by Joel Rothman | Nov 1, 2009 | AppsLawBlog
The estimated market in the U.S. for virtual goods in 2009 is expected to double from last year, reaching $1 billion this year, according to a recent study (Mediapost, Inside Virtual Goods). Social networking sites, online gaming sites and apps continue rapid growth...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 26, 2009 | AppsLawBlog
In what has been developing into a cautionary tale of when good apps go bad, potential class-action settlements in California and Texas surrounding Facebook’s Beacon ad program may substantially affect one another. Facebook generates revenue through advertising...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 23, 2009 | AppsLawBlog
Recently, it seemed as though the Google Voice app might have had a major security issue that could have resulted in a great privacy concern; if it was not corrected, prying ears might have created legal issues. According to The Boy Genius Report, one of its readers...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 21, 2009 | AppsLawBlog
The US. could be in line for expanded Internet access in the near future, possibly copying the lead of Finland. Although it will be quite expensive, the FCC is expected to submit a national plan to Congress this February that would increase the availability of...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 16, 2009 | AppsLawBlog
AT&T’s stranglehold on the iPhone seems to have larger implications than the average customer may realize. Issues such as access, fees and Net neutrality have quickly arisen in an escalating skirmish that is less than six months old. As of now, iPhone users...
by Joel Rothman | Oct 15, 2009 | AppsLawBlog
Now that Utah has become the second state after Michigan to put into effect a registry that blocks adult-themed messages from some e-mails and cell phones, other states may follow. The Deseret News reports: “The Utah Child Protection Registry debuted in July...
