Beware the "Internet of Things"!

In the word of intellectual property, the ubiquity of the internet is a double-edged sword, particularly as it pertains to trade secrets.  This article piqued my attention through the sublink mentioning that a wireless printer could be used to play the game "Doom"...food for thought: http://tradesecretslaw.wordpress.com/2014/09/22/will-the-internet-of-things-be-a-nightmare-for-trade-secrets/

 

Dodging Contractual Pitfalls in the New Media Landscape

Today's NYTimes article highlights the importance of knowing exactly what it is you're signing before you sign it, beginning with any Agent or Management Agreement and continuing forward to any deals those entities may set up.  As the lines between Hollywood and the web become increasingly blurred, a little document review goes a long way: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/16/business/media/hollywoods-old-time-star-makers-are-swooping-in-on-youtubes-party.html?emc=edit_th_20140916&nl=todaysheadlines&nlid=39033930&_r=0