Information sharing over the internet is becoming more and more prevalent across society with the drastic increase of goods and services exchanged over the internet in recent years. Even so, Americans still strongly value privacy and feel that having control over private information and how it is disclosed to third parties is of paramount importance. …
The more popular online shopping and other online transactions have become, the more Internet users rely on online customer reviews in order to make informed purchasing decisions. Sites like Amazon provide a section for reviews in order to assist consumers in shopping with confidence. It is generally assumed that reviewers are genuine and truthful, and …
Despite Google’s humble beginnings in a California garage, Google has become an international behemoth that is valued at approximately $400 billion. In addition to its Internet search engine, Google has expanded to now offer a variety of additional Internet services (i.e. maps, email, social media), phones, as well as innovations in an assortment of other …
If Volkswagen aspired to cement themselves in the consumer conscience, they have undoubtedly succeeded, just probably not in the way their public relations department would have chosen. The company’s ongoing scandal, considered by many to be one of the largest corporate disgraces in recent history, has raised questions from concerned customers, environmental advocates, and legal …
The ride-sharing application Uber, immensely successful across the United States and Europe, has revolutionized the sharing economy popular with Millenials, and anyone looking to circumvent traditional institutions like hotels, and taxis. Uber made its mark by hiring drivers who use their own equipment and tools, and who operate as “independent contractors.” Employing a fleet of …
Divorce can be a legally, emotionally, and financially burdensome process. There are assets to be divided, custody arrangements to be determined and attorneys to be paid. Historically, there has been little political will to make the process any less burdensome as, up until recently, American society has disapproved of the practice. Separate.us hopes to provide …
Would you be uncomfortable if the information about what movie you decide to watch on a Friday night in the confines of your home becomes available to the public? Well, Judge Robert K. Bork was back in 1988 when his video rental history was released during his Supreme Court nomination. This incident eventually led to …
In the days where the smartphone follows us around every moment of the day, there is an increasing potential for their use by jurors during trials. This poses a major threat of juror misconduct occurring. Juror misconduct happens when a juror discusses any part of the trial with another party. Jurors are also not allowed …
You have probably heard about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (“TPP”) in the news lately, but the TPP has been in the works for the last five years. The TPP would create a trade-agreement between 12 countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, Chile, Brunei, Singapore, and New Zealand. Together, these countries …
Chalk up another victory for online privacy rights. Last week, California became the latest state to pass a law requiring law enforcement to obtain warrants for online data such as email, text messages, and Tweets. This is in direct contrast to a recent 11th Circuit ruling from May that made clear that the federal judiciary …
