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Malta's Electronic Commerce Act

Posted on June 14, 2009
Malta, a European financial center located in the Southern areas of the Mediterranean Sea, has developed comprehensive e-commerce legislation and is an active e-commerce player. In 2001, Malta's government enacted the Electronic Commerce Act III, which has been amended five times (2002, 2004, 2005 and twice in 2007)...

Software Contracts and the Predominant Factor Test to Determine UCC Applicability

Posted on June 11, 2009
It is complex to determine whether the United States Commercial Code (UCC) applies to software contracts. The UCC applies to the sale of goods and software can be considered goods in some cases but service in other situations. Thus, the analysis must be made in a case-by-case basis...

Are Government Peer-to-Peer Software Searches Constitutional?

Posted on June 07, 2009
Cybercrime is rising and so are government computer searches. This is because when cybercriminals find new ways to conduct their activities, governments have to find new avenues to gather computer evidence. For instance, in certain cases United States law enforcement agents use peer-to-peer software to extract evidence from criminals' computers; this requires especial software and Internet connection at both ends...

Will ICANN Drop its Biggest Revolutionary New Idea? Five Reasons

Posted on June 04, 2009
ICANN, the Internet Authority is up against the wall, and here are the top five reasons for which it may simply drop its greatest revolutionary idea of offering a brand new type of a designer domain name to fit the next generation of widely expanded Internet and cyber realities of tomorrow...

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Can someone publish public information about me in his/her website?

Posted on June 04, 2009
A person has used public information from the US department of Commerce about an arrest for an export violation. This person then published this damaging information on his website with damaging commentary. What criminal law has he broken?

Computer Contracts and International Law

Posted on June 03, 2009
Computer or Internet contracts are increasingly being celebrated between parties located in foreign countries. Although experienced companies on these international dealings carefully select a choice of law and jurisdiction clause, it is vital to know what international laws could be applicable to these contracts in case those laws are more advantageous...

E-Commerce Law - Summary Session

Posted on June 02, 2009

How can I stop Internet slander against me?

Posted on May 31, 2009
Someone posted a slandering comment about me on craigslist. Another website pulled the information and now has it on there page. When you google my name these horrible remarks and slanderous comments are in full view and appear for the world to see. This is causing and creating problems for me in all areas of my life...

European Union Legislation on Electronic Communication Networks

Posted on May 31, 2009
Electronic communication networks (ECNs) are technological means that facilitate e-trading; governments deliberately regulate them because they are used to trade financial products. The European Union (EU) has extensively regulated ECNs through a framework directive and additional directives commonly known as Specific Directives...

How can I stop Internet slander?

Posted on May 30, 2009
I know of someone who is being slandered on the internet. Some guy is posting fake websites and information about him. What can he do to stop this?

Is it legal to wage money playing PC online videogames?

Posted on May 30, 2009
Dear IBLS, This is a very specific question regarding Internet law. I need to know under what circumstances is it legal in the U.S.A. to wage money playing PC online videogames such StarCraft, Red Alert 3 and Unreal Tournament. So far there is a company based in the U...

Synopsis of Colombian Copyrights Law

Posted on May 27, 2009
The increase use of databases, electronic libraries, and many other Internet services worldwide awaken the need for information about other countries laws; particularly copyright, privacy, and cybercrime laws. This article provides a synopsis of Colombian copyright laws...

would like to know what rules and regulations cover the practice of advertising on Hong Kong

Posted on May 27, 2009
I would like to know what rules and regulations cover the practice of advertising on Hong Kong (.hk) domains? More specifically are there any restrictions on medical product and services advertising.

Is your Employer Snooping in your Personal E-Mail Account? See what the Law Says about Recovering Damages

Posted on May 25, 2009
It is clear that employees do not have any expectation of privacy in the e-mail account provided by their employers; but what about personal e-mail accounts accessed through the employer's computers at the place of employment? I am referring to that employee that gets bored at work and frequently visits his or her yahoo e-mail...

Deceptive Trade Descriptions and False or Misleading Statement in Advertising under Ireland's Consumer Information Act 1978

Posted on May 20, 2009
E-Commerce has revived consumer protection laws relevance. Understandably, consumer protection must be invigorated in a medium built upon advertisement and consumer trust such as the Internet. Most countries, such as Ireland, apply traditional consumer protection and advertising laws to e-commerce transactions...

Mixed Transactions under the Uniformed Computer Information Transaction Act

Posted on May 17, 2009
The Uniformed Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) is a proposed law whose goal is to provide uniformity to information technology transactions just as the Uniformed Commercial Code (UCC) does for the sale of goods. "Mixed transactions" are those that involve computer information and other subject matter and may be subject to one or more sources of contract law...

Questions on Electronic Transfer Funds

Posted on May 17, 2009
My company had funds illegally transferred from it's checking account by someone who managed to gain access to a computer in our office via a remote computer. This person entered the bank's ACH payment system and transferred two payments to seperate bank accounts at Bank of America and Wachovia back in the amounts on $7,200 and $7,400...

Intellectual Property Rights on Films

Posted on May 17, 2009
Further to the report written for the Internet Business Law Studies 14/Nov/07 regarding Copyright releases as they affect film and movie producers and companies. I have a client whose house and garden was used in a full length feature film some 50 years ago...

What Rights does an Individual Have on the Internet?

Posted on May 17, 2009
Dear Internet Business Law Services Please would you help me. I am unable to find any information locally. What are my rights in the following situation: An on-line publication published an article that was written about my business partner about 18 months ago...

I am in China and was defrauded by a Pakistani Partner, What can I Do?

Posted on May 17, 2009
Hi, I was wondering if you could give me any advice. My father owns a textile business in China. He was recently defrauded by his Pakistani partner. He has already contacted the Pakistani embassy and is seeking help from lawyers in China, but I was wondering if there is anything else he could do or that I could do to help him...

Bolivia's New Consumer Law

Posted on May 05, 2009
Bolivian, for the first time, has a consumer rights law. Supreme Decree No. 0065 of April 3, 2009, regulates users' and consumer's rights for the first time in Bolivian legislation. The Decree stipulates and determines users' and consumer's rights, the competent authority to resolve consumer conflicts, and the proceedings for consumer or user complaints...

I need information on how to do business in Turkey

Posted on May 05, 2009
Dear Sirs, We are in the Import , Export , and Distribution (General Merchandise) and Packaging Business,in New York , that we are interested to have some information about doing business in (to establish our Regional office) Turkey, if possible. By stating the above mentioned points,may we ask for your kind cooperation if please kindly let us have some detail information about doing business in Turkey, i...

How can I calculate the VAT I have to pay?

Posted on April 20, 2009
hi i am planning to open retail business in ireland for that i need to import goods from uk how can i calculate how much VAT i will have to pay,how can i claim it back.do i need an accountant for just small business. thanks shivek

Can this be done?

Posted on April 17, 2009
Internet Company "A" provides a service to its customers. Customers "T", "U", "V" all pay 15.00 per month to company "A". Customer "T" accesses the web site and completes 8 assignments from the website at 100% accuracy. Customer "U" accesses the web site and completes 4 assignments at 80% accuracy...

I am starting an Internet radio statio; are there royalties involved?

Posted on April 17, 2009
We are starting an internet radio station. However we are only planning on streaming local music. Unsigned and Indie label music. What legalities are involved with this? Do we need written permission of any labels and musicians? Are there royalties involved? What do we need to know before we can even stream? Thanks for your time...

SEC Issues GLB Model Privacy Form Test Data

Posted on April 16, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission announced today a Federal Register notice describing quantitative consumer testing of a model privacy form developed as part of a Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLB) interagency notice project. The Securities and Exchange Commission has released for public comment the quantitative test information...

Public Hearing in Berkeley, California, to Focus on Intellectual Property

Posted on April 13, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission today announced the fifth and final hearing in a series exploring the evolving market for intellectual property. This hearing will be held May 4-5, 2009, on the campus of the University of California at Berkeley, in cooperation with the Berkeley Center for Law and Technology [http://www...

Masters and Doctorate degrees in Taxation and Financial Services

Posted on April 09, 2009
Thank you for requesting information in the past about the Masters and Doctorate degrees in Taxation and Financial Services ? brought to the convenience of your computer from The Thomas Jefferson School of Law (TJSL) an ABA Accredited law school We are accepting new students (accountants and lawyers) for the Summer and Fall semesters...

Sinking Copyright Piracy to Protect & Create Jobs

Posted on April 07, 2009
In Southern California this morning, the House Foreign Affairs Committee is holding a field hearing regarding global copyright piracy. Today's gathering is especially timely as aficionados prepare for the summer movie season, and as Congress and the administration consider ways to combat this form of job-destroying theft...

Someone is extorting my clients' websites, what can I do?

Posted on April 06, 2009
My company and my clients are being extorted for �1,000s per month by a turkish individual who repeatedly hacks sites that are of economic importance to my client base. The perpetrater is in Turkey we are based in the UK but he has now enlisted a UK citizen who claims to represent his company...

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