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Legality of Psychedelics in the U.S.

Martindale-Avvo

APRIL 18, 2024

This guidance follows the FDA granting breakthrough therapy designation for MDMA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in 2017 and for psilocybin in treatment-resistant depression in 2018. Drug laws in the USA The changes in US drug laws when it comes to psychedelics have happened at the state level.

State law

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512(f) Once Again Ensnared in an Employment Ownership Dispute–Shande v. Zoox

Eric Goldman

AUGUST 16, 2023

“Courts in the Ninth Circuit have regularly held that the DMCA preempts state law claims arising out of submission of takedown notices.” ” 512(f) once again wipes out state law claims, even if 512(f) doesn’t apply. Benjamin * How Have Section 512(f) Cases Fared Since 2017? Powerwand Inc.

State law

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Web Scraping for Me, But Not for Thee (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

AUGUST 24, 2023

Next, from the early 2000s until 2017, the primary legal theory that was used to deter web scraping was the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act or the CFAA. And then, in 2017, the famous hiQ Labs, Inc. But given the fact that contracts, even online contracts, are a state-law issue, it’s hard to imagine a simple resolution to this problem.

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Surprise! Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Bored Ape Yacht Club v. Ripps

Eric Goldman

APRIL 29, 2023

Benjamin * How Have Section 512(f) Cases Fared Since 2017? Longarzo * DMCA’s Unhelpful 512(f) Preempts Helpful State Law Claims–Stevens v. Canning * 17 USC 512(f) Preempts State Law Claims Over Bogus Copyright Takedown Notices–Amaretto v. Spoiler: Not Well) * Another Section 512(f) Case Fails–ISE v.

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512(f) Doesn’t Restrict Competitive Gaming of Search Results–Source Capital v. Barrett Financial

Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Benjamin * How Have Section 512(f) Cases Fared Since 2017? Longarzo * DMCA’s Unhelpful 512(f) Preempts Helpful State Law Claims–Stevens v. Canning * 17 USC 512(f) Preempts State Law Claims Over Bogus Copyright Takedown Notices–Amaretto v. Spoiler: Not Well) * Another Section 512(f) Case Fails–ISE v.

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Being a called a “backseat driver” takes on a whole new meaning

The North Carolina Journey of Law and Technology

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

A spokesperson from Cruise stated that, “[f]or now, our vehicles will be manually driven by a human driver behind the wheel, but you might start to see them around as we get used to Raleigh’s driving environment.”  ”  But are there laws governing their use?

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You’re a Fool if You Think You Can Win a 512(f) Case–Security Police and Fire Professionals v. Maritas

Eric Goldman

APRIL 1, 2023

Benjamin * How Have Section 512(f) Cases Fared Since 2017? Longarzo * DMCA’s Unhelpful 512(f) Preempts Helpful State Law Claims–Stevens v. Canning * 17 USC 512(f) Preempts State Law Claims Over Bogus Copyright Takedown Notices–Amaretto v. Spoiler: Not Well) * Another Section 512(f) Case Fails–ISE v.

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eDiscovery and Technology

Discovery Advocate

MAY 3, 2018

2015-193 states that an attorney lacking the competence necessary for eDiscovery advocacy has three options: (1) acquire sufficient learning and skill before performance is required; (2) associate with or consult technical consultants or competent counsel; or (3) decline the client representation. 1, 2017, Florida adopted Rule 6-10.3 (b)

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Swapping Bots for Lawyers Via App: DoNotPay

Advocate's Studio

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Following on the parking ticket win, Josh added new beta functionality to the app in 2017 on the heels of the massive Equifax data breach – he apparently also was swept up into the breach (notice a trend here?). Does DoNotPay violate state laws on the unauthorized practice of law?

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Leveraging AI to Enhance Your Legal Blog: How ChatGPT Can Help Lawyers Develop a Business Development Niche

Kevin O'Keefe

JANUARY 25, 2023

I imagined I was an Iowa lawyer looking to develop a niche in agricultural law. I asked “What are good ideas for a niche legal blog on agriculture law in Iowa?” Overviews of Iowa’s state laws and regulations related to farming and agriculture, including those pertaining to zoning, land use, and conservation.

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The Ninth Circuit’s FOSTA Jurisprudence Is Getting Clearer (and More Defense-Favorable)

Eric Goldman

MAY 5, 2023

230’s Immunity The post The Ninth Circuit’s FOSTA Jurisprudence Is Getting Clearer (and More Defense-Favorable) appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Portman Says SESTA Doesn’t Affect the Good Samaritan Defense.

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Twitter Defeats FOSTA Case Over CSAM–Doe v. Twitter

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Portman Says SESTA Doesn’t Affect the Good Samaritan Defense. 230’s Immunity The post Twitter Defeats FOSTA Case Over CSAM–Doe v.

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Banking Agencies Propose 36-Hour Data Breach Reporting Rules for Significant Incidents

Debevoise Data Blog

JANUARY 12, 2021

Background Banking organizations already are subject to reporting obligations of cyber events and data breaches under applicable federal and state laws. At the state level, some banking organizations are subject to more recent and specific reporting requirements. Many other states’ laws are modeled on California’s law.

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Section 230 Immunizes Snap, Even if It’s “Inherently Dangerous”–L.W. v. Snap

Eric Goldman

JUNE 7, 2023

” The court reinforces that Section 230 applies to the TVPRA claim (a FOSTA claim) as a straightforward application of Doe v. Portman Says SESTA Doesn’t Affect the Good Samaritan Defense. 230’s Immunity The post Section 230 Immunizes Snap, Even if It’s “Inherently Dangerous”–L.W.

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The 7th Circuit’s Section 230 Jurisprudence’s Impact on FOSTA Cases

Eric Goldman

MAY 2, 2024

230’s Immunity The post The 7th Circuit’s Section 230 Jurisprudence’s Impact on FOSTA Cases appeared first on Technology & Marketing Law Blog. Portman Says SESTA Doesn’t Affect the Good Samaritan Defense.

Lawsuit

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DC Circuit Upholds FOSTA’s Constitutionality (By Narrowing It)–Woodhull v. U.S.

Eric Goldman

JULY 23, 2023

Portman Says SESTA Doesn’t Affect the Good Samaritan Defense. 230’s Immunity The post DC Circuit Upholds FOSTA’s Constitutionality (By Narrowing It)–Woodhull v.

Lawsuit

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Face Forward: Strategies for Complying with Facial Recognition Laws

Debevoise Data Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2021

State Laws Permitting but Regulating Collection and Use of Biometric Identifiers, including Facial Data. As noted, currently, only Illinois, Washington, and Texas have laws at the state level that aim to expressly and comprehensively address biometric privacy. In Santana v. Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. ,

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Grindr Defeats FOSTA Claim–Doe v. Grindr

Eric Goldman

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Portman Says SESTA Doesn’t Affect the Good Samaritan Defense. 230’s Immunity The post Grindr Defeats FOSTA Claim–Doe v.

Lawsuit

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Evaluating the Constitutionality of Viewpoint-Neutral Trademark Registration Laws That Do Not Restrict Speech—Vidal v. Elster (Guest Blog Post)

Eric Goldman

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Tam (2017) and Iancu v. Brunetti (2019) and strike down this trademark registration law as an unconstitutional regulation of speech protected by the First Amendment. Courts would find this expressive use of Trump’s name is permitted by defensive doctrines in those states’ laws, or is otherwise allowed by the First Amendment.

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Legality of Psychedelics in the U.S.

512(f) Once Again Ensnared in an Employment Ownership Dispute–Shande v. Zoox

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Web Scraping for Me, But Not for Thee (Guest Blog Post)

Surprise! Another 512(f) Claim Fails–Bored Ape Yacht Club v. Ripps

512(f) Doesn’t Restrict Competitive Gaming of Search Results–Source Capital v. Barrett Financial

Being a called a “backseat driver” takes on a whole new meaning

You’re a Fool if You Think You Can Win a 512(f) Case–Security Police and Fire Professionals v. Maritas

eDiscovery and Technology

Swapping Bots for Lawyers Via App: DoNotPay

Leveraging AI to Enhance Your Legal Blog: How ChatGPT Can Help Lawyers Develop a Business Development Niche

The Ninth Circuit’s FOSTA Jurisprudence Is Getting Clearer (and More Defense-Favorable)

Twitter Defeats FOSTA Case Over CSAM–Doe v. Twitter

Banking Agencies Propose 36-Hour Data Breach Reporting Rules for Significant Incidents

Section 230 Immunizes Snap, Even if It’s “Inherently Dangerous”–L.W. v. Snap

The 7th Circuit’s Section 230 Jurisprudence’s Impact on FOSTA Cases

DC Circuit Upholds FOSTA’s Constitutionality (By Narrowing It)–Woodhull v. U.S.

Face Forward: Strategies for Complying with Facial Recognition Laws

Grindr Defeats FOSTA Claim–Doe v. Grindr

Evaluating the Constitutionality of Viewpoint-Neutral Trademark Registration Laws That Do Not Restrict Speech—Vidal v. Elster (Guest Blog Post)

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