Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has recently ruled that geofence warrants are unconstitutional, marking a significant victory for privacy advocates and sparking a necessary debate on the boundaries of law enforcement in the digital age. Geofence warrants, also known as reverse-location or reverse-search… Continue reading Geofence Warrants Ruled Unconstitutional—but That’s Not the End of It
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Court rules U.S. border agents need warrants to search electronic devices
In a landmark decision, a federal court has ruled that U.S. border agents must have warrants to search electronic devices belonging to travelers entering the country. The ruling is seen as a significant victory for privacy rights and civil liberties advocates who have long argued that warrantless searches of electronic devices at the border are… Continue reading Court rules U.S. border agents need warrants to search electronic devices
CD Projekt Red’s single-player games may never have microtransactions, but the studio isn’t ruling it out for multiplayer projects
CD Projekt Red, the renowned Polish video game developer, has captured the attention of players worldwide with its exceptional single-player games like The Witcher series and the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077. The studio has been celebrated for its commitment to providing complete and immersive gaming experiences without the intrusion of microtransactions. However, recent statements from… Continue reading CD Projekt Red’s single-player games may never have microtransactions, but the studio isn’t ruling it out for multiplayer projects
AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted, rules a US Federal Judge
In a landmark ruling for the creative world, a US Federal Judge has ruled that artwork generated by artificial intelligence (AI) has no single author and, as such, cannot be copyrighted under existing copyright law. The ruling was made in response to a case brought by artist and photographer, Jason M. Ainley, over a copyright… Continue reading AI-generated art cannot be copyrighted, rules a US Federal Judge
Judge dismisses major arguments in Google antitrust case
A federal judge has dismissed major arguments in the lawsuit against Google brought forward by a number of state Attorneys General. This lawsuit accuses the tech giant of unlawfully monopolizing the digital market by utilizing its search engine dominance for its own gain. The ruling, which was handed down on Thursday by U.S. District Judge… Continue reading Judge dismisses major arguments in Google antitrust case
SEC says Elon Musk still needs lawyer to approve his tweets
Recently, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has made a shocking announcement that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will still need approval from lawyers before publishing tweets that are related to the company. This news comes in response to Musk’s frequent Twitter activity and its impact on Tesla’s stock value. Musk has been under the… Continue reading SEC says Elon Musk still needs lawyer to approve his tweets
Judge Says Elon Musk’s Trial Must Take Place on Twitter’s Home Turf
In a recent court case, tech entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk had sought to move the trial from California to Nevada. However, the judge has denied this move and decided that the case must take place in California, the home turf of social media giant Twitter. The legal dispute stemmed from a tweet Musk… Continue reading Judge Says Elon Musk’s Trial Must Take Place on Twitter’s Home Turf
Major EU privacy decisions against Meta’s legal basis for ads raise fresh complaints
As Europe continues to grapple with data privacy, major EU legal decisions have raised fresh complaints against Meta’s legal basis for online ad targeting. In the last few months, several court rulings have been issued in the EU which have questioned Meta’s legal right to process and allow individuals’ data for ads targeting. These rulings,… Continue reading Major EU privacy decisions against Meta’s legal basis for ads raise fresh complaints
A New Ruling Could Make ‘Deceptive’ Movie Trailers a Target For Legal Action
Last week, the Supreme Court issued a ruling that could revolutionize how movie trailers are marketed. In a 5-4 decision, the court ruled that the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) can now target movie studios for producing trailers that contain false or misleading information. The landmark ruling was made in response to a case… Continue reading A New Ruling Could Make ‘Deceptive’ Movie Trailers a Target For Legal Action