Articles Posted in Internet Law

Parler Loses Early Effort to Gain Reinstatement on Amazon Web Services Updated: Published by:

A federal judge found that the social network had not provided adequate evidence to support its complaint of antitrust and other business violations by hosting provider Amazon Web Services.

New York Court Rules That Amazon May Face Liability as a Seller Under State Law Updated: Published by:

This decision could guide many other courts across the U.S. in determining whether strict liability as a retailer or distributor should apply to online marketplaces like Amazon.

Justice Clarence Thomas Details the Potential Dangers of Granting Sweeping Immunity to Internet Platforms Updated: Published by:

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, the United States Supreme Court denied a petition for a writ of certiorari in Malwarebytes, Inc. v. Enigma Software Group USA, LLC. The high court appeal stems from a case wherein Malwarebytes used software to block its users from accessing products from its competitor, Enigma.…

ASU Sues Facebook Over Instagram Account Promoting “COVID-19 Parties” on Campus Updated: Published by:

The Arizona Board of Regents is suing in federal court to shut down an Instagram account that uses ASU trademarks in spreading misinformation about the coronavirus.

Facebook Sued by Anti-Vaccination Group for Fact Checking Claims Concerning Vaccines and 5G Networks Updated: Published by:

On Monday, August 17, 2020, Children's Health Defense filed a lawsuit against Facebook, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook acted jointly or in concert with federal government agencies or actors to deny Children's Health Defense's First Amendment speech and Fifth Amendment…

Federal Government Expected to Strengthen Copyright Protections for Rights Holders Updated: Published by:

The U.S. Congress plans to update the Digital Millennium Copyright Act later this year. A lengthy report produced by the U.S. Copyright Office suggests that this update may enhance protections for rights holders.

Pandemic Unemployment Benefit Applicants Sue Deloitte Over Data Breaches Updated: Published by:

Deloitte Consulting LLP has been sued by a group of Ohio residents in two proposed class actions after their personal information was compromised on state websites the company built to administer coronavirus-related unemployment benefits. Officials in Ohio, Colorado, and Illinois announced that applicant information including home addresses and social security…