6th Cir. played the right tune in 'Rock and Roll.'(Intellectual Property)

Article Abstract:

The US Court of Appeals' for the 6th Circuit's ruling in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame & Museum v. Gentile Productions, vacating a preliminary injunction barring a photographer, under trademark law, from making and selling posters of his photograph of the museum's noted building, is a needed rebuff to the continuing effort to base on trade-dress law a right to prevent the copying of articles lacking patent or copyright protection. The ruling may also help keep public buildings in the public domain, open to being photographed by everyone.

Cases, Portrayals, Public buildings, Trademarks

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Cutting-edge tech can be double-edged sword; unwary employers in a rush to implement new office systems risk employment-related suits

Article Abstract:

Electronic communication, whether through voice mail, electronic mail or computer networks, can also present electronic privacy problems. Privacy policies should include access to personnel and medical records by law enforcement and other authorities. Existing privacy policies should be updated to include issues particular to the electronic workplace. Employment discrimination may arise when new technology is implemented by eliminating jobs.

Analysis, Laws, regulations and rules, Electronic mail systems, Email, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy

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