Cyber Law and Slander Online Considered

We are starting to see more and more Internet Laws being added to the books in many different agencies in the United States. There are cyber laws at the FBI, FCC, SEC, FTC and many other places cropping up. What is unfortunate indeed is that most of these laws are made to protect US Citizens and yet only enforced onto US Citizens.

DIY Domain Name Disputes: Expert Tips

This is a distillation of the wisdom acquired through years of involvement in domain name dispute proceedings. It won't make a hopeless case winnable, but it might stop you from making a strong case un-winnable.

Introduction to .uk Domain Disputes

The distinctive dispute resolution system created by Nominet for the .uk domain extension diverges from the UDRP in a number of important respects. This article outlines the key features of .uk dispute resolution.

Introduction to UDRP Disputes

This article highlights the main procedural and substantive issues arising in proceedings under the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (the UDRP).

The Impact of the Global Online Freedom Act If It Passes

Congress is notorious for avoiding contentious issues when it comes to legislation. One bill working its way through committee could slap major internet companies around in a big way.

Internet Law in 2007

As we start off the 2007 year, many in the web community probably have questions about what developments we can expect in web law in 2007. Well, the issues already appear to be coming together.

How To Use Metadata As An Examination Tool

In today's computer dependent world, the zealous advocate must be able to navigate his way through every conceivable form of discovery in order to effectively represent his or her client. Failure to seek the appropriate records or the failure to respond to discovery requests with the appropriate electronic discovery knowledge could potentially expose both client and attorney to the risk of sanctions for discovery abuses and/or result in the spoliation of evidence.

The EU Takes Action to Protect Its E-communications Network From Disaster Damage

The European Union is taking contingency measures to prevent disruptions of Internet service, such as the failures taking place in Asia after a major earthquake hit the coast of Taiwan in December 2006. To prevent a similar situation, the European Union has sought expert feedback on how to ensure European electronic networks are protected and resilient against terrorist attacks and natural disasters.

What Does Computer Law Cover And Why Is It Necessary?

Traditional law does not cover many of the issues that occur in the online realm. Therefore it is crucial that we have a particular branch of law that exists to deal with legal problems that may arise by the very nature of the Internet and are not able to be covered by local jurisdictions.

Online Home Based Business Legal Matters

The more you are aware of the various legalities to having an online home based business, the less chance you have of losing your business.

The CAN SPAM Act of 2003

The CAN SPAM Act of 2003 is an acronym for Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act which became effective January 1, 2004. The said legislation sets the requirements for commercial emails and as well the penalties for the violators.

Domain Name Theft

Hackers exploit a flaw in the software some domain name servers use Other people might hijack your search engine rankings and they might steal your web site visitors. The worst thing is that you might not even notice it. Imagine your domain URL is listed in search engine results on Google, MSN and Yahoo. In the search engine results, most people that click on your domain URL are sent to your website. However, some people that click your domain URL are sent to a totally unrelated website that has nothing to do with your site and although your website domain name URL is displayed in the browser, people see a completely different site that has literally nothing to do with you or your company.

Utilizing Legal Aid Online Services

With the advent of the Internet, a whole new way of handling legal issues and getting legal advice has come into being. Today, it is possible to obtain legal aid online, in several different forms. Here are some examples.

Policing the Internet

The Internet was created by the United States government for universities to exchange knowledge. In 1994 Bill Clinton let private companies open up the Internet to the general public. What happened next is the wild Wild West.