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Legal chatbots: something for nothing?

By Jeff Pettit (US) on August 3, 2017 Posted in Copyright, General

In June, we introduced the topic of chatbots and highlighted some key risks and concerns associated with this growing area of technology. One business in particular, DoNotPay, made headlines recently by announcing that it would begin building legal chatbots for free. The claim? In a July 14, 2017, posting to the online publishing platform Medium, … Continue reading

You’re Uninvited: Managing Unauthorized Third Party Access

By Jeff Pettit (US) on October 26, 2016 Posted in General, Privacy

Most people would not bring along a group of uninvited strangers to a dinner party or, even worse, a wedding. Society has certain expectations around attendance, guest lists, RSVPs, and the like. And yet, in the digital realm, these social norms may not have the same effect. What can be done about digital party crashers? … Continue reading

Instant Fame and the FTC Endorsement Guides

By Jeff Pettit (US) on June 30, 2016 Posted in General

Native advertising—or advertising that appears to match the form and function of the platform upon which it appears—and social media endorsements provide considerable opportunities for companies to strengthen their brands and reach consumers in innovative ways. More and more, “influencers” like Instagram “models,” fashion and lifestyle bloggers, “pinners,” and “vloggers” are joining the ranks of … Continue reading