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Monthly Archives: November 2011
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Posted in Misc
So What ARE “Best Efforts” Anyway?
Lots of contracts contain the term “best efforts” in that the subcontractor will use its best efforts to complete the task on time. I often strike that term and substitute “commercially reasonable efforts.” Clients often become confused and tell me…
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Posted in Government Contracting
Sometimes, the Little Guy Wins
Despite the widespread abuses of the UDRP system for domain names, occasionally they get it right. There is no way any consumer would ever mistake the website below for something created by Lego, no confusion in the marketplace, and no…
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Posted in Internet Law
Privacy? What Privacy?
In this age of information sharing to prevent terrorism, what happens when a person is “tracked” across databases for reasons other than terrorism? Is it ok to divulge a person’s medical records without consent, when those records are provided for…
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Posted in Internet Law, Uncategorized
So, Bill Gates on the stand?
Some of us remember back in 1983 when AT&T was broken up. Essentially, the case boiled down to antitrust issues, where the monopoly telephone company couldn’t stop others from using their infrastructure in order to compete. Of course, the case…
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Posted in Intellectual Property, Internet Law
Rogues Falsely Claim Copyright on YouTube Videos to Hijack Ad Dollars | Threat Level | Wired.com
The Digital Millennium Copyright Act provides a “safe harbor” for content publishers so long as they abide by the law. In this case, the DMCA calls for a content owner to file a “DMCA Takedown Notice” to the publisher, who…
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Posted in Copyright, Internet Law
Senator Promises To Filibuster Internet Blacklisting Bill
Some in Congress have seen the danger of the Protect-IP Act. and there is hope that both parties will band together to destroy this harmful legislation. If you thought a Senate proposal to shutter and disrupt websites “dedicated to…
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Non Compete Clauses in Virginia
It’s been quite an interesting road regarding Non Compete Clauses in Virginia. Before this particular case was decided, most VA attorneys would have guessed that the general rule of “employer wins” would ensure that this case was determined against the…
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Posted in Misc
How Will a Budget Standoff Affect Government Contracting?
Just in time for the holiday season, once again government contractors are being held hostage to Congressional factions that refuse to compromise. Just as the times before, there is very little precedent to guide contractors on what will or may…
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Posted in Government Contracting
As Always, Be Very Careful to Whom You Trust Your Money
The holiday season is not the only time you should be wary of websites who attempt to scam you and yours. If the price is much lower than the price on websites you know, it’s likely a scam of some…
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Posted in Internet Law
