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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-20Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-20

November 21, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-13 https://t.co/JVzyWds2fP 2021-11-14
Bitcoin taproot upgrade: What it means for investors https://t.co/j2rPjQ7zcD 2021-11-15
SEC Commissioner: DeFi must address transparency and pseudonymity https://t.co/eZRw0APfbq 2021-11-15
RT @StaceyLantagne: Oh, look, a completely unpredictable copyright-related dispute over NFTs. Miramax v. Tarantino, 21-cv-08979 (C.D. Cal.)… 2021-11-17
Quebec’s Bill 64 Introduces New Contractual Requirements for Transfers of Data | McCarthy Tétrault https://t.co/wPC9M1LpsT 2021-11-18
Blockchain vulnerabilities – crypto hacks, blockchain forensics and legal challenges https://t.co/ieTWjQxCpJ 2021-11-19
RT @neilturkewitz: This is an astonishingly good, appropriately complex & nuanced 🧵 from @Grady_Booch, carefully examining the functionalit… 2021-11-19
EU copyright directive signed into Irish law boosting rights of content creators https://t.co/h8b3R6p4xN

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Blockchain vulnerabilities – crypto hacks, blockchain forensics and legal challengesBlockchain vulnerabilities – crypto hacks, blockchain forensics and legal challenges

November 19, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

It is often assumed that blockchain based digital currencies and applications are safe and secure. In fact, blockchain ecosystems including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and Ether, smart contracts that power a plethora of transactions, and blockchain exchanges have many vulnerabilities. Like many other financial systems, blockchain based systems are subject to all manner of hacks, frauds, scams, and vulnerabilities. They happen at the speed and anonymity of the Internet. There are, understandably, numerous legal challenges when it comes to obtaining civil remedies for these Internet based crimes.…

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-13Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-13

November 14, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

An unreal issue: managing IP in the metaverse https://t.co/iafUhwLwOP 2021-11-07
Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-06 https://t.co/FXEpy2S0tB 2021-11-07
A Workspace by the CAI to assist with Bill 64 Compliance | McCarthy Tétrault https://t.co/qW1UWLS0s7 2021-11-09
Secretary Blinken Announces Next Steps for Creating a Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy at the Department of… https://t.co/zbXbQsFZir 2021-11-09
OSFI Technology and Cyber Risk Management https://t.co/Kswh6HD0bD 2021-11-09
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Cloudflare Tests Limits of Contributory Copyright Infringement https://t.co/lgOnIGSvcG 2021-11-12
Google wins big with a representative action for breach of privacy dismissed on procedural grounds Lloyd v Google L… https://t.co/6iYGb1KGGg

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-06Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-11-06

November 7, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-30 https://t.co/wXLfAdnoXw 2021-10-31
While being investigated, Google announces more news partnerships https://t.co/Q2bw2ck2qo 2021-11-01
President’s Working Group on Financial Markets Releases Report and Recommendations on Stablecoins | U.S. Department… https://t.co/Vx20rAx4Ac 2021-11-01
Quebec’s Bill 64 Introduces New Transparency and Consent Standards | McCarthy Tétrault https://t.co/0kregxka9X 2021-11-03
AAA plc & ors v Persons Unknown: Cyber Activism or Blackmail? https://t.co/H608hTf3Zk 2021-11-04
important decision of supreme court on enforcement of foreign judgements H.M.B. Holdings Ltd. v. Antigua and Barbud… https://t.co/kniYaIN6mu

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-30Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-30

October 31, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Copyright blocking order granted in UK https://t.co/lfmCiRh584 2021-10-24
Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-23 https://t.co/UQZrNgCwGN 2021-10-24
Bank had risk of loss for making payment under a fraudulent phishing scheme, https://t.co/dxjlDF3243 2021-10-24
Facebook plans to change company name to focus on the metaverse https://t.co/kvZi2AaWAz 2021-10-24
Liability for improperly terminating dealership agreement,2287913 Ontario Inc. v. ERSP International Enterprises Lt… https://t.co/ttLlwKR3Ks 2021-10-26
Quebec’s Bill 64 Introduces New Operational Requirements for Cross-Border Transfers of Personal Information | McCar… https://t.co/c4hpxTp2yD 2021-10-28
How Artificial Intelligence Manufacturers Can Protect Themselves Against Future Negligence Claims https://t.co/RyYOzrxfCU

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-23Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-23

October 24, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-16 https://t.co/iDrZM1RWvi 2021-10-17
Friday’s Endnotes – 10/15/21 – Copyhype https://t.co/xjnvcu804t 2021-10-17
Quebec’s Bill 64 Introduces Unique Cyber Incident Reporting Obligations https://t.co/25kZPYHKTK 2021-10-18
YouTube Rippers Oppose RIAA's Worldwide 'Blocking' Injunction & Massive Damages https://t.co/S1zFPq4E6K 2021-10-21
important decision of supreme court on government liability for negligence claims Nelson (City) v. Marchi https://t.co/LlmAxu0WXU 2021-10-21

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-16Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-16

October 17, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-09 https://t.co/bqp0OjChhf 2021-10-10
Cloudfare not liable for contributory infringement, MON CHERI BRIDALS, LLC v. CLOUDFLARE, INC., Dist. Court, ND Cal… https://t.co/C9ULN0agqb 2021-10-11
Subpoena issued with precautionary measure to prevent prejudice STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v. Doe, Dist. Court, ED New… https://t.co/f6emPs7exP 2021-10-11
Similar protections when issuing subpoenas to identify user alleged to infringe copyright STRIKE 3 HOLDINGS, LLC v.… https://t.co/PVIThYT3e0 2021-10-11
Pleading defamation in interesting case about alleged defamatory tweets about cryptocurrency Wright v McCormack [20… https://t.co/2LnqPDL6Fj

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-09Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-09

October 10, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-02 https://t.co/2nSJALytnM 2021-10-03
New UK ISP Piracy Blocks Target Sci-Hub, Streaming & Torrent Site Proxies https://t.co/HTr8BWAcs7 2021-10-03
Non-Fungible Tokens: What are the Legal Risks? https://t.co/gozYOf3Z17 2021-10-04
Why Marvel Is Right to Sue the Estates of Its Most Important Creators https://t.co/awiZ9V32od 2021-10-04
Thank You Professor! “Explaining” Section 230 to Canadians – Hugh Stephens Blog https://t.co/HKdZOpBviK 2021-10-04
Online agreement enforced in, AMBROSIUS v. CHICAGO ATHLETIC CLUBS, LLC, 2021 IL App (1st) 200893 – Ill: Appellate C… https://t.co/k3w3ir92EJ

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-02Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-10-02

October 3, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-09-25 https://t.co/MtxGid1nVf 2021-09-26
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Defendants found in contempt of court for copyright in infringement and ordered to pay $40,000,, Bell Canada v. Re… https://t.co/YuJuk5nhYN 2021-10-01
Appeal from the CMC order dismissed, 1395804 Ontario Ltd. (Blacklock’s Reporter) v. Canada (Attorney General), 2021… https://t.co/Qarj3wus3J 2021-10-01
Scotiabank Partners with Google Cloud to Create More Personalized and Predictive Banking Experiences https://t.co/WPREfhpmVz 2021-10-01
Privacy Commissioner relying on Jim Balsille to pitch for stronger privacy laws, in Op Ed, Building Back Better Req… https://t.co/mSjhI87GjH

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Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-09-25Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-09-25

September 26, 2021 Barry Sookman 0 Comments

Computer and Internet Weekly Updates for 2021-09-18 https://t.co/MFpMrWeObE 2021-09-19
Copyright, AI and IOT: my submission to the consultation https://t.co/NrXmyaOR33 2021-09-20
Announcement: G7 data protection and privacy authorities meet to discuss challenges of regulating in an increasingl… https://t.co/xrB2ely00N 2021-09-22
Communique: "Data Free Flow with Trust" – Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada https://t.co/4qnaZhplT0 2021-09-22
EU’s highest court rules that the transfer of a computer program electronically under a license is a sale of goods… https://t.co/0PHlbK8hGg 2021-09-22
Friday’s Endnotes – 09/17/21 – Copyhype https://t.co/MCebbE2yZr