Legal Liability

Why the New DNS ‘For Sale’ Record Is a Gift to Domain Squatters

A new DNS record (RFC 10023) allows domains to explicitly declare they are for sale. While it seems like a win for transparency, it actually legitimizes domain squatting and transforms the internet’s infrastructure into a speculative marketplace. Worse, it hands a legal smoking gun to trademark lawyers, turning honest owners into targets.

eBay Spent Millions to ‘Crush’ One Blogger. It Cost Them $56 Million.

eBay’s corporate security team stalked, harassed, and terrorized a retired couple for writing a critical newsletter. Seven employees were charged. The company paid $56 million. But the real story isn’t the rogue team β€” it’s the system that made them possible, and the uncomfortable question of how many other critics were silenced without ever making headlines.

MG’s Dirty Little Secret: Your New Car Might Be a Rolling Pirate Copy

MG’s aggressive comeback in global markets may be built on shaky legal ground. Reports suggest the software inside some MG vehicles may be unlicensed, turning legitimate-looking cars into rolling legal liabilities. For buyers, the lesson is stark: in 2025, the software in your car matters as much as the engine β€” and a single licensing misstep can destroy the entire ownership experience.