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MIT Media Lab’s Joichi Ito resigns over ties to Jeffrey Epstein, after receiving vast amounts of funds

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Acubit tries reverse domain name hijacking February 18, 2020
Startup makes misguided arguments in attempt to get domain name registered in 2009 A technology company based in Denmark has been found to have engaged in reverse domain name hijacking over the domain name acubit.com. Based on the arguments it made, it seems that its law firm did not have a firm understanding of how […]
Andrew Allemann
Namecheap posts $149 million revenue in 2019 February 18, 2020
Topline grew 18.7% in 2019. Domain name registrar Namecheap generated $149 million in revenue in 2019, up 18.7% from its 2018 total. The company focused on higher-quality domain names in 2019, eschewing the sub-dollar domains it pushed in prior years. As a result, its domains under management remained fairly steady at 10.5 million. It added […]
Andrew Allemann
When did ICANN stop being a price regulator? February 18, 2020
Just because you say it, doesn’t mean it’s true. These days, it seems that you can make something a truth by just repeating it over and over. I was reminded of this last week when ICANN CEO Göran Marby published a blog post about .com prices. In the post titled “.COM Public Comments and Facts,” […]
Andrew Allemann
Potential Chinese buyers of two letter domains February 18, 2020
Chinese companies with 2-pin names sometimes opt for two-letter domains as brands. This morning I was thinking about several two-letter domains used by Chinese companies: JD.com, BL.com, and XC.com. They have one common feature which has implications for investors owning acronym domains. The three domains are all acronyms for Pinyin names. JD.com is owned by […]
Kassey Lee
Fox News sues to take down Fake News sites February 18, 2020
Scammer is selling weight loss drugs using websites that look like Fox News. Yes, there really is such a thing as fake news. It’s not just not the same definition that the U.S. President tends to use. Fox News is suing (pdf) the unknown owner of multiple websites that are made to look like Fox […]
Andrew Allemann

New Executive Committee Appointments February 19, 2020
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., appointed Judge Claire V. Eagan of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma as the new chair of the Executive Committee of the Judicial Conference and appointed a new member to the committee. The new appointments were effective February 12, 2020.
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Just the Facts: Intellectual Property Cases—Patent, Copyright, and Trademark February 13, 2020
Over the past 20 years, the overall number of intellectual property cases filed in the U.S. courts has increased dramatically. However, after sharp increases in the early 2010s, patent infringement case filings now have started to fall, copyright case filings have fluctuated, and trademark case filings have held steady. Most intellectual property cases are concentrated […]
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Teachers Institutes at Courts Help Prepare Next Generation of Jurors February 6, 2020
At more than two dozen institutes offered by courts across the country, school teachers work with federal judges, volunteer attorneys, legal scholars, and court staff to deepen their understanding of the Judiciary and ignite the interest of their students.
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Bankruptcy Filings Increase Slightly January 28, 2020
Bankruptcy filings increased slightly for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2019, compared with cases for the year ending Dec. 31, 2018, according to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. It was the second straight quarter that bankruptcy filings rose, after annual declines lasting nearly a decade.
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How Courts Care for Jurors in High Profile Cases January 24, 2020
High profile cases demand much more of jurors personally than other cases do. They can last for weeks or months, attract intense media attention, expose jurors to physical threats and emotional stress, and force them into long periods of isolation, with only their fellow jurors and court personnel for company.
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How Interpreters Aid Access to Justice January 16, 2020
For a criminal defendant with limited English proficiency, or who has a hearing impairment, a skilled courtroom interpreter is a vital part of the justice system. Like court-appointed attorneys, interpreters enable defendants to understand proceedings and assist in their own defense. The role of court interpreters is the theme of a newly released Knowledge Seminar […]
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Federal Judges Help Students Learn Civility Skills January 10, 2020
The loudest voices may prevail at a townhall meeting, at a demonstration, or in the stands at a football game, but in courtrooms, civility and rationality win the day even when the stakes – and the emotions – are high. Civil Discourse and Difficult Decisions is a flagship program of the federal Judiciary’s outreach to students […]
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Members of PACER User Group Selected January 9, 2020
Twelve people from diverse backgrounds in the law, media, government, and academia have been selected for a new public user group to provide advice and feedback on ways to improve the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) service and other electronic public access services provided by the Judiciary. The group is expected to hold […]
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Chief Justice Roberts Issues 2019 Year-End Report December 31, 2019
Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has issued his 2019 Year-End Report on the Federal Judiciary.
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Courthouse Playroom Helps Youngsters Share American Dream December 18, 2019
In a typical week, federal judges in Chicago naturalize hundreds of new American citizens at the Everett M. Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. Shortly before a recent ceremony, the court opened a special welcoming space to help youngsters share in their families’ dreams.
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Procedures, Deadline And Legal Grounds For The Opposition Against A Trademark (Brand Name) Applied For Registration In Vietnam - Mondaq News Alerts February 19, 2020
Procedures, Deadline And Legal Grounds For The Opposition Against A Trademark (Brand Name) Applied For Registration In Vietnam Mondaq News Alerts
Biotech Institute Secures Novel Propagation Technology - BioSpace February 19, 2020
Biotech Institute Secures Novel Propagation Technology BioSpace
This airline failed to deliver RDU promises. Its struggles continue in bankruptcy - Triangle Business Journal February 19, 2020
This airline failed to deliver RDU promises. Its struggles continue in bankruptcy Triangle Business Journal
Target Practice - Mondaq News Alerts February 19, 2020
Target Practice Mondaq News Alerts
India Clears Accord on Intellectual Property Rights With U.S. - U.S. News & World Report February 19, 2020
India Clears Accord on Intellectual Property Rights With U.S. U.S. News & World Report
Aon: Cyber risks can hit organizations even from unexpected angles - Insurance Business February 19, 2020
Aon: Cyber risks can hit organizations even from unexpected angles Insurance Business
INDIA CABINET APPROVES PLAN TO SIGN INITIAL PACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS WITH U.S. - MINISTER - Yahoo News February 19, 2020
INDIA CABINET APPROVES PLAN TO SIGN INITIAL PACT ON INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS WITH U.S. - MINISTER Yahoo News
IPOPHL welcomes new director general - pna.gov.ph February 19, 2020
IPOPHL welcomes new director general pna.gov.ph
United States: Local Stun Gun Maker To Close After Patent Dispute - Mondaq News Alerts February 19, 2020
United States: Local Stun Gun Maker To Close After Patent Dispute Mondaq News Alerts
Semiconductor (Silicon) Intellectual Property Market 2020 Booming by Size, Revenue, Trend and Top Companies 2026 - Instant Tech News February 19, 2020
Semiconductor (Silicon) Intellectual Property Market 2020 Booming by Size, Revenue, Trend and Top Companies 2026 Instant Tech News