How to Fix Software Patents (Forbes Cross-Post)

December 18, 2012 · by

…patent adjudication costs. Second, the evidence to prove or disprove independent invention often will be self-serving, like asking engineers to self-report what material they reviewed to achieve their goals. Third,…

Two More Cases Hold That Anti-SLAPP Laws Protect Consumer Reviews

December 13, 2012 · by

…anti-SLAPP bonus of $10,000 per defendant (a total of $30,000). More Reading * Ripoff Report and Topix Postings Protected by California’s Anti-SLAPP Law–Chaker v. Mateo * We Need Federal Anti-SLAPP…

Sex Offender Online Registration Statute Covers New Myspace Account — State v. White

December 10, 2012 · by

…report its creation to law enforcement.” The court rejects defendant’s argument that, because he previously reported his email address, he shouldn’t have to report the Myspace account, saying that the…

Expert Report on the Value of Consumer Review Websites and 47 USC 230

November 20, 2012 · by

…training and experience. About My Relationship with Ripoff Report: I have repeatedly written and spoken about the Ripoff Report, including numerous blog posts (both favorable and unfavorable) about its lawsuits….

AmeriGas Gives Up Its Lawsuit Against PissedConsumer

November 19, 2012 · by

By Eric Goldman AmeriGas and Opinion Corp. (PissedConsumer) have settled their case. Law360 report. My prior blog post on a preliminary ruling in this case. I blog about settlements only…

Court Reduces Damages Award if Defendant Honors Injunction – North American Recycling v. Texamet Recycling

November 11, 2012 · by

…towards them, but courts should take care in these situations to make sure their rulings aren’t problematic. Related posts: Ripoff Report Isn’t Bound By Injunction Against User Post–Blockowicz v. Williams…

Dream Job Alert! We’re Hiring A Clinic Director for New SCU Law Clinic Supporting Start-Up Entrepreneurs

November 8, 2012 · by

…future, the Clinic Director will report to me–a plus of the job, or a fairly big minus, depending on your perspective! For the right person, it could be a dream…

Consumer Review Website Isn’t Liable for Users’ Copyright Infringement–Ripoff Report v. ComplaintsBoard

October 30, 2012 · by

…against ComplaintsBoard for allegedly infringing Ripoff Report’s purported copyright in its users’ reviews. Ripoff Report argued that ComplaintsBoard “encouraged and permitted” users to repost infringing reviews from Ripoff Report. This…

Q3 2012 Quick Links, Part 4 (Facebook, Content Regulation)

October 22, 2012 · by

…allegedly being called “a freak in the sack.” Prior blog post. * Seldon v. Magedson, 2012 WL 4475020 (S.D.N.Y. Sept. 28, 2012). Ripoff Report wins another lawsuit, this time on…

$1 Billion Pro Se Privacy Lawsuit Against Google Fails–Shah v. MyLife

October 17, 2012 · by

By Eric Goldman Shah v. MyLife.Com, Inc., 2012 WL 4863696 (D. Or. September 21, 2012) (magistrate’s report and recommendations). On October 11, 2012, the judge approved the magistrate’s report only…