Computer Harassment Defense Attorney in Virginia Sometimes individuals engage in disagreements via email or via a website. Sometimes it is almost impossible to determine who started. However, most people are unaware that sending curse words to another via e-mail or on a website (or though the use of any computer or computer network) is considered [...]
Cyber Lawyer Blog- Copyright Law: Pornographers Following RIAA's Shakedown TacticsAt this Internet law firm, we are no strangers to copyright litigation. From whether website reviews are copyrightable to defending individuals caught in the RIAA's use of the Department of Justice to do RIAA's litigation in the form of criminal copyright infringement prosecutions. Now the pornographers are here and they are taking a page out of […]
- Attorney Domingo J. Rivera wins Summary Judgment in Computer Trespass CaseIn another pioneer decision, attorney Domingo J. Rivera obtained summary judgment in a case involving an ex-husband accessing his wife's email and social network accounts without authorization. There has been some discussion in the news about a Michigan man that criminally charged with with accessing his wife's computer accounts. Some commentato […]
- Are Website User Reviews Copyrightable?Are Website User Reviews Copyrightable? by Domingo J. Rivera , Esq. Internet review sites continue to gain popularity. Users can find a website where they can review just about anything. From whether they like the breakfast bar at a particular hotel to their Toyota's breaking capabilities (or lack thereof), from whether their obstetrician is friendly en […]
- Internet Lawyer New WebsiteWe are in the process of updating the Internet Lawyer website. The website was a bit dated and in desperate need of a "facelift." We have updated the appearance and will be updating the contents to better reflect the current state of our practice. This has been a very successful year for our Internet Law practice, and hopefully the new website w […]
- U.S. v. Cassim: Domingo Rivera obtains first Federal "music piracy" jury trial defense victoryToday, a federal jury acquitted Adil Cassim who was represented by Domingo J. Rivera. The United States Department of Justice had alleged that Adil Cassim was the leader of Rabid Neurosis ("RNS"). On the DOJ website, the press release alleged that "according to the indictment, the defendants, led by Cassim for a period of time, allegedly con […]
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