Internet Law
CAN-SPAM Five Years Later: Time for a Fresh Look at the Law
It’s been almost 5 years since the CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 went into effect, but don’t think the law has faded by the wayside. Although anti-spammers have referred to the law as the YOU CAN-SPAM Act and are quick to point out shortcomings, the law is the law - and it is being enforced.
Anti-spam organizations […]
A Web Operator’s Guide to the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act
If you’re a new website operator or you own a business website that children under 13 may use, you need to understand and comply with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, or COPPA. This act was passed on April 21, 2000 to protect the privacy as well as the safety of children under the age […]
Is Your Website Designed to Provide Access for the Disabled?
Is your website accessible to people with disabilities? It seems like today, website owners are more concerned with mobile web design than they are with making their sites available to the millions of people around the world with disabilities. It makes sense from a business perspective to make your website as accessible as possible to […]
Funding Options for US Players
Since the passage of the unpopular Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act of 2006 (UIGEA) many US online bingo players have been confused as to the legality of online bingo and the funding methods left available to them.
Several of the major players in this business such as Neteller have been prosecuted for activities that are […]
What Employers Need To Know About Employee Blogging
With the convenience of the internet, most employers enjoy quick and effective communications with their employees. But lately, many employers are expressing some concern with employees who have started “blogging.” This concern stems from the fear that some of these employees may be disclosing company matters or worse, criticizing the employer online. Because of these […]
“Domain Name Spying”-The Latest Technique In Domain Name Sabotage
If you are a new business owner, you likely have spent a good deal of time trying to determine what domain name will be best for your operations. To this end, you may have taken the steps necessary to determine the availability of a particular name. In fact, finding that it is available […]
Combating Cyber-Squatting and Other Domain Name Maladies: An Overview of UDRP Proceedings
Businesses that are working to establish an easily identifiable Internet presence oftentimes utilize their trademarks in their domain names in order to better direct customers to their website venues. Unfortunately, disputes many times occur when a business learns that some other individual or entity is using that enterprise’s trademark or something very similar in […]
Bloggers Need to Beware of Violating FTC Deceptive Practice Standards When Making Endorsements
The Federal Trade Commission (”the Commission or FTC”) has handed down an advisory opinion that may have dire consequences for companies that employ individuals who are involved in blogging and promote those companies products or services while blogging. According to the Commission, this may hold true even if these employees are undertaking this blogging […]
What Does Computer Law Cover And Why Is It Necessary?
A decade or so ago there was no such thing as computer law. This niche of the legal system has come into being out of necessity with the proliferation of the Internet and the issues that come along with the technology that makes worldwide communication and transactions possible.
Traditional law does not cover many of the […]
On-line Solicitation of a Minor For Sexual Purposes: The Legality Behind The Charge
On-line solicitation of a minor for a sexual purpose, that is, with intent to commit a sexual activity with that minor, is one of the most investigated and targeted activities by both federal and state law enforcement in this day and age. The on-line solicitation as it is known as, is usually in the form […]
