Google Settles AdWords Class Action

by | Mar 14, 2017 | IT Law Alerts

In July, 2008, Alphabet, Inc. (Google’s parent company) was sued in federal court by advertisers alleging violation of California fair advertising laws. According to the plaintiffs, Google mislead them regarding their paid AdWords, which the advertisers claimed were...

Regulating Autonomous Vehicles

by | Feb 28, 2017 | IT Law Alerts

Senators John Thune (R-SD) and Gary Peters (D-MI) recently announced that they are exploring federal regulations to be proposed this year for self-driving vehicles. These lawmakers’ stated goal was to offer flexibility for manufacturers of autonomous vehicles without...

EU Privacy Compliance Identified as Top Priority

by | Feb 14, 2017 | IT Law Alerts

The European Union has adopted a General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which will take effect in May, 2018.  In January 2017, Price Waterhouse Coopers conducted a survey about preparing for the GDPR of 200 General Counsel and C-level executives from U.S. companies...

Managing Corporate Device and App Related Risks

by | Jan 31, 2017 | IT Law Alerts

Employees using corporate or personal devices to text and use communication apps use can pose risk to an organization. The risk can be even greater for highly regulated industries like financial institutions. Recently, Deutsche Bank announced a ban on employee text...

A Contest to Fix IoT Risk

by | Jan 17, 2017 | IT Law Alerts

The ever-increasing number of smart or connected devices is also referred to as the “Internet of Things” or “IoT”.  Many smart devices are installed in homes, such as thermostats, home security systems and appliances. A smart device may pose security risks in initial...