Privacy Rights

Learn about your evolving rights during the Information Age, and get guidance on what's protected vs. what's not.

Can you be sued for sending an email?
A case of nasty emails and one company's desire to track down the sender offers a lesson in your first amendment rights.
April 3, 2023 · 3 min read
What's the deal with lie detectors?
The history and current worldview of lie detectors.
March 30, 2023 · 5 min read
Social media and the law 5 things you need to know
Social media is an excellent way to promote your business, but before you start posting, it's important to understand the potential legal implications of your activity.
February 24, 2023 · 4 min read
Wearable health technology: Healthcare dream or privacy nightmare?
Soon, you won’t visit your doctor; instead, you’ll be wearing your 'doctor.' We’re moving from physical medicine, to online health, to mobile care (m-health), to wearable health tech, to implantable medicine.
February 23, 2023 · 6 min read
Libel laws and the truth: What if the statement is true?
Did you know a wedding announcement can be claimed as libelous? The word libel commonly describes injury to a person's reputation but libel damages may also include emotional distress. However, libel can occur in words, pictures, graphic images, and any other publishable forms. Read more to find out what you need to know about libel.
February 22, 2023 · 2 min read
The truth about eminent domain
Eminent domain actually dates back to the founding of our country. For the most part, "public use" has been defined as building roads, schools, bridges, and public structures. In the 1950s, definitions of eminent domain expanded. Courts began to approve the transfer of private property to public use in the name of "slum clearance." In short, economic redevelopment became a justification for eminent domain.
February 22, 2023 · 3 min read
When can the police search the trunk of a car?
The fourth amendment, as it is generally understood, protects you from unreasonable search and seizure. But, what happens if you get pulled over by a police officer when driving and he asks that you pop the trunk?
July 13, 2022 · 3 min read
Can a journalist be forced to reveal confidential sources?
Can a journalist be forced to reveal confidential sources? The answer appears to be no...as long as that journalist is willing to go to jail.
August 25, 2020 · 3 min read