The Implication of CALEA Compliance on Network Monitoring Services

CALEA compliance is very important when it comes to a network monitoring service. And, individual entities are required to review the regulations and then determine how the CALEA regulations apply to their business and network monitoring services.

Computer Generated Cross Stitch Charts and Patterns on eBay and Copyrights

Copyrights of computer generated cross stitch charts on ebay

Nation's First National Computer Forensics Institute will be Located in Alabama

Governor Bob Riley officially announced that the nation's first National Computer Forensics Institute will be located in Hoover, Alabama.

Even Courts Rely on Mapquest

Unchallenged Mapquest results are routinely considered and relied upon by American courts.

Introduction to E-Discovery

A brief introduction to Electronic Evidence Discovery, also known as E-Discovery or Electronic Discovery.

Fair Use - When You Should Attribute Your Sources And When You Should Seek Copyright Protection

There is some confusion as to what constitutes plagiarism and fair use online. Particularly where blogs are concerned, it has become customary to borrow a few sentences of someone else's work if you add content and change it for the better and as long as you link back to the original source. While borrowing someone else's work may not always be copyright infringement, it may not be necessary or beneficial. Here are some guidelines with regard to using someone else's material and on seeking remedy for infringement of your own copyrighted material.

Protecting Your Website Legally From the Music Industry

Explains to website owners the potential risk of putting music on a website without the proper licensing.

The EU Takes Action to Protect Its E-communications Network From Disaster Damage

The European Union is taking contingency measures to prevent disruptions of Internet service, such as the failures taking place in Asia after a major earthquake hit the coast of Taiwan in December 2006. To prevent a similar situation, the European Union has sought expert feedback on how to ensure European electronic networks are protected and resilient against terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

Cybersquatting Remedies Under The Uniform Domain Name Dispute Policy

Under the UDRP, a complainant must show that the domain name in dispute is identical or confusingly similar to its trademark, that the respondent does not have a right or legitimate interest in the domain name, and that the respondent registered and used the domain name in bad faith.

A New Music Copyright Lawsuit Against YouTube

In the middle of November, Universal Music filed an extensive copyright lawsuit against YouTube, not long after Google moved to purchase it. So, what does this portend?

E-book Theft - Protecting What is Rightfully Yours

Criminals are eagerly awaiting the completion of your e-book. They will will make a few changes, then sell it as their own. Or, worse yet, give it away for free.

The Battle between Microsoft and Google

With the advent of the Internet revolution, the latest and greatest corporate war is clearly between Google and Microsoft. While that is no surprise to anyone, there are some interesting aspects of this battle.

Net Neutrality and the Carrier Hotel

Legislation such as HR 5252, without specific network neutrality protection, will drive the second tier of network providers to develop parallel infrastructure using wireless and physical cable, in addition to stronger peering relationships allowing bypass of large network infrastructure. Carrier hotels support stronger peering relationships among smaller networks and content providers by allowing a neutral interconnection environment, bypassing large wholesale network infrastructure or transit.