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JULY 2015 Faruki Website Newsletter

* Jeff Ireland has been selected to receive a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his long-term commitment and leadership in ensuring.. Read More

California Dreamin': Golden State Considers New Privacy Legislation

California has everything: big cities, small towns, tall mountains, dry deserts, farms, factories, miners, fishermen, surfers, hipsters, yuppies,.. Read More

First Amendment v. Copyright – Who Wins?

Earlier this year, the Ninth Circuit, sitting en banc, reversed a decision by a three-member panel of the same court and found that a mandatory.. Read More

Sweet Tweets: Legislation Expands Social Media Privacy Protections

Let’s face it: social networking has us “all atwitter.” At any given moment, whether we’re on the subway or in our cubicle, we can like, post, poke,.. Read More

The 4th Circuit Authorizes a Heads I Win, Tails You Lose Attorneys' Fee Award in Certain Trademark Appeals

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' recent ruling on attorneys fees in Shammas v. Focarino, No. 14-1191 (April 23, 2015), will, unless overturned by.. Read More

As Police Begin to Wear Body Cameras, Can They Deny Access to Footage?

Last summer a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri fatally shot Michael Brown, an unarmed black teenager. The incident sparked a nationwide debate.. Read More

Uber Hires a Privacy Mechanic: A Lesson in Both Physical Fitness and Privacy by Design

Uber may be a smooth ride for those looking to get downtown in a hurry, but its privacy policies are in desperate need of a mechanic. In March, I.. Read More

June 2015 Faruki Website Newsletter

* The Chambers USA 2015 Guide is now online. * In May, Charlie Faruki spoke on the subject of removal at the Federal Court Practice Seminar. * Jeff.. Read More

Supreme Court Indicates Potential Significant Changes to Consumer Law

The Supreme Court’s October 2014 term has been highlighted by decisions such as Bank of America v. Toledo-Cardona and Baker Botts v. ASARCO, which.. Read More