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The Value of the Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer (EV SSL) Certificate to Businesses with an On-Line Presence
If you are a business owner with an on-line presence, or an attorney representing such a business, the value of an Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer (EV SSL) certificate cannot be overstated. Businesses selling products and services on-line have an interest in protecting the integrity of their transactions with buyers and their buyers’ financial and…
Read MoreBowie & Jensen Attorney William McComas to Present on Data Privacy Law at Upcoming BABC Event
Bowie & Jensen attorney, William McComas will speak on a panel regarding data privacy law issues for lawyers at the Bar Association of Baltimore City (BABC) event, “Data Privacy, Data Security, and Business Risks – What Lawyers Should Know.” The event is scheduled for 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore,…
Read MoreFace the Music Promptly or Lose Your Rights to It
New York’s top appellate court recently affirmed a lower court ruling against the estate of Duke Ellington in a claim brought against the jazz legend’s record company, EMI. The plaintiff, Ellington’s grandson, filed suit to recover royalties claimed to be due the estate under a U.S copyright renewal agreement from 1961 that covered certain relevant…
Read MoreBowie & Jensen LLC Earns High Ranking for Information Technology Law and Construction Litigation
The U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers awarded Bowie & Jensen LLC the prestigious second tier ranking for Information Technology Law and Construction Litigation in the 2015 “Best Law Firms” list. Over 17,000 attorneys provided approximately 600,000 law firm assessments. Receiving a ranking from this organization signifies the high level of respect a…
Read MoreNew Delaware Law Eases Access to E-mail After Death
Information technology companies sometimes hinder estate executors and trustees from gaining access to a deceased person’s digital records and assets, as interpretations of existing law apparently lag behind innovations in technology. In a poignant example of a digital terms-of-service agreement preventing a family’s access to the records of a deceased loved one, Yahoo! in 2004…
Read MoreJoshua A. Glikin Quoted in Maryland Daily Record
Joshua A. Glikin was recently quoted in the Maryland Daily Record regarding a potential contractual dispute between the State and the contractors involved with the Maryland Health Connection website. The failed launch of Maryland Health Connection could turn into a contractual dispute between the State and the contractors that built the exchange. The Maryland Health Benefit…
Read MoreIs Flashing Your Car’s Headlights Speech that is Protected by the First Amendment?
A federal judge in Missouri recently answered that question with a resounding “yes.” The judge held that a driver could not be prosecuted for flashing his headlights, even if the purpose for flashing them was to warn oncoming drivers to a speed trap. The federal judge ruled that the First Amendment’s freedom of speech protection…
Read MoreLegal Opinion for Extended Verification SSL
Industry standards require Certification Authorities to obtain a Legal Opinion Letter that verifies certain facts about a business before issuing it an Extended Verification Secure Socket Layer (EV-SSL) Certification. Many companies choose to pursue an EV-SSL certificate for their website. As part of this process, a Certification Authority (CA) will often require a Legal Opinion…
Read MoreCloud Computing Requires Comprehensive Contracts
Cloud computing continues to grow in popularity as a plausible alternative to traditional methods of controlling information technology. Cloud computing is essentially the practice of using a network of remote servers hosted on the internet to store, manage and process data rather than on a local server or personal computer. In using cloud computing, end…
Read MoreIntellectual Property Law: A Better Solution for Stopping “Cybersquatters”
Perhaps the best space a business can own is not a physical space at all, but space on the internet, which usually means registering and owning a domain name. A domain name is like home-sweet-home to a business and is often a target for trademark infringement. Unscrupulous individuals, and sometimes even business competitors, may attempt…
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