Intellectual Property Law

Man faces trial over Facebook harassment
Man faces trial over Facebook harassment"A man will become the first person in the UK to stand trial next month accused of harassing a woman on Facebook.Michael Hurst has pleaded not guilty to harassing ex-girlfriend Sophie Sladden via the popular social networking website".

Prosecutors Ask Judge to Throw Out Murder Conviction
Prosecutors shifted gears today in the case of Donald Gates, dropping its their requests for further DNA testing and joining a defense request to clear his almost three-decade-old murder conviction...

Man Charged in Facebook Sex-Extortion Plot
An 18-year-old Wisconsin man is being charged with using Facebook to extort sex from boys by threatening to expose nude pictures of them he obtained by acting as girls on the social-networking site...

Getting Rid of Facebook for Employees May Carry as Many Risks as Retaining It
You might think that with all of the problems social networking sites like Facebook can create in the workplace -- ranging from lost productivity to potential legal liability for discrimination or harassment -- employers should simply prevent employees from using...

Female Farm Worker Harassment a Huge Problem
San Francisco, CA: Far from an emerging issue, harassment in the workplace has been around since the dawn of the industrialized world. And while the situation is improving, workplace harassment is an issue that just won't go away, even in the face of harassment law and a society that has little tolerance for harassment of any kind.

Are You Featured In Facebook Ads Opt Out Today!
Thanks to a friend's post on Facebook, I've just learned that Facebook now has a default feature that allows Facebook advertisers to use your news feed and wall to sell their products...

Sexual Harassment Policy
Define harassment, outline complaint procedure

The Civil Rights Act of 1871
Law bans discrimination enacted under color of state law

Unlawful Retaliation for Sexual Harassment Claim
Title VII retaliatory discharge retaliation requires proof of participation in protected activities

Facebook / Blockbuster
alleging that Facebook distributed your Blockbuster movie rental information without your knowledge or consent.

Settlement Proposed in Class Action Against Facebook
Facebook will Close Beacon in Proposed Settlement

Target
Settles with NFB for $6 Million

Circo Booster Seats
Recalled by Target

Student Harassment
Wichita School District pays $45,000 settlement for high school students' harassment lawsuit.

Target, National Federation of the Blind
Settle Class Action for $6 Million