of...
What is actual malice in a defamation lawsuit? If you are curious about defamation law or are currently involved in a defamation lawsuit, you may have come across the term “actual malice” and wondered “what does this mean?” or “how can I prove actual malice...
Cyberbullying is a growing epidemic not only in the United States, but all over the world. Today, children and teens are bullied more on the Internet than in person, thanks to smartphones and social media. The impacts of this kind of harassment can be severe...
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