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Tuesday, September 16, 2014
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Federal Court Holds 'Browsewrap' Agreement Unenforceable
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by George H. Pike
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In a decision that raises questions about the legality of "browsewrap" agreements on ecommerce websites, a California court ruled that a browsewrap agreement in the form of a hyperlink to a separate webpage is not enforceable. The decision in the case of Nguyen vs. Barnes & Noble, Inc. found that even though there was a "conspicuous hyperlink" to the website's terms and conditions in which the website did not require the user to affirmatively agree to the terms, those terms were not enforceable. The case could have significant repercussions for ecommerce websites and highlights the importance of the "clickwrap" agreement, which requires consumers to affirmatively click that they agree before completing an ecommerce transaction.
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Outside the Lines Encourages Creativity and Innovation in Libraries
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Outside the Lines, a celebration of the creativity and innovation happening in libraries, began on Sept. 14 and continues until Sept. 20. More than 135 libraries in the U.S. and Canada agreed to sponsor creative outreach and community engagement events and campaigns that show libraries' relevance in their communities.
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Wolters Kluwer Health Partners With Visible Body for Anatomy Education
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Wolters Kluwer Health agreed to distribute Visible Body's web-based and mobile suite of 3D anatomy education solutions via its Ovid medical research platform. There will be seven interactive, 3D anatomy education modules and their companion mobile apps available to health science schools, hospitals, librarians, and students around the world.
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Desktop Version of Anti-Malware Tool Protects Businesses
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Sasa Software released a new desktop version of Gate Scanner, its security software for medium and large businesses. This update features management capabilities and increased scanning and cleaning functionality, according to Yakov Yeroslav, Sasa Software's CEO.
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Five Apps for Hassle-Free Travel
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by Brandi Scardilli
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Preparing for the fall conference season can be a daunting task—there are hotel rooms to book, flights to schedule, and meetings to arrange. Here are a few services that will provide some relief from the stresses of traveling.
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