Inferential Surveillance

I will be presenting at a program for Florida Blue Cross Blue Shield (or just FloridaBlue) soon. As part of that program, I walk attendees through the fundamentals of privacy and cybersecurity, helping them identify how to protect themselves from hackers and phisher, from misuse of their information by employers, and misuse of their information […]

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Fourth Amendment Applies to Public School Electronic Search of Home’s Bedroom for the First Time

In Ogletree v. Cleveland State University a judge ruled this week that the use of electronic  room scans conducted using software from Respondus and Honorlock can potentially violate the Fourth Amendment. As state institutions, the software constitutes a government search. CSU does not require or even recommend room scans, but the products automatically include this […]

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Jon Garon, Legal Implications of the Metaverse

Legal Strategies for the Metaverse and the Evolving Media Landscape

Here is information on a recent ABA Business Law Section Cyberspace Committee presentation. I have attached the slide deck and link to the draft paper. This program will explore 2021’s significant changes to streaming, gaming, and online social engagement with an emphasis on the rapid growth of virtual reality, augmented reality, and the implications of […]

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Peloton Cannot Veto Use of Bike on TV

The use of trademarked goods in film and television always draws a great deal of attention and confusion. This week HBO’s “Sex and the City” sequel series “And Just Like That” drew tremendous attention when a favorite character from Sex and the City, “Mr. Big,” played by Chris Noth appears briefly in the debut episode […]

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Free Speech on Campus and in Online Education

Please join us for a talk on Free Speech on Campus and in Online Education presented by the NSU Shepard Broad College of Law and the NSU Fischler College of Education and School of Criminal Justice. Wednesday, February 3, 20216:00 p.m. The open webinar can be accessed here: https://www.nova.edu/alumni/events/index.html This free presentation and discussion will […]

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