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Eric J. Sinrod is a strong and experienced advocate for his clients and has represented them before the United States Supreme Court, other appellate courts, and in a number of jury and court trials, arbitrations and mediations. His practice has covered many important Internet, software, software defect, technology, intellectual property (trademark, copyright, patent, trade secrets), information, communications, commercial, antitrust, eDiscovery, education, environmental, and insurance coverage issues. He has represented domestic and international clients in major class actions and where hundreds of millions of dollars have been at stake. He also has handled numerous matters for smaller companies and individuals. Mr. Sinrod has been highlighted by an outside publication as "the leading IP attorney in the land," and he has been selected by his peers as one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in the area of Cyber Law and annually as a "Super Lawyer" for Business Litigation. Mr. Sinrod has a reputation for being immediately responsive to clients and working efficiently and within budgets. He is considered a thought-leader on electronic discovery issues, which can lead to great cost savings for clients. While Mr. Sinrod is creative in coming up with solutions to resolve disputes, he will fight strategically when that is in the best interests of clients. Mr. Sinrod also serves as a mediator, and strives to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively for all parties. After a recent matter in which Mr. Sinrod acted as mediator, one attorney stated: "Eric, we were very happy with how you handled the mediation; I would use you again in a heartbeat." He also is innovative and entrepreneurial; for example, he was an early pioneer and developer of Internet law, he started the first Cyberlaw blog, and he also spearheaded Duane Morris' merger with Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft.
Mr. Sinrod is one of the hosts of TechLaw10, a 10-minute audio podcast update on technology law issues. Mr. Sinrod writes weekly legal blogs for Findlaw.com, and his blogs also have been published by CNET News.com, USAToday.com, Law.com, Computerworld.com, CNN.com, MSN.com, AllThingsDigital.com and Silicon.com and he has been a regular guest speaker covering legal issues for LAWCAST, the Legal Talk Network, Tech TV, KNX CBS Radio, Live Online News and CNET Radio. Mondaq has announced that one of Mr. Sinrod's blogs was the most popular article in the United States in the month that it was published.
Mr. Sinrod has been an adjunct professor of law and has published many law review and other journal articles. He is a frequent speaker on Internet, intellectual property, information and communications issues. He has been an advisor to the Cyberspace Law Seminar at Hastings College of the Law and has taught an Information Law Seminar at Golden Gate University School of Law. He also teaches: Business Legal Ethics & Policy as well as The History of Business and Trade at Dominican University's Business School; Tech & Internet Law, International Law & Policy, Environmental Law, Environmental Preservation & Eco-Justice, Healthcare Law & Policy, Art Crime Law and Big History at Dominican University; Internet Law and International Law at the University of California, Berkeley OLLI, the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco, and Sonoma State OLLI, and International Law at Dominican OLLI; and Business Media Law at Ex'pression Center for New Media. Mr. Sinrod has lectured at conferences at Stanford University Law School, U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), UCLA School of Law, and he has lectured at the Presidio MBA Graduate School. Mr. Sinrod's videos discussing the intersection of law and technology have been featured on YouTube and Google Video.
Bell v. Acceptance Corp. (Marin Superior Court 2013); Mediator for multi-faceted action to recover losses associated with promissory notes.
Vertkin v. California Physicians' Services dba Blue Shield of California (Marin Superior Court 2013); Mediator for complex breach of contract action involving billing practices within physician network.
Essociate v. Blue Whaler Investments, et al. (C.D. Cal. 2011); Mediator for complex patent litigation matter relating to Internet-affiliate marketing software.
dw-link Incorporated v. Giant Bicycle, Inc. and Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (Central District of California, 2013-2014); Lead trial attorney for defendants in patent infringement lawsuit relating to vehicle suspension systems.
Yellowstone Mountain Club LLC v. Offshore Limited D and PCI (World Intellectual Property Organization Arbitration, 2012-2013); succeeded in obtaining the transfer of certain domain names.
Telswitch, Inc. v. Billing Solutions Incorporated, et al., (Northern District of California, 2012-2013); represented defendants in trade secrets and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act case that resolved prior to trial.
Kiskadee Communications (Bermuda) Ltd v. Father, et al. (Bermuda arbitration, 2011-2012); Represented plaintiff company with respect to rights to orbital satellite slot.
Kensington Grace Holdings, LLC v. Citizens Business Bank, et al. (Central District of California, 2011-2012); Lead trial attorney in patent infringement case for defendant Montecito Bank & Trust.
Fundamental Software, Inc.: ongoing representation of middleware company with respect to full panoply of intellectual property, information technology and commercial issues, including prevailing in significant trademark case.
Bethany Lowe Designs, Inc. v. ESC Trading Co., Inc. (Central District of Illinois, 2010); Lead trial attorney for plaintiff in a copyright infringement, unfair competition and unfair trade practices case.
Hitek Software v. United Surgical Partners International, 39 Trials Digest 13th 12 (Central District of California, 2010); As lead trial attorney, obtained complete dismissal of case with prejudice before filing pleading responsive to complaint.
1(800)Reminds, Inc. v. Prosodie Interactive (Canada), Inc. (California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District; San Francisco Superior Court, 2009-2010); As lead trial and appellate counsel, obtained dismissal of case, which sought relief based alleged Internet trade secrets theft, because of contractual forum selection clause, and the victory was affirmed by a unanimous appellate panel.
Topa Insurance Group v. RCM Technologies, Inc. (Los Angeles Superior Court 2008-2010): Represented as lead counsel an insurance company specializing in personal lines insurance in a major software defect case fraud and related claims against a software company. Obtained pretrial rulings and a trial resolution that the client found favorable.
TLC v. RadioShack (Northern District of California, 2008-2009): As lead trial counsel, defended patent infringement action and achieved resolution that client found favorable.
Kelley v. Bethany Lowe Designs, Inc. (Central District of California, 2009); As lead trial counsel, represented defendant in copyright case and achieved resolution that client found favorable.
Hitek Software v. Vision Financial (Central District of California, 2009); Represented defendant in copyright litigation which resolved to the satisfaction of the client.
Hinshaw & Culberston (2006-2007): Retained as expert in complex copyright litigation that led to successful resolution.
Abacus America, Inc. v. Alabanza Corporation (San Diego Superior Court, 2006); Represented company in major trade secrets, copyright infringement, source code, software dispute between Web hosting companies; achieved resolution that client found favorable.
French Connection Limited v. Frederique Taillefer, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Administrative Panel Decision Re www.frenchconnectiononline.com, Case No. D2005-0255, May 16, 2005. As lead counsel, obtained order transferring a domain name.
Highfields Capital Management, L.P. v. Doe, 385 F.Supp.2d 969, 2005 WL 2065142, N.D. Cal., January 18, 2005. As lead counsel, obtained order protecting anonymous Internet free speech.
French Connection Limited v. Daniel Bradley, WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center Administrative Panel Decision Re www.fcuklifestyle.com, Case No. D2004-0742, November 22, 2004. As lead counsel, obtained order transferring a domain name.
Begraft v. eBay (New Jersey state court, 2004-2005); Lead trial counsel representing eBay in lawsuit that challenged online sale of ski resort and eBay's online policies; prevailed by motion and case was dismissed with prejudice.
BSM, Inc. v. Mitek Systems, Inc. (AAA Arbitration, San Diego, 2004-2005); Lead counsel representing defendant maker of character recognition software in dispute concerning source code and copyright infringement; achieved victory in extensive arbitration.
Papazian v. Keynote Systems, Inc. (San Mateo Superior Court, 2004-2005); Lead counsel representing plaintiffs in dispute involving acquisition of one Internet company by another and cross-allegations relating to trade secrets; sought rescission and resolved to client's satisfaction at mediation.
ERISCO v. CSRG (Central District of California, 2003); Lead counsel representing Perot Systems in major copyright infringement, antitrust and unfair competition case; effectively resolved case to client's satisfaction at outset.
Business Software Alliance v. Workmen's Auto Insurance Company (Los Angeles Superior Court, 2002-2003); Lead counsel representing defendant with respect to allegations of copyright infringement and software piracy; achieved settlement that client found favorable.
Workmen's Auto Insurance v. SIS (Los Angeles Superior Court, 2001-2002); As lead trial counsel, secured successful settlement for plaintiff company in major software defect case.
Fundamental Software, Inc. v. Fundamental Software, Inc. (Northern District of California, 2001); Lead counsel representing plaintiff middleware company in bet-the-farm trademark infringement action; obtained results client found satisfactory in legal proceedings.
U.S. Dep't of State v. Ray, 112 S.Ct. 541(1991): Lead counsel who prepared briefing before the United States Supreme Court regarding critical information withheld under the Freedom of Information Act because of privacy concerns; defeated government's "derivative use" argument.
Mayock v. INS, 714 F.Supp. 1558 (N.D. Cal. 1989), rev'd sub nom, Mayock v. Nelson, 938 F.2d 1006 (9th Cir. 1991), nationwide settlement, 43 Am. U.L. Re. 325, App. (1994) see also Mayock v. INS, 736 F.Supp. 1561 (N.D. Cal. 1990): As lead counsel, obtained nationwide declaratory and injunctive relief regarding the provision of government materials under the Freedom of Information Act, and also secured the largest award of attorney's fees under the statute.
Spielman/Yu v. Ex’Pression Center for New Media, 191 Cal. App. 4th 420 (2010); From 2007 to 2012, as the lead trial attorney, represented a private postsecondary education institution in two consolidated actions brought by former students for misrepresentation and various statutory violations. Brought cross-complaint against students for breach of contract and related causes of action for defaulting on their tuition loan payments. Following a two-month jury trial in the Alameda County Superior Court, defeated all of plaintiffs’ claims and obtained verdict that the students had breached their contracts with school and that the school had suffered significant monetary damages. On appeal, the California Court of Appeal affirmed the verdict in all respects except for the trial court’s instruction on one statutory issue that has been remanded for further trial. The case ultimately settled on terms the client found favorable.
Tuition Options, LLC v. ATI Enterprises, Inc. (Philadelphia arbitration 2012); Represented defendant and counter-claimant company in the career education sector regarding complicated accounting and contractual issues pertaining to a servicing agreement.
Wilson-Vick v. Western Grinding, Inc. (San Mateo Superior Court, 2009-2010); Represented a manufacturer of precision metal parts for use in the medical, aerospace, defense and communication industries and the majority of its officers and directors in an action for fraud and breach of contract brought by one of the officers and directors of the closely held company. Following extended mediation, settled the case on terms the clients found favorable.
Ivanhoe Capital, LLC v. Janna Hospitality Holdings, LLC (California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, 2012; San Francisco Superior Court, 2009-2010) As lead trial counsel representing defendant in complex commercial real estate dispute, obtained dismissal of complaint without leave to amend and award of attorney’s fees and costs; The California Court of Appeal affirmed in a unanimous decision.
DiGiacamo v. Ex'pression Center for New Media (Northern District of California, 2008-2009); As lead trial and arbitration counsel, prevailed in compelling case to arbitration and then obtained result at arbitration that client found favorable.
Cameron Financial v. Kay-Co Investments, Inc. (San Luis Obispo Superior Court, 2006); Lead trial counsel representing the defendant company in a hotly contested trade secrets dispute relating to company business practices and information; case resolved after prevailed on motions.
Carematrix Creditor Litigation (2005-2006); Lead counsel representing national elder care management company in its efforts to recover substantial sums from the debtor in complex bankruptcy proceedings; achieved resolution that client found satisfactory.
Cross v. Maric (Los Angeles Superior Court, 2004-2006) Represented educational institution in class action brought by former students alleging statutory violations.
Felton Bank Class Action Cases (Three federal cases across the country, 2000-2002); Lead trial counsel representing bank in consumer debt alleged fraud class actions; resolved to client's satisfaction.
Pacific Guarantee Mortgage v. Pacific Capital Mortgage (Marin County Superior Court, 1998-1999); Lead trial counsel representing defendant company charged with trade secret misappropriation, employee raiding, and copyright infringements; achieved victory by defeating preliminary injunction motion.
Bechtel Wind Turbine Litigation (Northern District of California, 1987-1989); Represented defendant company charged with improper inspection of wind turbines; prevailed on summary judgment.
Gilmore Steel Corp. v. United States, 672 F.Supp. 1458 (CIT 1987), rev'd sub nom, Oregon Steel Mills, Inc. v. United States, 862 F.2d 1541 (Fed. Cir. 1988): Represented domestic steel manufacturer in connection with alleged steel "dumping" by Japanese and Korean steel manufacturers.
In re Consolidated Capital Securities Litigation (Northern District of California, 1985-1987); Worked with team defending company in securities fraud litigation.
In re Apple Securities Litigation (Northern District of California, 1985-1986); Worked with team defending company in securities fraud litigation.
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. v. Visa USA, Inc. et al., Case No. 04-CV-08967 (SDNY 2004-2007): Lead trial counsel for Washington Mutual and Providian in massive antitrust case filed by American Express against Visa, MasterCard, and various banks with respect to network rules relating to issuance of credit cards; achieved resolution that client found favorable.
In re Insurance Antitrust Litigation, 723 F.Supp. 464 (N.D. Cal. 1989), rev'd, 938 F.2d 919 (9th Cir. 1991), aff'd in part and rev'd in part sub nom, Hartford Fire Ins. Co. v. California, 113 S.Ct. 2891, 125 L.Ed.2d 612 (1993): Represented foreign insurers in multi-district litigation initiated by dozens of state attorneys general and private parties who alleged global conspiracies with respect to the pricing and availability of liability insurance; prevailed on summary judgment.
Great American Insurance Company v. Michael Chang, et. al. (N.D. Cal. 2012-2013); prevailed on summary judgment and defeated environmental insurance coverage claims.
APL Co. PTE Ltd. v. Valley Forge Insurance Company, 2013 U.S.App. LEXIS 20347 (9th Cir. Cal. Oct. 4, 2013); Won Ninth Circuit appeal for insurer establishing no insurance coverage for subject remediation costs.
Modesto Irrigation District Pipeline Litigation (Eastern District of California, (2003-2006); Lead counsel representing defendant in case involving responsibility for a pipeline; achieved resolution after successful motion practice.
TMX Interactive Mold Litigation (San Francisco Superior Court (2004-2006); Lead counsel representing defendant in toxic mold case; achieved resolution that client found favorable.
Three Sisters Ranch Enterprises Environmental Litigation (Northern District of California, 2002-2004); Lead counsel for defendant purchaser of contaminated property; achieved complete victory by proving fraud on summary judgment that led to the rescission of the purchase contract from 16 years earlier and to client not having responsibility for ground and groundwater pollution cleanup.
Travelers Cas. and Sur. Co. v. Superior Court, 63 Cal. App. 4th 1440 (1998); Successful amicus briefing on the pollution exclusion contained in general liability policies.
Lockheed Insurance Coverage Litigation (Santa Clara Superior Court (1993-2000); Lead counsel for London insurers on numerous issues; victorious at trial in defeating $500 million in claims on Burbank contamination site.
Chevron v. Kentucky Agricultural Energy Corporation (San Francisco Superior Court (1987-2000); Represented insurer with respect to claims made under performance guarantee policy as to a fuel ethanol plant; achieved resolution that client found favorable.
Mr. Sinrod's article, "Word to the Wise If You Quit In a Huff," was the most popular article in the United States on the Mondaq service, April 2006.
Recipient, Internet Marketing Attorney Awards of 2003. Mr. Sinrod was referred to as "the leading IP attorney in the land."
New Scientist: Book Review - The Second Life Herald, 2007.
The Opportunity Maker: Strategies for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and Business Development, Quoted In Book By Ari Kaplan, 2007.
"How We Almost Lost Our BlackBerries," For The Defense, June 2006.
"Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Protects Employers," Human Resource Ideas & Trends; Human Resource Executive, May 2006.
"Word to the Wise If You Quit In a Huff," Mondaq, April 2006 (most popular article in the United States that month).
"FCUKLIFESTYLE.com Domain Name Ordered Transferred to French Connection," 1 Journal of Internet Law 1 (2005).
"The Legal Implications of Disappearing E-Mail," 7:9 Journal of Internet Law 23 (2004).
"Internet Forms and Commentary: A Practitioner's Guide to E-Commerce Contracts and the World Wide Web," a Chapter on Metatag License Contracts, ABA Section of Business Law, Committee on Law in Cyberspace, Information Infrastructure Subcommittee, and Internet Industry Committee (2002).
"The Future of Internet Privacy," 4:9 Journal of Internet Law 22 (2001).
"Cyber-Crimes: A Practical Approach to the Application of Federal Computer Crime Laws," 16 Computer & High Technology Law Journal 177 (2000).
Chapter author for the book, "Internet Law and Business Handbook," Ladera Press, (2000).
"Hacking Your Way to Hard Time: "Application of Computer Crime Laws to Specific Types of Hacking Attacks," Journal of Internet Law 1 (2000).
"The Evolving Role of Trademark in Cyberspace," 3:10 Journal of Internet Law 5 (2000).
"The Eye of the High Tech Storm: The Law of E-Mail," 3:8 and 3:9 Journal of Internet Law 1 (2000).
"Commercial Use of E-Mail and Potential Pitfalls of Anti-Spam Laws," VIBES (2000).
"Controlling Chaos: The Emerging Law of Privacy and Speech in Cyberspace," 1999 Stanford Technology Law Review 1 (http://stlr.stanford.edu/STLR/Articles).
"First Steps in Formulating Net Tax Policy," 3:2 Journal of Internet Law 13 (1999).
"The New Wave of Speech and Privacy Developments in Cyberspace," 21:3 Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal 5831 (1999).
"Keeping the E-Commerce Taxman at Bay: The Internet Tax Freedom Act," Spring 1999 Report of the ABA Industry Internet Committee.
"Internet Privacy: Is Someone Invading Your Cyberspace?" 14:1 Computer Law Association Bulletin (1999).
"Net Tax," Daily Journal, California Business Law Adviser, March 15, 1999, p. 18.
"Sweet Land of E-Liberty: The Internet Tax Freedom Act," 2:7 Journal of Internet Law (1999).
"Cyberspeech: Censorship, 'Spam,' and Defamation," presented at the 28th Annual Computer Law Association Conference (Washington, D.C., April 1999).
"Filtering Out Internet Facts," Daily Journal Cyber Esq. (Winter 1998-99).
"Internet Speech: Putting the Genie Back in the Bottle," 2:4 Journal of Internet Law 1 (1998).
"Privacy Lost in the Brave New Web?" 2:3 Journal of Internet Law 1 (1998).
"Policing Web Sites," 25:1 Privacy Journal 3 (1998).
"Privacy Lost in the Brave New Web?" 24:20 Access Reports 8 (1998).
"Improving Access to Government Information in an Era of Budgetary Constraints," 27 Urban Lawyer 105 (1995).
"Freedom of Information Act Disclosure Deadlines: Bridging the Gap Between Legislative Intent and Economic Reality," 43 American University Law Review 325 (1994).
"Specific Recommendations for Improving Media Access to Government Information," 15 Journal of Media Law and Practice 79 (1994).
"Proposals for Expediting Access to Government Communications and Information," 12:3 Communications Lawyer 6 (1994).
"Applying the Freedom of Information Act in the Immigration Context," 94-12 Immigration Briefing 1 (1994).
"Reconciling Congressional Intent with Budgetary Constraints Re FOIA Response Deadlines," 20:8 Access Reports 3 (1994).
"It's High Time We Had a FOIA That Works," 17:1 The National Law Journal (9/5/94).
"Blocking Access to Government Information Under the New Personal Privacy Rule," 24 Seton Hall Law Review 214 (1993).
"Expediting Access to Government Information Relative to Immigration Proceedings," 71 Interpreter Releases 669 (1993).
"Emerging Judicial Precedent Threatens Media Access to Government Information," 21:1 Media Law Notes 15 (1993).
Arguing for Derivative Use," 19:22 Access Reports 5 (1993).
Regular Guest Speaker for Coast to Coast program on the Legal Talk Network, http://www.legaltalknetwork.com.
Regular Guest Speaker Covering Internet Legal Issues for Live Online News, www.liveonlinenews.com.
Regular Guest Speaker Addressing Cyberlaw Matters for CNET Radio; 910 AM, www.cnetradio.com.
Regular Guest Speaker for LAWCAST; www.lawcast.com.
Featured Speaker on ROBTV, http://www.robtv.com.
Moderator, "Privacy By Design - Chief Privacy Officer Roundtable," Association of Corporate Counsel - Bay Area Chapter, Palo Alto and San Francisco, June 2008.
"Internet Highway Robbery: Protect Your Domain, Trademarks and Copyrights From Cyberthieves," Career College Association Convention, Las Vegas, June 2008.
"Intellectual Property Infringement Issues," Dutch Business Roundtable, San Francisco, May 2008.
Moderator and Speaker, Online Employee Activities Panel, Stanford Ecommerce Best Practices Annual Conference; Palo Alto, June 2006.
The Give And Take of the Digital Age; Association of Corporate Counsel; San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, Annual Conference; San Francisco, March 2006.
Managing Online Legal Exposure; Presentation to Cisco Legal Department; February 2006.
Avoiding Legal Landmines in Cyberspace, Association of Corporate Counsel; Palo Alto and San Francisco, August 2005.
Moderator, Emerging Areas of Risk Panel, Stanford Ecommerce Best Practices Annual Conference; Palo Alto, June 2005.
High Tech Resolution and Victory, Internet Law Section of the Barristers Club of San Francisco; May 2005.
Insurance Coverage Relating to Remediation, Association for Environmental Health and Sciences; San Diego; March 2005.
Update on eCommerce Law, Silicon Valley Association of General Counsel Annual Meeting; Santa Clara, December 2004.
Outsourcing in Financial Services, American Conference Institute; Las Vegas, March 2004.
Rescission of Contracts to Escape Liability, Association for Environmental Health and Sciences; March 2004.
Judge, Companies in United States With Best Privacy Practices; Ponemon Institute and TRUSTe; 2004.
Self-Regulation Versus Government Intervention in IT Security, Sanctum, Inc.; Webcast, December 2003.
High-Tech Perils, American Corporate Counsel Association; Palo Alto and San Francisco, October 2003.
Litigation in the Tech World, Scandinavian Delegation; San Francisco, July 2003.
High-Tech Privacy Developments, European Legal and Business Delegation; San Francisco, March 2003.
Access to Business and Government Electronic Information; Annual Conference of American Association of Access Professionals; San Francisco, March 2003.
Internet and Intellectual Property Legal Roundup, Digital Media in Business Program; San Francisco, March 2003.
Legal Perils for the Telecommunications Industry, California Telephone Association Annual Summit; Monterey, February 2003.
Risks & Liabilities in Cyberspace, Insurance Society of Philadelphia; Philadelphia, February 2003.
Liabilities in Cyberspace, Digital Media in Business Program; San Francisco, October 2002.
Online Risks and Liabilities, Professional Lawyers Retreat; Miami, October 2002.
Information Technology Litigation: Representing Your Client in Software Performance & System Failure Claims, sponsored by the Practicing Law Institute; San Francisco/New York, May 2002.
E-Business Legal Risks, North America Conference on Computer Audit, Control and Security, sponsored by the Information Systems Audit and Control Association; San Francisco, May 2002.
California Lawyer magazine Privacy Roundtable; San Francisco, April 2002.
The Law of the Internet: Intellectual Property Issues in Cyberspace, sponsored by the National Business Institute; San Francisco, December 2001.
Cyber Privacy Conference, Bar Association of San Francisco Corporate Counsel Program; San Francisco, July 2001.
Fast-Breaking Internet Legal Developments, Digital Media in Business Program; San Francisco, July 2001.
Executive Briefing on Recent Cutting-Edge Employment Issues; San Francisco, June 2001.
Spam.com Commercial Email Conference; San Francisco, May 2001.
Online Insurance Coverage Seminar, American Lawyer Media's Law.com; World Wide Web, May 2001.
Email Abuse and the Law, Mailwall Summit, Organized by Brightmail; San Francisco, June 2001.
Web Site Hosting Agreements, Cyberspace Camp Program of the Computer Law Association; San Jose, March 2001.
Internet Privacy Issues, presentation for Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.; San Francisco, January 2001.
Recent Legal Trends in Cyberspace, Digital Media in Business Program; San Francisco, December 2000.
Online Commercial Legal Issues, Direct Response E-Mail Marketing Strategies National Conference; New York City, October 2000.
Computer Crime Laws, EPRI Enterprise Infrastructure Security Legal Workshop, San Francisco; October 2000.
Avoiding Legal Pitfalls in Global E-Commerce, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce; San Francisco, October 2000.
Ethical Issues in Cyberspace, American Bar Association; San Francisco, October 2000.
Piracy and Privacy in the High-Tech Workplace, Sponsored by Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP; San Francisco and Palo Alto, September 2000.
Cybercrime and the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, Def Con 8; Las Vegas, July 2000.
Current Cyberspace Legal Developments, Digital Media in Business Program; San Francisco, July 2000.
Internet Privacy Presentation for The American Corporate Counsel Association, Northern California Chapter; Palo Alto and San Francisco, May 2000.
Overview of Legal Developments and Practical Strategies Regarding Privacy and Speech on the Internet at the Direct Response E-Mail Marketing Strategies 2000 Conference, sponsored by the International Quality & Productivity Center; San Francisco, May 2000.
Fast-Breaking Legal Issues in E-Business, Intranet Presentation for AON; Los Angeles, May 2000.
Recent Legal Trends in Cyberspace, Digital Media in Business Program; San Francisco, May 2000.
Computers, Freedom & Privacy 2000: Challenging the Assumptions; "Privacy Policies: Public Protection or License to Snoop?"; Toronto, April 2000.
Moderator of Cybercrime Symposium, sponsored by Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and Upside Media; San Francisco, March 2000.
"Privacy in the New Millennium: A Practical Exploration of the Internet and its Impact on Privacy," sponsored by Santa Clara University Computer and High Technology Law Journal; Santa Clara, February 2000.
The Law of the Internet, sponsored by the National Business Institute; San Francisco, February 2000.
Risk and Insurance Managers Society, Marsh USA Risk & Insurance Services, "The Internet: Business Opportunity/Liability Nightmare"; San Francisco, January 2000.
Digital Impact Corporate Seminar for Web Retailing on Recent Legislative Developments; San Francisco, October 1999.
The American Corporate Counsel Association, Southern California Chapter Annual Conference on "Technology Issues for the New Millennium;" Los Angeles, October 1999.
Direct Response E-Mail Marketing Strategies, sponsored by International Quality & Productivity Center; San Francisco, August 1999.
The Twenty-Eighth Computer Law Association Annual Meeting and World Computer Law Congress, "Practical Strategies for the Changing Information Technology Market," sponsored by The Computer Law Association in cooperation with The Federal Communications Bar Association; Washington, D.C., April 1999.
The Eleventh Annual Computer Law Symposium, "Enabling Electronic Commerce, Trademark, Privacy and Internet Business," sponsored by Hewlett Packard and presented by the Hastings Communications and Entertainment Law Journal; San Francisco, February 1999.

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