Trademark Law

Use of Privacy Services By PPC Advertisers Supports Finding of Bad Faith Cybersquatting
UDRP Decision Discusses Privacy Services and Bad Faith « The Legal Satyricon The majority of the Panel also finds that the use of a privacy shield in this case further supports its finding of bad faith registration...

Passive Holding Is Enough to Satisfy Bad Faith Use Requirements Under the UDRP
A recent UDRP decision again explains how much use of a domain name is required in order to satisfy the UDRP. Recall, a Complainant must establish not only a bad faith registration of a domain name under the UDRP, but...

Parking Pages Can Create Risk Of A Finding Of Bad Faith Under the UDRP
Auto-generated websites equal bad faith under the UDRP « The Legal Satyricon This lack of direct control is often a central theme in a cybersquatter?s response to a UDRP complaint. At least one UDRP panel bought this argument...

Failure to Respond To Trademark Threat Letters & Use of Privacy Services Can Support a Finding Of Bad Faith
There are many risks to domain investors under the UDRP. The opportunity to capitalize on strong generic or descriptive domain names is in many ways dependent on a solid understanding of UDRP decisions and avoiding behavior which would increase a...

Changing WHOIS Privacy Protection In Domain Name Dispute Can Be Considered Registration In Bad Faith
An interesting domain dispute has recently come down from WIPO involving a new interpretation of WHOIS privacy protection services and their relation to the ?registration in bad faith? UDRP element...

Domain Name Disputes: Arbitration versus Litigation
The conclusion? Arbitration! Here is an excerpt from Sarah Bird?s SEOMoz.org blog, Trademark Law and Domain Names: ACPA or UDRP?: "If you believe someone is infringing your trademark in bad faith, consider bringing an UDRP Arbitration...

Pre-paid Leagal Services
What are Prepaid Legal Benefit Plans

Child Support
Finding the Noncustodial Parent ( Deadbeat Dads )

Privacy Protection Act 42 USC 21A
Federal Newsroom Law

Landlord Entry Right and Tenant Privacy
When can a landlord enter a rented dwelling

Cell Phone Services
AT&T Mobility may have to pay $10 million to Florida customers after charging for third-party services.

Google Sued for Violating the Privacy Rights of Millions of Americans
Google Sued for Violating the Privacy Rights of Millions of Americans

Allstate Settles Bad-Faith Insurance Suit for $4 Million
Allstate Settles Bad-Faith Insurance Suit for $4 Million

AOL Privacy Class Action
Can Proceed

CVS Mailing
Sparks Allegations of Privacy Violation

Farmers Insurance
Settles Bad Faith Class Action