I spoke at the Brooklyn Creative League earlier today, and the question, “Isn’t it true that there’s no regulation of the internet?” came up. So once again, I had to debunk that myth.
In addition to the Communications Decency Act and the Digital Millenium Copyright Act, there are a host of federal and state laws concerning false advertising, trade, trademarks, copyrights and contract terms that DO apply to your online business activities.
So how can you create an e-commerce website that doesn’t become a breeding ground for lawsuits? For starters, have a look at “Careless With Your Business Website? Don’t Get Sued.” written by my colleague, technology lawyer Mark Grossman, Esq. Also check out my article on Website Terms and Conditions at GreatBusinessLawTips.com.
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