In early 2018, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, the most comprehensive data privacy law to date in the United States (the “Act”). The Act is intended to provide greater protection for consumer data gathered by businesses, and will become effective January 1, 2020. For a general […]
Technology & Intellectual Property Update
What You Need to Know About California’s New Privacy Law
on Monday, 27 August 2018 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
On the heels of the European Union’s implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), on June 28, 2018, California enacted the most comprehensive data privacy law to date in the United States. The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (the “Act”) was quickly passed by the California legislature to […]
Uniform Law Commission Considers Technology-Related Acts
on Monday, 27 August 2018 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
The Uniform Law Commission (“ULC”) held its Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY in July 2018. The ULC is the body that drafted uniform laws such as the Uniform Commercial Code (“UCC”), the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (“UETA”) and, more recently, the Uniform Regulation of Virtual Currency Businesses Act (“URVBCA”). At […]
What Exactly Is Use In Commerce? Part 2
on Monday, 27 August 2018 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
Last month (July 2018),we discussed what type of use constitutes “use in commerce” in order for a trademark to be registrable with the Trademark Office. In addition to use in connection with a type of commerce capable of being regulated by Congress, the trademark must be in general use by […]
SCOTUS Decision in AMEX Case Puts Credit Card Networks in Favorable Negotiating Position with Retailers
on Monday, 23 July 2018 in
Technology & Intellectual Property Update: Arianna C. Goldstein, Editor
In the latest development in the battle between retailers and the card networks over swipe fees, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday, June 25, 2018, that American Express’ anti- steering rules, which prevent merchants from encouraging customers to use other card types, such as Visa and Mastercard, do not violate […]
