Who Wants To Be An Internet Millionaire?
Thomas J. Hall - Attorney at Law, S.C.
Want to make a million? Just set up your Web page, get a merchant account to take credit cards, lay off your staff.
Badmouthing on the 'Net
Frank B. Harrington of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Continued popularity of the Internet has led to "side effects" such as increased use of the web for unlawful and a.
The Net Changes Everything . . . or at Least a Few Things
Laura S. Unger of Glasser Legal Works
SEC Commissioner Laura S. Unger discusses some of the issues on the SEC's current agenda and he regulatory horizon.
Cybermarks and Competitive Practices Over the Internet
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Rapid internet development has not only complicated traditional rules of commerce and fair competitive practices, .
Intellectual Property Beyond the Frontier
Michael A. Mann of Nexsen Pruet
This article reviews how to protect your company's products when those products are taken outside a country's boundaries and if intellectual property protection is available for your company's goods.
Civil Procedure: Venue Established by Computer Web Site
Mark A. Goldsmith of Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP
Plaintiff sued Defendants for violation of the Lanham Act, contending that they were "passing off" Plaintiff's prod.
Thelen Reid Report No. 371: Commercial Users Of The Internet Can Find Themselves Defending Lawsuits In Unexpected Places
Thelen LLP
This article discusses the possibility that personal jurisdiction may be granted in distant states may be exercised if the business have a consumer web presence in that distant state.
Electronic Contracts 101
George S. Takach of Lexpert
Until recently, there was doubt in Canada whether contracts could be formed online, for example by having a customer denote consent to various terms and conditions posted on a Web site by clicking an icon or button that says "I Agree".
FTC Reverses Course, Recommends Comprehensive Privacy Legislation; Senate Committee Expresses Interest
Arent Fox LLP
This article reviews a Senate Committee hearing where the committee reviewed an FTC report criticizing industry self-regulation efforts and calling for new legislation. The Senate Committee expressed interested in the report and showed a willingness to address the issue through legislation.
Free Stock Offerings On The Internet: Illegal "More Often Than Not"
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
Free stock offerings on the Internet are "illegal more often than not" because they represent the unregistered sale.
Toward an Asian Venture Capital Model
Jonathan H. Lemberg and Mark C. Paist of Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article discusses venture capital investing in Asia and whether Asia investors will adopt the Silicon Valley venture capital investing business model.
Recent SEC Developments -- Internet Road Shows and Spin-Offs
Coudert Brothers LLP
A. Road Shows on the Internet This memorandum briefly summarizes a no-action letter recently issued by the SEC.
Employees On the Internet
Tydings & Rosenberg LLP
Employers allow employees access to the Internet to get cost-effective access to information and open up new busine.
What's Law Got To Do With It--February 2000 Feature
John Muller of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This article lists the useful website resources a financial service attorney can benefit from in their practice.
New Weapons In The War Against Cybersquatters
Charles S. Marion of White and Williams LLP
Now, there are two new tools against cybersquatters: the federal Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act and the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' Uniform Domain Dispute Resolution Policy.
Arent Fox Alert: FTC Holds Public Workshop Conference To Discuss Internet Advertising Disclosures
Margo Shatz Block of Arent Fox LLP
This alert concerns a recent public workshop held by the FTC to address internet advertising "clear and conspicuous" requirements for certain advertising disclosures.
Why Websites Need Legal Review: Consider Impact of Securities Laws When Choosing Content for Web Pages
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Technology companies were among the first to identify the potential of the World Wide Web to communicate informatio.
Securities Loss Prevention: Selective Disclosures and Internet Disclosures
Dan Bailey, Esq. of Arter & Hadden LLP
The following article addresses D&O loss prevention opportunities in two areas which are rapidly changing and therefore require updated and new loss prevention practices.
Protecting Your Intellectual Property from Domain Name Typosquatters
Kelly M. Slavitt of Thelen LLP
Hijacking of domain names is an ongoing problem faced by companies. The risks of having to expend the time and money to do so can be minimized through the proactive steps of registration and monitoring.
FindLaw Interview with Aaron Kirk Douglas of Miller Nash
Jillion Weisberg of FindLaw M V
FindLaw interview with Aaron Kirk Douglas of Miller Nash.
E-Commerce Privacy, the Ever-Evolving Issues
Joseph L. Johnson of Lathrop Gage
Until recently business owners have had limited reason to consider an individual's right of e-commerce and Internet-use privacy. But now privacy issues are rapidly moving to the forefront of e-commerce policy and Internet-use considerations because of the proliferation of electronic business transactions.
Beware of Cyber-libel: If you wouldn't say it in a newspaper, don't 'say' it on the net
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The number of persons accessing the Internet is increasing at a tremendous rate. As Internet usage expands, so do .
Technology and the Workplace
Diviacchi Law Office
Widespread access to the Internet in the workplace has opened up worlds of information .
Have Web Site, Must Travel (To Court)
Law Office of Robert J. Ross
The ease with which an online business can deal with customers in other states has a downside.
What a Tangled Web We Weave
Karen E. Wilson of Faegre & Benson LLP
This article reminds corporations of the liability that arises under the securities law for disclosure statements made on a company's web site. Many companies are not as careful in their review procedures to ensure the accuracy of disclosures made via the electronic medium.
Planning a Successful Law Firm Website
Michael L Goldblatt
This article reviews several matters law firms should consider both prior to and after creating a website.
New Communications Technologies and Winning the War on Terror
Edward Hearst* of The Federalist Society
In winning the war on terror, the West has the option of confronting radical Islam with what it fears most, access for the citizens of Islamic nations to a free flow of ideas and information. One of the best weapons we have at our disposal is an aggressive and calculated use of the World Wide Web.
Internet Jurisdiction
Bruce W. McCullough
Introduction McCullough & McKenty represents an internet activist who was sued in Pennsylvania for defamation .
Internet Fraud: How to Avoid Internet Investment Scams
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Tips from the Securities and Exchange Commission on how to avoid Internet investment scams.
Taking Internet Domain Names to the Next Level
Michael K. Lindsey of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Because a domain name permits Internet users to locate information on he application seeks re.
How To Understand The Frustration of the Trademark Owner Over Domain Names And What You Can Do About It
Philip R. Green of Green & Green
Introduction The Internet is a wonderful new business tool. It is also a new medium and many have sought to .
Internet Legal Issues: Metatags
Lloyd L. Rich of The Law Office of Lloyd L. Rich
This article examines how trademark infringement, dilution, false advertising or right of publicity violations can occur when metatags utilize trademarks or tradenames without the owners' permission.
Federal Recordkeeping Requirements: Who Is A "Job Applicant"?
Lisa A. Royee of Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
For decades employers with federal contracts and resulting affirmative action obligations and reporting requirements have been required to monitor their hiring practices to prevent discrimination against minority applicants. To fulfill this obligation, covered employers are required to track the race, gender and ethnicity of each applicant. Thus, the question of "who is a job applicant" has caused much confusion among employers and counsel for decades.
Thelen Reid Report No. 372: Trademark Issues on the World Wide Web: More Than Hijacking Domain Names
Thelen LLP
This report addresses some forms of trademark usage on web pages, while not technically "infringing," may still concern trademark holders.
Ninth Circuit Prohibits Infringing Domain Names and Meta Tags, But Expressly Allows Fair Use in Meta Tags and on Web Sites
Rochelle D. Alpert and Carla Oakley of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This article summarizes the Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Brookfield Communications, Inc. v. West Coast Entertainment Corporation that clarified rules for establishing trademark rights in domain names, and for evaluating trademark and web site meta tag conflicts.
Low-Budget Legal Tips for High-Tech Companies
Blaine Kimrey of Lathrop Gage
In 1994, two Ph.D. students at Stanford-inspired by the Internet's pioneering potential for robust exchange of ideas-created a guide in their free time, directing Internet users to the students' favorite Web sites. Had the students been concerned about legal issues, they probably would have been paralyzed in their tracks, and Yahoo! never would have been born.
Net Based Opportunities: Some are Flop-portunities
Federal Trade Commission
Brochure from the Federal Trade Commission alerting consumers on the various ways that scam artists are selling fraudulent Internet-related business opportunities.
The Internet Guide To Bankruptcy Law
Melanie Putnam of Glasser Legal Works
Provides an excellent overview of how to locate bankruptcy resources on the Internet.
Ten Ways Internet Marketing Haw Changed Since the 1990s
David Rodnitzky of FindLaw M V
There was a time when "Internet marketing" meant having a Web site that your IT guy developed on some long weekend, with directions to your office and sparse profiles of your attorneys. These days, Internet marketing means a lot more. Web design, advertising, extranets, public relations, search engine optimizationÃâonline marketing requires careful planning and execution.
Insurance Company Ordered to Give A Computer System To A Homebound Latex Victim
Jon L. Gelman of Law Office of Jon L. Gelman
A Nebraska Workers' Compensation Court has ordered that a personal computer system be furnished to a homebound former health care worker suffering from latex sensitivity.
Internet Service Providers Are Liable Under Foreign Privacy Law
Barbara R. Shufro of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Is privacy a basis for Internet Service Provider (ISP) liability, even when the offending material is posted with.
Spotlight Returns to Corporate Websites
Barry J. Hurewitz,Barry J. Hurewitz,Barry J. Hurewitz and Barry J. Hurewitz of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
Corporate websites play an important role in many public companiesÃÂ investor relations programs. Recognizing this, several recent rules and proposals take advantage of corporate websites to expand investor access to information.
Linking and Framing: Unfair Competition on the Internet
Andrew D. Sussman of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The practice of linking and framing on the Internet is widespread and has already generated litigation. This article will focus on the legal issues raised by linking and framing and provide some practical pointers to avoid liability.
World Bank Group and Softbank to Invest in Internet Enterprises for the Developing World
Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article summarizes how Softbank, a Japan based company, and IFC, part of the World Bank Group, will invest $200 million to found Softbank Emerging Markets.
Year 2000: Should Companies Make Disclosures?
Andrew D. Sussman of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
On October 19, 1998, the Year 2000 Information and Readiness Disclosure Act became law in the United States. Designed to encourage dissemination of Year 2000 readiness information, the law, which contains certain protections for companies that issue Year
Financial Services Report--Spring 1998
Jonathan Wilson,Patrick Gallagher and Shelly Darby of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
This Report discusses protection for lenders under California's environmental laws; FTC plans to audit bank web sites; and pitfalls for the unwary under California Code of Civil Procedure Section 580b.
Internet Law: The Regulation of Internet Crime
Herman Davis & Associates
Introduction The Internet, which links computers around the nation and around the world, poses unique opportunities.
Investor Relations on the Web
Stephen J Dolmatch and Amy L. Goodman
This article summarizes a public company's risks as well as opportunities in disseminating investor relation information through the company's web site.
Preventing the Unauthorized Use of Internet Addresses Identical to Registered Trademarks
John Frederick Buckert of Dykema Gossett PLLC
Background Increasingly, consumers are utilizing Internet addresses for finding specific sources of goods and se.
Privacy Policies: Beware of Changes
Justine Young Gottshall of Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon LLP
If you operate a web site, you should take note of a recent Federal Trade Commission consent order, which is the first FTC case to challenge deceptive and unfair practices in connection with material changes to an online privacy policy.
Know Your Logo
Neal S. Greenfield
This article outlines the importance of a company protecting it's logos and images against trademark infringement because the most pervasive misuse of digital assets occurs on the internet.
Rules of the Road on the Information Superhighway
John P. Pavia of Levy & Droney P.C.
Companies large and small are now realizing the many benefits of going "online." Although email may be the most .
FCC Consumer FactsÃÂHigh Speed Internet Access ÃÂ "Broadband"
Federal Communications Commission
High-speed Internet access (sometimes loosely referred to as "broadband Internet access" or simply "broadband") allows users to access the Internet and Internet-related services at significantly higher speeds than traditional modems.
Top Ten (Not) Free Lunches
FindLaw M V
Here's a list of ten free 'marketing opportunities' that you might encounter that merit a closer look before going forward.
The Cautious Interplay Between Trademarks and Internet Domain Names
Momkus McCluskey, LLC
Your client's trademark has been registered as an Internet domain name. What, if anything, can you do?
Internet Legal Issues: SPAM
Lloyd L. Rich of The Law Office of Lloyd L. Rich
The term "SPAM" is familiar to anyone with an email account. This article considers the intersection of free speech and SPAM, and ponders whether/how it should be regulated.
PRC Government Starts to Implement New Rules on Domain Name Registration and Dispute Resolutions
Ron Rongwei Cai of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
On September 30, 2002, three new sets of rules concerning domain names became effective in China. The Ministry of Information Industry promulgated the PRC Rules for the Regulation of Internet Domain Names. The other two were issued by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC): CNNIC Rules for Domain Name Dispute Resolutions and CNNIC Procedural Rules for Domain Name Dispute Resolutions.
Law and DisOrder: Effect of Technology on Legal Services Industry
Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
In 1996 the chemical and energy producer DuPont decided that in the spirit of corporate cost cutting, it needed to .
Ethics On-line
Michael S. Horwatt of Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Many Internet users believe the system has an "ethic" of its own. Understandably so. These users regard cyberspace.
California Consumer Protection Laws Extend to Internet Vendors
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This alert details the application of consumer protection law to the world of internet commerce.
Internet Bidding For Legal Services
John D. Cotterman of Lexpert
Put those five words together and you should catch a fair amount of attention and possibly generate a fair amount of emotion.
Using the Trademark Dilution Act to Police the Misuse of Famous Names on the Internet
Ian R. Barrett of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
The explosive growth of the Internet has led many companies to realize the great value of having their own easy-t.
SEC Cracks down On Internet Securities Auctions
Rosenman & Colin LLP
The Securities and Exchange Commission has issued cease and desist orders against three individuals for illegally .
Credibility Is The Key To E-Commerce Success
Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax
A brief description of technological methods to increase company credibility and improve e-commerce traffic.
Legal Issues for Internet Start-up Ventures
Nigel Howard of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This article discusses the traditional issues faced by fledgling companies and the new twists in today's economy.
Chasing Clients & Law Students Through Cyberspace
Marzena Czarnecka of Lexpert
In the fable of the tortoise and the hare, the tortoise plodded its way to victory through grit, determination and hard work. The hare, fast and flashy to begin with, lost because it underestimated its opponent and was prone to taking prolonged breaks after forging a few yards ahead.
Election 2000: Impact on Technology Policy-A Political and Policy Analysis
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
This article examines the technology policy issues the 107th Congress is likely to address which include; privacy, information security, Internet taxation, jurisdiction, intellectual property and human resource issues.
Web Site Story 5--The Emerging Limits To Out-of-State Jurisdiction Over Web Sites
David Rabinowitz of Moses & Singer LLP
A dramatic change in Internet law was announced by the Ninth Circuit in December. The Court ruled, for th.
Suing in Cyberspace
Eric J. Swetsky of Eric J. Swetsky, Barrister & Solicitor
Let's say that a copyright owner lives in Toronto and their intellectual property is infringed on a computer network whose server is located in Australia.
SEC Issues Interpretive Release On Use Of Electronic Media
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") recently issued an interpretive release to provide guidance on t.
Advertiser Responsibility for Third Party Statements: Beware of Bulletin Boards and Links on the Internet
Stuart Lee Friedel and Mary M. Luria of Davis & Gilbert LLP
The Internet presents novel issues with respect to advertiser responsibility for third party claims made via bulletin boards, chat rooms, web sites connected by links or frames and other interactive multimedia applications made available on the advertiser site, issues that are not applicable to "static" media such as print and broadcast. Advertisers are under similar obligations with respect to the information they provide to consumers in traditional media and on their web sites.
Pitfalls in Outsourcing Your Website
Eric Goldman of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This article helps identify some of the pitfalls that are often encountered when establishing a relationship with a website provider.
Avoiding Web Site Liability--Online and on the Hook?
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
The Internet has evolved into a significant forum for advertising and the transaction of business. Nascent compani.
Applying the ADA to the Internet: A Web Accessibility Standard
Cynthia D. Waddell, JD of Alexander Hawes LLP
This article discusses the importance and legal distinctions under the ADA of providing universal access to web page content for people with disabilities.
Internet Legal Issues: Linking
Lloyd L. Rich of The Law Office of Lloyd L. Rich
This article examines the legal pitfalls which may arise when Web site operators include links to other sites on their own sites.
Tools of the Trade: Website Audit
Michael R. Cohen of Merchant & Gould P.C.
Whether you are an active participant in e-commerce, maintain a passive website, act as a website designer, provide content or work with the websites of others, you must understand and monitor a wide variety of legal issues before they become problems. A thorough website audit is a crucial tool designed to help you determine whether or not certain changes are necessary to avoid litigation and make sure that potential problems are corrected.
Corporate Employment Policies For The Internet: Why, When And How
Courtland W. Anderson of Bodman LLP
Now that the Internet1 has become a part of the work environment, many employers have enacted a company policy gove.
E-Commerce Update--February/March 2000
Alex Chartove,Booker T. Evans and Brandon C. James of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
This Update covers internet tax policies, business method patents, and the use of meta tags and cookies in e-commerce.
SEC Suggests Review Of Internet Accounting Issues, Including Ad Barter Deals
Rosenman & Colin LLP
The staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed to a rule-making panel of the Financial Accountin.
Report for Marketers from ABA Techshow 2000
Laurence Bodine
This article reviews additional ways a law firm can use their website beyond marketing to new clients.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center Issues its First White Collar Crime Report
Karen F. Green,Jeffrey C. Morgan,Barry J. Hurewitz,Barry J. Hurewitz and Barry J. Hurewitz of Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
The IFCC hopes that, by acting as a central agency to which individuals and businesses can report Internet fraud, it can facilitate the prompt investigation and prosecution of white collar Internet crime and gather important statistical information to prevent such crime in the future.
Dealing with False Internet Rumors: A Corporate Primer
Blake A. Bell of Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
?1998 wallstreetlawyer.com. All rights reserved. Reproduced with permission of Glasser Legalworks, 150 Clove Roa.
Web Site Story--A Legal Primer For Web Site Owners And Designers
David Rabinowitz of Moses & Singer LLP
Now that it has become de rigueur to have a web site on the Internet, it is time to reconsider what wrink.
E-Mail Fraud And The "Dirty Dozen"
Michael M Sax of Michael M. Sax
Avoid scams! Mr. Sax sets forth the twelve bulk email scams, as identified by the FTC, most likely to plague large and small businesses.
Have Website, Must Travel (To Court)
Diviacchi Law Office
The ease with which an online business can deal with customers in other states has a downside.
How's Your Spam Today?
Richard A. Kempf of Maslon Edelman Borman & Brand, LLP
The Can Spam Act was the first nationwide attempt to control the assault of unsolicited bulk email on businesses and consumers. As users of email know, the issue isn't merely one of inconvenience - it's a matter of lost productivity, time and money.
European Court Establishes Broad Interpretation of Data Privacy Law
Jacqueline Klosek of Goodwin Procter LLP
The European Court of Justice recently handed down a significant ruling which clarified the application of the European Data Protection Directive to the posting of personal data on Internet websites. The ruling has important implications for all individuals and companies that post personal data on the Internet.
The Internet & The Practice Of Law: Ready Or Not, Here It ComesÃÂ
Janet Pancoast
A great primer on how [and why] to get your practice involved in the Internet, including information about connecting to the internet, searching for information and many useful links for Nevada attorneys and others.
Arent Fox Alert--FTC REVIEW: June 1999
Lewis Rose,John Feldman,Margo Fowler,D. Reed Freeman and Christie Grymes of Arent Fox LLP
Each month, Arent Fox's advertising lawyers prepare this summary of major law enforcement actions announced by the U.S. FTC ("FTC") during the previous month. The summary highlights FTC advertising actions against well-known corporations engaged in national advertising, law enforcement "sweeps," and civil penalty actions.
Auto-By-Tel Corporation -- Using the Internet to do Business a New Way
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Paul, Hastings recently sat down with Mark Lorimer, Auto-By-Tel's executive vice president and chief operating offi.
Marks Composed, In Whole Or In Part, Of Domain Names
Eric Boyd of William Eric Boyd
I. Introduction and Background A domain name is part of a Uniform Resource Locator (URL), which is the address of.
Current Legal Issues Facing Businesses on the Internet: Legal Risks and How They Can Be Avoided
Thelen LLP
This article is intended to alert businesses to some of those legal risks that arise from the internet and how they can be avoided through timely legal counseling.
FTC Begins Survey of Commercial Websites to Determine Industry's Implementation of Consumer Privacy Policies
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") announced last month that it will begin conducting a review of 1,200 comm.
Evolving uses of health care on the Internet
Edward F. Shay of Saul Ewing LLP
Health care on the Internet has diversified and grown exponentially in the past two or three years. As hea.
Issue Four (Fall '99)
Barry S. Silver of Barry S. Silver, P.C.
Dear Clients and Friends, As I write this, the trees outside my office window are changing from green to gold.
The SEC's Coming Regulatory Retreat
Joseph McLaughlin of Sidley Austin LLP
As I have observed before, the SEC is a juggernaut among regulatory agencies.
Cyberspace & Electronic Commerce Law
Alan M. Gahtan of Lexpert
Cyberspace law or electronic commerce law has its foundation in what was once called computer law, but which is now referred to as information technology law or just technology law.
Typical Contract Clauses in Web Site Agreements
Dennis S. Deutsch of Ferrara, Turitz, Harraka & Goldberg, P.C.
When confronted with the awesome inquiry from your latest client. "Can you give me a 'simple' agreement for me.
Web Site Story 3--The Emerging Tort of Domain Name Infringement
David Rabinowitz of Moses & Singer LLP
Since the first installment of this series, it has become evident that obtaining and protecting domain .
What?s In A Name?
Gary L. Beaver of Nexsen Pruet
This article discusses trademark law and how this law applies to the internet.
Maryland Courts Establish New Business and Technology Case Management Program
Ralph A. Taylor and Matthew Wright of Dorsey & Whitney LLP
Maryland Rule 16-205 established the Maryland Business and Technology Case Management Program to enable each Maryland circuit court to handle business and technology matters in a coordinated, efficient, and responsive manner. Maryland, which is home to a large concentration of biotech and aerospace companies, hopes the new program will increase the State's reputation as a premier forum for the effective resolution of complex technology disputes.
Private Label and Co-Branding Deals: New Deal-Making Paradigms on the Internet
Eric Goldman of Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
This article concerns the relationships between branders and providers in creating co-branding deals on the internet.
Consider Impact Of Securities Laws When Designing Web Pages
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
Technology companies were among the first to identify the potential of the World Wide Web to communicate informati.
China's Regulation of the Internet and Related Legal Issues
Xiaohu Ma and Jun Deng of Morrison & Foerster LLP
This article addresses China's tight regulatory control over the Internet sector and some of the legal issues foreign investors will face if they invest in China's Internet businesses.
Online Privacy Under Attack
Alan M. Gahtan of Lexpert
As use of the Internet continues to grow, so does concern regarding the loss of privacy. On February 10 2000, the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), a Washington-based advocacy and litigation group which focuses on privacy issues involved in computer and Internet technologies, filed a complaint with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the online information collection practices of DoubleClick and its business partners constitute unfair and deceptive trade practices.
How to Vet an Expert
Robert J Ambrogi and IMS Expert Services
Experts, sad to say, are not always honest about their credentials, as several recent news items confirm. Knowing how to verify the background of an expert ? whether yours or your opponent's ? could prove critical to your case.
Internet Meta Tags Can Infringe Trademarks
Cook & Franke S.C.
As the use of Internet web sites increases through E-commerce, web site builders and owners need to be aware that .
How Much Traffic to My Website is Enough Traffic? The Thin Market Concept
William B Ballard of William B. Ballard Jr.
To answer the question "How much traffic should I expect to my website?" you need to understand the concept of a "thin market" and its implication to the client development strategies of law firms.
The Internet Economy: Strategies for Law Firms and Law Departments
David G. Briscoe of Lexpert
Is your law firm or law department doing all it should to respond to the challenges of the Internet era? Based on my experience with hundreds of clients in the legal services industry, I am confident the answer to that question is no.
Privacy on the Internet: Balancing the Interests of Internet Users with the Challenges of Growing Internet and Web Commerce
Benjamin Thorner of Brobeck Phleger & Harrison LLP
This article details the emergent use of privacy statements in web sites and their effect on web commerce.