E-Business Legal Handbook

by Michael L. Rustad and Cyrus Daftary

Book Overview

Written by nationally recognized Internet law experts, E-Business Legal Handbook provides specific guidance on how to manage risk and avoid liability in the full range of e-business transactions. it brings you fully up-to-date on future implications of the Uniform Computer Information Transactions Act (UCITA), and spells out the preventive law and client planning strategies companies can take to avoid costly Internet-related lawsuits. You'll discover practical solutions for: Creating and establishing a corporate identity--Selecting an appropriate domain name...protecting and establishing trademark. Going online-Developing an Internet site...accessing the Internet via an Internet Service Provider...resolving legal and policy issues surrounding the firm's website. Entering into and enforcing contracts-Identifying the parties...enforcing web wrap, web linking and web development agreements...limiting liability for damages and warranties...using digital signature technology. Collecting revenue/establishing payment systems-Digital cash...encryption...establishing merchant account...setting up a virtual storefront. Establishing a marketing presence-Creating links to and from a corporate web page...drafting a disclaimer of endorsement of and liability for linked sites. Distributing products--Complying with the UCC, UCITA, And The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA). Planning for strategic use of jurisdiction-Venue...conflict of interest...choice of law...forum and venue provisions. Civil liability in cyberspace-Bases for a company's liability...avoiding cyberspace liability...defenses to tort action. Assuring Internet security--Technical elements of Internet security...digital signatures...liability for negligence...contracts and disclaimers. Resolving cyberspace disputes-How to draft ADR clauses for cyberspace...how damages involving Internet disputes are computed. and more! Always Current E-Business Legal Handbook is completely up-to-date. But to make sure you're always abreast of the latest legal developments, you will automatically receive -- risk-free with no obligation to purchase -- updates and/ or new editions. You will be billed separately at the then-current price. Upon receipt, you will have 30 days to purchase or return. Of course, you may cancel this automatic supplementation program at any time simply by notifying Aspen Law & Business in writing.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0735517266
• ISBN13: 9780735517264
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Aspen Publishers
• Length: 876 Pages

Customer Reviews

Author's Review: Michael L. Rustad,

Cyrus Daftary, Director of Tax Technology at PricewaterhouseCoopers and I teach at Suffolk University Law School's High Technology Law Program. Our approach was to help companies seeking a presence on the Internet anticipate risks and liabilities. Our book covers the full range of Internet-related legal and business issues include the following: (1) Creating and establishing a corporate identity; (2) Going online; (3) Entering into and enforcing contracts; (4) Collecting Revenue; (5) Establishing a marketing presence; (6) Distributing products; (7) Planning for taxation; (8) Anticipating jurisdiction; (9) Expanding into foreign markets; (10) Protecting intellectual property rights; (11) Drafting and Implementing privacy policies, and (12) Employee training. Our goal was to provide the business community with the latest legal and business issues encompassing E-Business in a user-friendly format. Each chapter places case law and statutory developments in a context. The reader is given accessible practice pointers, preventive law advice, checklists, and even the rudiments of a business plan. this single volume is designed to be single volume resource that managers and counsel will turn to for guidance on protecting rights and reducing risk in cyberspace. The preventive law tactics and client planning strategies will help companies plan for legally sound e-business transactions.

Author Review

This book is aimed at lawyers and business professional looking to protect and expand their Internet presence and avoid liability when conducting business online.The book takes a different approach to being a practice handbook - in that it has alot business information, change management tips, technology tips, practice pointers, and an entire chapter which is the equivalent of an audit checklist that the business professionals and lawyers can use as a cruch to ensure that they are counseling their clients or management on the mirad of issues that exist. The following is a list of each chapter: Chapter 1 Overview on the development of Internet Law Chapter 2 Establishing & Maintaining an Identity on the Internet Chapter 3 Internet Security Chapter 4 Protecting Intellectual Property in Cyberspace Chapter 5 Civil Liability in Cyberspace Chapter 6 The Law of Electronic Contracts Chapter 7 Exposure to Lawsuits in Distant Forums: Jurisdiction Chapter 8 Conducting a Legal Audit and Managing Risk Chapter 9 E-mail and Internet Usage Policies Appendix Sample Business Plans and Internet Resources for LawyersThank you in advance for your consideration and we hope you enjoy the book.