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State Legislation and Administrative Law ( January 1999 )
Federal law affects more people than the law of any one state, but it is state laws that determine most of the basic rules of society. State law governs such matters as contracts, criminal law, family law, landlord-tenant relations, wills, and intestate succession. The U.S. Constitution limits the powers of the federal government, in theory at least, and those powers not expressly delegated to the United States are reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment. In practice, the scope of federal power is a hotly contested issue among politicians and in the courts. -
District Court Finds Virginia's Regulation of the Internet Unconstitutional ( November 2001 )
On October 11, 2001 the Federal District Court for the Western District of Virginia issued a ruling declaring a 1999 Virginia law subjecting web site operators to criminal prosection for "knowingly" allowing minors access to "harmful" sexually explicit material on their sites unconstitutional. -
Technology Use Policies: If You Don't Have One, Get One ( December 2001 )
As the tools of business have changed, have your company policies kept up? If your business still doesn't have a Technology Use Policy, the answer to that question is a resounding: no. -
Technology, E-Commerce, and Banking: Business Implications of the USA Patriot Act ( September 2001 )
What price will business pay in the new fight against terrorism? Change has come to the world of technology, e-commerce and banking. On October 26, 2001, President George W. Bush signed into law the "United and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism" - known as the "USA Patriot Act." -
Securities Loss Prevention: Selective Disclosures and Internet Disclosures ( July 2001 )
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. -
Employers Potentially Liable for Harassing Postings on Electronic Bulletin Boards Exposure ( November 2000 )
The dot.com world and the traditional office collided head-on in New Jersey and when the e-smoke cleared, an employer found itself potentially liable for cyberspace harassment. -
E-Business: Navigating The Internet Patent Minefield ( December 2000 )
Seeks to provide a map of various patent issues relating to Internet technology. -
Privacy Law Update ( February 2001 )
A summary of the various bills currently pending in Congress regarding existing privacy acts -
Cookies Remain Intact While Plaintiffs' Claims Crumble ( June 2001 )
Provides a discussion of the recent "DoubleClick" case regarding the use of Internet cookies. -
Successful Corporate Programs for Federal PAC Participation: Using the Internet and E-mail as Tools for PAC Development ( March 2001 )
Most of us use the Internet and e-mail on a daily basis to reach other corporate employees, streamline business programs and generate a seamless transfer of information. The "new media" enables businesses to communicate immediately and directly with thousands of individuals, but many companies have been slow to incorporate the use of technology to support and encourage employee participation in political outreach and PAC programs.