Is it fair use? It depends

Article Abstract:

Fair use has not been well defined and probably will not be while the current statutory structure and court interpretation are in existence in the United States. The US system, in which legislation and court decisions are geared to provide guidance, is discussed. Topics include educational uses, parody, library uses, and computers and the Internet. A case between Accolade and Sega involving computer programs and Sega Genesis is discussed, as is the Napster case. Sony Betamax-Universal Studios case involving VCRs is discussed.

Japan, Innovations, Cases, Internet, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Sony Corp., Video games, Sound recording industry, Recording industry, Chemistry, Video tape recorders and recording, Videocassette recorders, Videotape recording, SNE, Fair use (Copyright), Fair use (Copyright law), Sega Enterprises Ltd., Libraries, Universal Studios Inc., Parody, Accolade Inc., Sony Betamax (Video tape player and recorder)

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Computers and privacy don't mix

Article Abstract:

Employers have the right to monitor the use of computers and e-mail in the workplace and employees should not expect privacy when using the office computer. Privacy law is still evolving. It was not recognized by courts until the 20th century. The Fourth Amendment pertains only to intrusion on the part of government. Most state laws do not address privacy.

Usage, Computers, Digital computers, Privacy, Electronic mail systems, Email, Labor relations, Confidential communications

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Intellectual property and failed dot-coms: a new type of law practice

Article Abstract:

This article addresses aspects law pertaining to intellectual property with respect to dot.com and Internet companies that cease to operate. Author discusses how the practice of law be formulated to cover bankruptcy, corporate, and intellectual property and patents.

Interpretation and construction, Law, Intellectual property, Corporation law, Protection and preservation, Patents

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