Sony v. Hotz: Controversies Regarding DMCA, Jurisdiction, Search Warrant and Subpoenas

Factual Background When Sony released its PlayStation 3 (“PS3”) video game console, it included a feature that allowed … Continue Reading

People v. Xinos: A Privacy Right in Vehicle Data

A California Privacy Right in Vehicle Data In People v. Xinos, 192 Cal. App. 4th 637 (2011) (PDF), … Continue Reading

Internet "Kill Switch" Legislation: Can Obama Turn Off the Internet?

During the recent revolution in Egypt, the government disabled Internet access throughout the country with the flip of … Continue Reading

The Bolt: Now on Facebook and Twitter!

We here at the Bolt appreciate all of our readers who have found us through Google, incoming links, … Continue Reading

NLRB v. American Medical Response: A Rare Case of Protected Employee Speech on Facebook

The recent settlement between the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and an ambulance service company in Connecticut is … Continue Reading

District Court Finds Qui Tam Provision in Patent False Marking Law Unconstitutional: Unique Product Solutions v. Hy-Grade Valve

35 U.S.C. § 292 is known as the Patent False Marking Statute and contains two subsections.  Subsection (a) says … Continue Reading