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Internet Publications And Defamation: Why The Single Publication Rule Should Not Apply, Odelia Braun
Internet Publications And Defamation: Why The Single Publication Rule Should Not Apply, Odelia Braun
Golden Gate University Law Review
This vast use of the Internet changes the scope of harm associated with defamation. Communications on the Internet are more pervasive than print. For this reason, they have tremendous power to damage a person's reputation. Once a message enters cyberspace, millions of people worldwide can gain access to it. Any posted message or report can be republished by printing, or more commonly, by forwarding it instantly to a different location, leading to potentially endless replication. The power to defame others over the Internet is extraordinary.
It's Just Another Little Bit Of History Repeating: Ucita In The Evolving Age Of Information, Thomas J. Murphy
It's Just Another Little Bit Of History Repeating: Ucita In The Evolving Age Of Information, Thomas J. Murphy
Golden Gate University Law Review
This article will address the procedural and substantive reasons why UCITA is, in fact, overly ambitious. With regard to procedure, Part II.A of this comment will outline the historical naissance and development of the highly successful Uniform Commercial Code and contrast that with the development of UCITA. With regard to substance, Part II.B will address what many practitioners have cited as key objections to UCITA. Further, Part II.B discusses examples of terms used in UCITA and compares them to those of common, established practice. Differentiating UCITA from the UCC in these ways will illustrate how UCITA misses the mark it …
Nowhere To Run ... Nowhere To Hide: Trademark Holders Reign Supreme In Panavision Lnt'l, L.P. V. Toeppen., Scott D. Sanford
Nowhere To Run ... Nowhere To Hide: Trademark Holders Reign Supreme In Panavision Lnt'l, L.P. V. Toeppen., Scott D. Sanford
Golden Gate University Law Review
This note discusses the procedural history of Panavision. Part III surveys the evolving application of personal jurisdiction in the various courts as applied to the Internet through minimum contacts and the Calder "effects test." Part IV outlines the Ninth Circuit's analysis of personal jurisdiction in Panavision. Part V critiques the Ninth Circuit's analysis, focusing particularly on several flaws in the court's reasoning. Part VI summarizes the effect that the decision in Panavision will have on future suits involving the Internet.
A Pig In The Parlor: An Examination Of Legislation Directed At Obscenity And Indecency On The Internet, Andrew Spett
A Pig In The Parlor: An Examination Of Legislation Directed At Obscenity And Indecency On The Internet, Andrew Spett
Golden Gate University Law Review
The Internet, or ARPAnet, was originally developed by the U.S. Defense Department to support military research. As academics were invited to use the system, word of the system's research utility quickly spread. As the popularity of the computer increased, public consumer demand for access to the Internet increased. Consequently, the Internet quickly became a household word, no longer confined to government or academic circles. Currently, the Internet accommodates million users, and the numbers increase daily. In light of the expanse and growing importance of the Internet, this Comment will discuss the history and application of obscenity laws. This Comment will …