Facebook, Inc. v. Power Ventures, Inc.

OPINION

GRABER, Circuit Judge:

One social networking company, Face-book, Inc., has sued another, Power Ventures, Inc., over a promotional campaign. Power accessed Facebook users’ data and initiated form e-mails and other electronic messages promoting its website. Initially, Power had implied permission from Face-book. But Facebook sent Power a cease and desist letter and blocked Power’s IP address; nevertheless Power continued its campaign. Facebook alleges that Power’s actions violated the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act of 2003 (“CAN-SPAM”), the Computer…