The State of Illinois passed the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) which regulates the use of “biometric identifiers” or “biometric information” by private entities. A private entity may not obtain a person’s biometric identifier or information without first informing the subject that it is being collected or stored, informing the subject of the purpose …
Ethereum, the newest digital currency to garner substantial attention from consumers and corporations alike, is hailed by many as Bitcoin’s newest rival. Recent weeks has seen ethereum gain users, value and attention in a way that is causing many analysts to forecast a lasting presence in the world of digital currency. Invented by a Russian …
On Monday, March 7th, The Supreme Court denied a petition to review a decision by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which found Apple, Inc. guilty of price fixing. In contesting a $450 million judgment, Apple argued that by entering into the E-Book market, the company had wrested monopoly control from online retail giant Amazon. …
Digital Strategist, Jure Klepic, stated, “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas; what happens on Twitter stays on Google forever!” Although this saying might be a warning the Millennial Generation has continued to ignore, the recent decision within Google and Oracle’s lawsuit should give Millennials reason to pause regarding their next tweet or Facebook …
March Madness may be in full swing, but don’t put your money on the daily fantasy sports (“DFS”) sites DraftKings and FanDuel. New York Attorney General Eric Schneider dealt the online betting sites a potentially fatal blow with his recent announcement that both sites had agreed to suspend their operations in New York state as …
The Apple-FBI dispute involves our right to privacy and our concern for national security. In a recent development in the case on Monday, March 21, the Justice Department’s request to postpone its hearing with Apple was granted. The government decided it could break into the iPhone on its own, thus allowing Apple to maintain its …
Smartwatches, FitBits, Google Glass, and other “wearable” devices are becoming increasingly popular as 2016 progresses. While we don’t know exactly how many Apple Watches have been sold, we know that many customers have purchased wearables from Apple, Pebble, Samsung, FitBit, and the other major players in the industry, with millions of units shipped to retailers …
Current ticket sale technology allows for almost instantaneous sellouts of coveted performances. However, what was once a testament to the overall demand for a show and success of the performer, today ticket sellouts are practically a guarantee with the advent of scalper bots—a computer program used to purchase tickets online at rapid speeds. Fifteen …
Recently the International Football Association Board announced that it would be using video replays in soccer. This development brings soccer up to speed with sports such as baseball, hockey, and football, all of which use instant replay to ensure that calls are made correctly. Additionally, it comes on the back of soccer’s hugely successful innovative …
It seems as if the topic about user data and privacy is at an all-time high lately, especially considering the battle the Federal Bureau of Investigations is having with Apple to release information off of one of their phones. In a sweet juxtaposition, the government is finding itself on the other side of the First …
