A study of the ways in which authors of creative works are able to customize their rights, and their readers' privileges, in their works by the use of contractual and technological protection measures. We will begin by studying the balance that copyright law traditionally has established between authors' rights and the limitations imposed on these rights. We will then examine authors' use of contractual measures, such as shrinkwrap and clickwrap licenses, to augment their rights and limit readers' privileges in their works. We will also consider authors' use of technological protection measures, such as encryption technology, to control access to and copying of their works, as well as the recently-enacted provisions of the Copyright Act that grant authors the right to prevent the circumvention of such technological protection measures. How different legal regimes attempt to facilitate and regulate electronic commerce, and how the application of different national rules to transactions creates problems for e-merchants.
Enrollment is limited.
Credit may not be earned for both Law 283 and 525. The course will critically examine recent legislation and court decisions, emphasizing the role of law in shaping the e-commerce market. Enrollment is limited. Examination of legal and ethical issues that arise in the doctor-patient relationship and medical decision making. The grade of H, P, LP or NC is given for this course.