Singularity Law » virtual worlds http://singularitylaw.com The Information Technology Law Blog and Podcast by Professor Michael Scott Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:59:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 ©Michael Scott and Josh Kagan mdscott@swlaw.edu (Michael Scott and Josh Kagan) mdscott@swlaw.edu(Michael Scott and Josh Kagan) Law 1440 law, technology law, cyberlaw, internet law Michael and Josh discuss the latest technology law news for this week. The Singularity Law Podcast is a show about technology law, cyber law, and much more. In each episode we cover some of the most interesting topics of the week, identify trends, discuss new legislation, analyze recent cases, and end with our final thoughts about one of the most outrageous legal moments of the week. Michael Scott and Josh Kagan Michael Scott and Josh Kagan mdscott@swlaw.edu No no http://singularitylaw.com/sing_white_small.jpg Singularity Law http://singularitylaw.com 144 144 From Pages to Platforms: The Law of Web 2.0 and Beyond http://singularitylaw.com/class/pages-to-platforms http://singularitylaw.com/class/pages-to-platforms#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:06:37 +0000 Professor Scott http://singularitylaw.com/?p=196 Last Thursday, Josh Kagan gave a talk on Web 2.0 law for my Internet & E-Commerce Law class here at Southwestern Law School. Josh covered several interesting topics, including copyleft licenses, DMCA takedown abuse, and blogger issues. This is a webcast of that talk.

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We’re also ramping up a new episode of our podcast for today. Episode 7: “The Global Perspective” will be available tonight, so stay tuned!

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]]> http://singularitylaw.com/class/pages-to-platforms/feed 0 00:01:01 Last Thursday, Josh Kagan gave a talk on Web 2.0 law for my Internet #38; E-Commerce Law class here at Southwestern Law School. Josh covered ... Last Thursday, Josh Kagan gave a talk on Web 2.0 law for my Internet #38; E-Commerce Law class here at Southwestern Law School. Josh covered several interesting topics, including copyleft licenses, DMCA takedown abuse, and blogger issues.nbsp;This is a webcast of that talk. This is a QuickTime video, so to view it in a larger window simply click "download" below instead of playing it in your browser. It will also be available in our iTunes podcast feed. We're also ramping up a new episode of our podcast for today. Episode 7: "The Global Perspective" will be available tonight, so stay tuned! Class,,Podcasts Michael Scott and Josh Kagan no No The Singularity Law Podcast Episode 5: Here Come The Robots http://singularitylaw.com/podcast/episode-5 http://singularitylaw.com/podcast/episode-5#comments Mon, 27 Oct 2008 09:51:51 +0000 Professor Scott http://singularitylaw.com/?p=148 Are search engines engaging in widespread copyright infringement? Can eBay sellers bring libel actions against buyers who leave negative feedback about them? What does the revised iPhone NDA mean for developers and the Internet in general? Michael and Josh tackle these questions and more on this week’s edition of The Singularity Law Podcast.

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Shownotes for The Singularity Law Podcast: Episode 5 for October 27, 2008

Our Panel for Today:

Search Engine Caches Covered by Implied Licenses: Parker v. Yahoo!, Inc.

eBay Libel and the Danger of Libel Tourism

Apple Drops the iPhone NDA for Released Applications

Practical Corner: The Dangers of Screening Employees via Social Networking Sites

Final Thoughts: Murder in Cyberspace!

This recording is an informational resource only. It is not designed to offer legal advice.

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]]> http://singularitylaw.com/podcast/episode-5/feed 0 37:46 Are search engines engaging in widespread copyright infringement? Can eBay sellers bring libel actions against buyers who leave negative feedback about them? What does the ... Are search engines engaging in widespread copyright infringement? Can eBay sellers bring libel actions against buyers who leave negative feedback about them? What does the revised iPhone NDA mean for developers and the Internet in general? Michael and Josh tackle these questions and more on this week's edition of The Singularity Law Podcast. Click the play button below to listen, or click here to subscribe to us on iTunes! Here are the show notes for this week's episode: Shownotes for The Singularity Law Podcast: Episode 5 for October 27, 2008 Our Panel for Today: Josh Kagan, author of The Josh Kagan Blog Prof. Michael Scott of The Singularity Law Blog Search Engine Caches Covered by Implied Licenses: Parker v. Yahoo!, Inc. Parker v. Yahoo!, Inc. 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 74512 (E.D. Pa. Sep. 26, 2008). Perfect 10 v. Google, Inc., et al., 416 F. Supp. 2d 828 (C.D. Cal. 2006). Perfect 10 v. Amazon.com, Inc., 487 F.32 701 (9th Cir 2007). Kelly v. Arriba Soft Corp., 336 F.3d 811 (9th Cir 2003). S.O.S., Inc. v. Payday, Inc., 886 F.2d 1081 (9th Cir. 1989). MAI Systems Corp. v. Peak Computer, Inc., 991 F.2d 511 (9th Cir. 1993). Ticketmaster Corp. v. Tickets.com, U.S.P.Q.2d (BNA) 1344 (C.D. Cal 2000). This is an unpublished decision. Ticketmaster Corp. v. Microsoft Corp., Case No. 97-3055 DDP (C.D. Cal., filed Apr. 28, 1997). Josh Kagan: Is a Search Engine Cache a Copy? Revisiting Kelly v. Arriba Soft through Parker v. Yahoo!, Inc. Eric Goldman: Search Engine "Cache" Function Covered by Implied License--Parker v. Yahoo. Jeff Neuburger: Challenge to Search Engine Caching Dismissed on Most (But Not All) Grounds. eBay Libel and the Danger of Libel Tourism Eric Krangel, writing for Silicon Valley Insider: eBay Business Sues Buyer For Leaving Bad Feedback. Apple Drops the iPhone NDA for Released Applications Robert Palmer, writing for The Unofficial Apple Weblog: iPhone NDA dropped, developers rejoice. Josh Kagan's Recommended Reading: The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It by Jonathan Zittrain. Practical Corner: The Dangers of Screening Employees via Social Networking Sites William-Arthur Haynes, writing for The San Jose Business Journal: Screening via social media sites may leave employers exposed. Final Thoughts: Murder in Cyberspace! Mari Yamaguchi, writing for the Associated Press: Japanese Woman Jailed After "Killing" Virtual Husband. This recording is an informational resource only. It is not designed to offer legal advice. Podcasts Michael Scott and Josh Kagan no No The Singularity Law Podcast Episode 3: Virtual Law http://singularitylaw.com/podcast/the-singularity-law-podcast-episode-3-virtual-law http://singularitylaw.com/podcast/the-singularity-law-podcast-episode-3-virtual-law#comments Mon, 13 Oct 2008 02:11:45 +0000 Professor Scott http://singularitylaw.com/?p=112 In this episode Michael and Josh team up with Tigran Palyan, a 3L at Southwestern Law School here in Los Angeles, who tells us about his research into the cutting-edge subject of Privacy in Virtual Worlds.

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Here are the show notes for this week’s episode:

Shownotes for The Singularity Law Podcast: Episode 3 for October 12, 2008

Our Panel for Today:

  • Josh Kagan, author of The Josh Kagan Blog
  • Prof. Michael Scott of The Singularity Law Blog
  • Tigran Palyan, author of “Common Law Privacy in a Not So Common World: Prospects for the Tort of Intrusion upon Seclusion in Virtual Worlds”

Privacy in Virtual Worlds – Tigran tells Michael and Josh about his new article

Kentucky Seizes Gambling Domains

Talking Point of the Week: A EULA to End All EULAs

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]]> http://singularitylaw.com/podcast/the-singularity-law-podcast-episode-3-virtual-law/feed 1 44:18 In this episode Michael and Josh team up with Tigran Palyan, a 3L at Southwestern Law School here in Los Angeles, who tells us about ... In this episode Michael and Josh team up with Tigran Palyan, a 3L at Southwestern Law School here in Los Angeles, who tells us about his research into the cutting-edge subject of Privacy in Virtual Worlds. Click the play button below to listen, or click here to subscribe to us on iTunes! Here are the show notes for this week's episode: Shownotes for The Singularity Law Podcast: Episode 3 for October 12, 2008 Our Panel for Today: Josh Kagan, author of The Josh Kagan Blog Prof. Michael Scott of The Singularity Law Blog Tigran Palyan, author of "Common Law Privacy in a Not So Common World: Prospects for the Tort of Intrusion upon Seclusion in Virtual Worlds" Privacy in Virtual Worlds - Tigran tells Michael and Josh about his new article "Common Law Privacy in a Not So Common World: Prospects for the Tort of Intrusion upon Seclusion in Virtual Worlds" by Tigran Palyan Kentucky Seizes Gambling Domains Ars Technica: "Kentucky seizes two gambling domains, sites fight back" Ars Technica: "Kentucky tries to seize gambling site domain name" Talking Point of the Week: A EULA to End All EULAs BoingBoing: "Sleeping Beauty Blu-Ray requires viewers to agree to 57 page EULA" Podcasts Michael Scott and Josh Kagan no No