EU-US Safe Harbor Status
I. Introduction In light of the decision of October 15, 2015 invalidating the US/EU Safe Harbor (the “October Decision”), there is uncertainty surrounding compliance with EU Directive 95/46 (the “Directive”), which prohibits “the transfer of personal data to a third country which does not ensure an adequate level of protection.” Although the United States Department
What 2013 May Ring In For New Copyright Legislation
2012 was a quiet year for any new copyright legislation that could affect those engaged in the creation, production and distribution of entertainment media. With the elections behind us, this could change in 2013. The Copyright Office has indicated that it is interested in tackling several issues that were identified as office priorities in a
The Role of DOJ’s Appellate Staffs in the Supreme Court and in the courts of appeals
CDAS partner Al J. Daniel, Jr. served on the Appellate Staff, Civil Division, United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. for a decade before moving to New York City. His litigation practice since then continues to include appellate work in courts of appeals and the Supreme Court. In his new article on SCOTUSblog, Mr.
Marc H. Simon Honored for his Work for The Innocence Project
CDAS partner Marc H. Simon will be honored and awarded for his work and support on behalf of The Innocence Project at its Young Professionals Committee benefit at the Bowery Hotel, on Thursday, October 25. The Innocence Project — a non-profit legal clinic affiliated with the Cardozo School of Law — is a national litigation
Mary E. Rasenberger: Copyright Exceptions for Libraries in the Digital Age
On Friday, November 2, CDAS partner Mary E. Rasenberger will speak at the symposium Copyright Exceptions for Libraries in the Digital Age: Section 108 Reform, at the Jerome L. Greene Hall, at Columbia Law School. Presented in cooperation with the U.S. Copyright Office, the symposium will address Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act and
White House Releases Framework for Consumer Data Privacy
On February 23, 2012, the White House released Consumer Data Privacy in a Networked World: A Framework for Protecting Privacy and Promoting Innovation in the Global Digital Economy (the “Framework”). The Framework is meant to improve consumers’ privacy protections without stifling the sort of innovation and economic growth that companies seek via the digital space.