1. Computer Crime

    Apple’s civil hacking lawsuit against software maker moves forward

    February 6, 2024 - Apple sued defendant NSO, accusing it of, among other things, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1030 (the “CFAA”), The case dealt . . .

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  2. Contracts

    Online retailer’s browsewrap agreement was not enforceable

    February 5, 2024 - Plaintiff sued defendant Urban Outfitters under California law over the way that the retailer routed messages sent using the company’s website. Defendant moved to compel . . .

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  3. Fraud/Misrepresentation

    Online marketplace not liable for causing murder committed by criminal seller

    February 1, 2024 - The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals in Colorado upheld the dismissal of a tort case brought against the operator of the website Letgo. The court . . .

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  4. ContractsTrade Secrets

    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 . . .

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  5. Artificial IntelligenceLitigation

    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. . . .

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  6. Section 230

    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. . . .

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  7. Computer Crime

    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 . . .

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  8. ContractsLitigation

    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 . . .

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