Computer Fraud and Abuse Act applies only to hackers, not thieving workers, 9th Circuit rules *

USA - April 13 2012
Employers in the Ninth Circuit this week lost the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) as a weapon against employees who misuse information they had authorization to access.

Co-authors: Jonathon A. Talcott , Brian W. LaCorte , Karen M. Clemes .

Federal Circuit adopts Model Order to curtail the expense of eDiscovery *

USA - November 29 2011
Moving to stem the rising costs of electronic discovery, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit recently adopted a Model Order that sets out concrete discovery requirements designed to limit the scope of eDiscovery in patent cases.

Co-authors: Maura E. McKenna, Philip N. Yannella.

Second Circuit ruling affects copyrighted works produced abroad *

USA - August 19 2011
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is a victory for copyright owners because it allows those who manufacture outside of the United States to maintain greater control over distribution after the first sale.

Co-authors: Corinne Militello.

7th Circuit ruling affects state, state university challenges and appeals of TTAB decisions *

USA - August 12 2011
A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has changed the calculus used by states and state universities when deciding how to challenge and appeal a determination by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB).

Co-authors: Katrina M. Quicker, Andrew M. Stern.