Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 18, 2024

My roundup of the top Internet Law developments of 2023: 10) California court bans targeted advertising (?). Regulators have sought to suppress online targeted advertising for years, with only minimal success. In turn, advertisers have fled Twitter. 4) Social media “defective design” lawsuits go forward.

Law 104

Law Social Media Advertising Advertising 104

IP and Legal Filings

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Union of India [1] , established that privacy is an essential Fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. Unauthorised use of someone’s identity is a violation of both their personality rights and their basic right to privacy. The Court rejected the privacy defence, which is often employed in IP proceedings.

Personality Rights 64

Personality Rights Privacy Social Media Copyright 64

43(B)log

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Influence of law, desire to contract, social norms. Industries: advertising, merchandising, movies/TV, and video games. Even where permission not legally required, thought was better results due to advances in technology—social media influencing: the advertiser wants customized content. Accolade, Sony v.

Fair Use 59

Fair Use Contracts Litigation Copying 59

Technology & Marketing Law Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

On the heels of the mandatory editorial transparency provisions in Florida and Texas’ social media censorship laws, the California legislature thought it could one-up those states by passing a law with at least 161 different disclosure requirements. The opinion upheld every aspect of Texas’ social media censorship law.

Law 115

Law Social Media Government Privacy 115