Topic
Electronic Communications
149 published works
Perkins on Privacy
NJ Supreme Court: Wiretap Order Required for Prospective Online Communications
By John Roche, Ryan Mrazik, Saroop Sandhu
The Supreme Court of New Jersey unanimously held that a wiretap order, rather than a search warrant, is required to seek “prospective electronically stored information” from Meta Platforms, Inc., the…
Dallas Divorce Law Blog
Put The Phone Down
In my short career there is one thing that I’ve seen consistently derail both my cases as well as the opposing party’s. Text messages. For one reason or another people…
White Collar Law & Investigations
Companies Should Beware of Employees Texting Business Communications
Text messaging is convenient. It is an informal and instant mode of communication now available through numerous apps, which allow an individual to use their synced phone, tablet, and computer…
In-House Ops
What’s Up with WhatsApp? Out of Control Business Communications
By Richard Torrenzano, Ronald J. Levine
As many worked from home, accelerated by the pandemic and technology, it has been particularly difficult to avoid a growing threat posed by employees who have utilized private E-message platforms…
Technology Law Dispatch
Prior notice required in New York to monitor employees’ electronic communications
By Gerard Stegmaier, Mark S. Goldstein, Mark Quist
Beginning in May 2022, employers in New York state will be required to make certain disclosures to their workers if they engage in electronic monitoring of employee communications. On November…
Inside Privacy
Progress on the Pending EU ePrivacy Regulation
By Dan Cooper, Kristof Van Quathem, Anna Sophia Oberschelp de Meneses
According to a leaked draft, on November 4, 2021, the Council of the European Union (“Council”) and the European Parliament (“Parliament”) agreed a number of amendments to the following three…
Presnell on Privileges
Courts Duel Over Privilege Protection for Email Attachments
The attorney–client privilege protects from compelled disclosure communications between a client and its lawyer, but not facts. Forty years ago, Justice Rehnquist told us that, for privilege purposes, “a fact…
Technology's Legal Edge
Implementation of the new European Electronic Communications Code Directive in Denmark
By Per Vestergaard Pedersen, Jens Erik Kundby Nielsen
The member states of the European Union (EU) has recently adapted their regulations of electronic communications, including telecommunications, in accordance with the new European Electronic Communications Code Directive (the "EECC…
Tech Law Blog
EU Council agrees its position on draft ePrivacy Regulation
On 10 February 2021, the EU Member States agreed on the EU Council's negotiating mandate for the draft ePrivacy Regulation. The new Regulation will repeal and replace the existing ePrivacy…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Market Watch 66
On 11 January 2021, the FCA published Market Watch 66 in which it set out its expectations for firms on recording telephone conversations and electronic communications when alternative working arrangements…