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Star Tribune Quotes Prof. McGeveran on Trademarks and Branding 

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The Star Tribune quoted Professor William McGeveran concerning a settlement in trademark litigation between Minnesota-based insurer HealthPartners and the national warehouse chain Sam’s Club.…

Prof. McGeveran Explains Carpenter v. United States on MPR

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Minnesota Public Radio aired a half-hour segment Wednesday where host Tom Weber interviewed Professor William McGeveran about the Supreme Court case of Carpenter v. United States. The case, in which…

Prof. McGeveran Testifies on Internet Privacy at Minnesota Legislature 

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Professor William McGeveran testified Tuesday before Minnesota’s Legislative Commission on Data Practices, composed of bipartisan members of the state’s House of Representatives and Senate. He was invited by…

Prof. McGeveran Comments on Uber Data Breach

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Professor William McGeveran, an expert in data privacy and security, was featured in several media outlets including CNBC TV,…

NPR's "On Point" Interviews Prof. McGeveran About Equifax Breach

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Professor William McGeveran was a guest on the nationally syndicated NPR News program "On Point," discussing the potential legal and regulatory response to the Equifax data breach.

The New York Times Quotes Prof. McGeveran on Equifax Breach

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The New York Times quoted Professor William McGeveran commenting on regulatory shortcomings that contributed to a massive data breach at the credit reporting company Equifax. McGeveran’s…

Prof. McGeveran Comments on Uber Privacy Settlement

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Professor William McGeveran, an expert in data privacy law, was quoted in Wired about the announcement of an FTC consent decree with the ride-sharing service Uber. It settles an FTC…

Prof. McGeveran Discusses Problems with Voter Data Collection

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Professor William McGeveran was quoted extensively in an article on Mic.com concerning recent controversial requests that states supply voter data to the federal Pence-Kobach Commission investigating alleged…

Prof. McGeveran Explains Defamation Law and “Fake News”

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An article in the ABA Journal extensively quoted Professor William McGeveran concerning the limits of defamation law as a possible response to the publication of so-called “fake news,” such as fabricated…

Prof. McGeveran Comments on Google Search Warrant 

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Professor William McGeveran, an expert in privacy and internet law, spoke to the Star Tribune about an apparent agreement to narrow a very broad search warrant served on Google by police in Edina,…

Prof. McGeveran Says Instragram Celebs May Be in Trouble Over Fyrefest

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Professor William McGeveran commented to Fortune about lawsuits against the organizers of the disastrous Fyre Festival, a luxury music event that collapsed in chaos. Recent fraud lawsuits have included…

Washington Post Asks Prof. McGeveran About Smart TV Privacy Policies

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For a feature breaking down the complex privacy policies that accompany internet-connected smart televisions, the Washington Post consulted Professor William McGeveran as one of four experts on…