LAW Internet Torts and Crimes
Intellectual Property: Media, Entertainment, Sports

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Intellectual Property
Media, Entertainment, Sports


Intellectual Property: Cyberlaw & the Internet
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Item is good for 22 routes, rollover orange dots above to see which ones! LAW 387 Internet Torts and Crimes Law School Recommended for route(s): [ Litigation ] Intellectual Property: Media, Entertainment, Sports Why it is relevant for ... [ Litigation ] as a Related Elective for those interested in Internet : Many companies today, especially those in the media or IT industries, have a significant internet component to their business. Lawyers representing these companies should be familiar with the types of conduct over the Internet that may give rise to civil litigation or criminal prosecution. This course examines types of bad conduct that may be a civil or criminal offense, ranging from actionable speech (defamation, threats, indecent speech) to cybercrimes like fraud, spam, or cyberbullying. General course Description: The purpose of this course is to cover the highlights of torts and crimes on the Internet. Topics include cybercrimes (spam, fraud, cyberbullying), privacy, and First Amendment issues (defamation, threats, and indecent speech). The perspective will be from that of a practitioner faced with various fact patterns and known case law who has to advise his/her client on the best course of action. (Think stud poker as applied to the practice of law.) Course Style: A Substantive course teaches the law, theory, and policy in a particular area of law Course Frequency: Varied, check w/ registrar |