Unauthorized press release caused drone software deal to crash

January 31, 2024 - Usually back in the boilerplate section, technology contracts often contain a provision saying the parties will not issue press releases without the prior written consent . . .

ChatGPT providing fake case citations again – this time at the Second Circuit

January 30, 2024 - Plaintiff sued defendant in federal court but the court eventually dismissed the case because plaintiff continued to fail to properly respond to defendant's discovery requests. . . .

Zillow gets win in case alleging fraudulent online auction notices

January 29, 2024 - Plaintiff sued Zillow and some other parties in federal court, claiming they engaged in a conspiracy to defraud her by illegally foreclosing on her home. . . .

Can one be liable for hacking by depositing fake checks into an ATM?

January 27, 2024 - If a person uses an ATM to deposit fraudulent checks, is the person liable for computer fraud? A recent criminal case answers that question, at . . .

Click to Agree: Online clickwrap agreements steered bank lawsuit to arbitration

January 26, 2024 - Plaintiffs sued their bank alleging various claims under state law. The bank moved to compel arbitration based on various online clickwrap agreements plaintiffs had entered . . .

Disclaimer in software license agreement protected vendor from liability

January 26, 2024 - A recent federal court case alleging breach of contract over failure of software to perform highlights the importance of careful drafting and review of disclaimer . . .

Website cookie banner was not enough for cruise line to sink federal wiretap lawsuit

January 24, 2024 - Plaintiffs sued Carnival Cruise Line because they were upset about how much information carnival.com collected when they visited the site. "On carnival.com, no action goes . . .

RFK Jr.’s online defamation case against Daily Kos writer tossed on jurisdictional grounds

January 23, 2024 - Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. sued Daily Kos writer David Vickery over a blog post Daily Kos published on August 29, 2020. The post described . . .

Court dismisses hacking claim in fraudulent refund case

January 20, 2024 - Plaintiff is a lawyer who represented defendant in defendant's divorce proceedings. During those proceedings, defendant terminated the representation and clawed back money he had paid . . .

Section 230 protected Meta from claims of discrimination for taking down Palestinian content

January 17, 2024 - Pro se plaintiff sued Meta seeking to hold it liable for allegedly removing certain "Muslim and/or Palestinian content" while preserving "unspecified Jewish and/or Israeli content" . . .