Computer Crime

  1. Computer CrimeContracts

    Sony’s EULA did not protect it from liability under CFAA and for trespass to chattel

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  2. Computer CrimeContracts

    Twitter account hacked, chaos ensued, but no legal claims stuck

    Plaintiff owned a Twitter account and operated a related blog. Plaintiff used the Twitter account to drive traffic and revenue to the blog, conduct business . . .

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  3. Computer CrimeGovernance

    Police not required to publicly disclose how they monitor social media accounts in investigations

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  4. Computer CrimeFirst Amendment

    Seventh Circuit sides with Backpage in free speech suit against sheriff

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  5. Computer CrimeSection 230

    Washington Supreme Court keeps victims’ lawsuit against Backpage.com moving forward

    Plaintiffs - three minor girls - alleged that they were subjected to multiple instances of rape by adults who contacted them through advertisements posted on . . .

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  6. Computer CrimeLitigation

    Facebook hacking victim’s CFAA and SCA claims not barred by statutes of limitation

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  7. Computer CrimeFraud/Misrepresentation

    Facebook wins against alleged advertising fraudster

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  8. Computer Crime

    Computer Fraud and Abuse Act claim dismissed where plaintiff failed to adequately plead loss or damage

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  9. AnonymityComputer Crime

    No privacy interest in photo metadata

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  10. Computer CrimeEmployment

    Using new employer’s credentials to copy former employer’s technology did not violate Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

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