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A clickful of dollars might violate the CFAA
BY SAAD GUL AND MIKE SLIPSKY U.S. Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke of the District of Delaware recently held that “click fraud” violates the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). “Click fraud” refers to a phenomenon when an online advertising service enhances its perceived value by inflating the number of users who “click” on […]
Do not go there: 10 technology tips for North Carolina lawyers
The great P.G. Wodehouse had a character who sought privacy. Unfortunately, by a series of events, “She couldn’t have had much less privacy if she had been running a snack bar on a racecourse.” Most attorneys are analogously placed, as their work requires discretion. But the world that Zuckerberg and Bezos built is not designed […]
Ten legal issues in self-driving cars and their brave new world
By Saad Gul Poyner Spruill LLP Self-driving vehicles give a whole new meaning to the term “backseat driver.” Self-driving vehicles, or autonomous vehicles (AVs), permit passengers to get from one point to another with no human driver in control of the vehicle. Passengers are spared the aggravation of gridlock, navigating stop-and-go traffic, and decision-making. That […]
Ten considerations to take away from North Carolina’s data privacy bill
As Congress continues to wrestle with federal data privacy legislation, states have been lining up alternative proposals. North Carolina has introduced its own bipartisan bill (HB 904), which will not pass this year. Even so, analysis of its provisions reveals some key changes that are likely to affect current practices. Below are 10 key considerations. […]
Scalia, writing expert team up to offer practice pointers, stress self-preparation
Any justice of the Supreme Court of the United States writing a book on advocacy can expect it to draw considerable attention. But if the justice combines a colorful, Oscar-the-grouch persona with a famed wit and acerbic writing style and co-authors the book with a prominent legal writing expert who also serves as editor-in-chief of […]
From the law clerk's perch: Some thoughts on litigating before the N.C. Court of Appeals
Author’s note: Nothing in this piece should be taken to reflect the views of any of the Judges of the Court of Appeals. All mistakes and views are mine alone. This article is dedicated to Chief Judge John C. Martin, a great teacher and mentor. In preparing to leave the North Carolina Court of Appeals, […]
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