Internet and E-commerce Law

by Jay Forder
Internet and E-commerce Law
Author: Jay Forder
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008
Genre: Electronic commerce
ISBN: 9780195560534
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Internet and E-Commerce Law provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to the laws of e-commerce and the internet. It starts with an introduction to the Internet, e-commerce and the legal system, and progresses logically through relevant areas of law, ranging from commercial issues, such as contract formation and consumer protection, to intellectual property, policy and regulatory issues, such as copyright, spam and computer crime.The text is written in a friendly, easily digestible style, with a focus on the overriding principles of the law. This approach makes it suitable for a broad range of students, including those with limited background knowledge of the law. With suggestions for further reading in each chapter, and an online resource centre providing sample questions and references to more supplementary reading, the text is equally useful as a springboard for deeper study of specific topics. Internet and E-Commerce Law is an essential text for business, law and information technology students studying this subject.

Internet and E-commerce Law

by Brian F. Fitzgerald
Internet and E-commerce Law
Author: Brian F. Fitzgerald
Publisher: Lawbook Company
Total Pages: 1286
Release: 2011
Genre: Computer networks
ISBN: 9780455227962
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The focus of this book is the regulatory framework of the internet and e-commerce. It considers how the law has developed in the context of rapid technological change and analyses how it is being applied to define rights and obligations in relation to the online infrastructure, content and practices.

Internet and Online Law

by Kent D. Stuckey
Internet and Online Law
Author: Kent D. Stuckey
Publisher: Law Journal Press
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2023-11-28
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9781588520746
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This authoritative work describes the nature and growth of the law of the Internet and explains the legal obligations, opportunities, rights, and risks inherent in this complex medium.

Social Media & Electronic Commerce Law

by Alan Davidson
Social Media & Electronic Commerce Law
Author: Alan Davidson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 475
Release: 2016
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1107500532
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Social Media and Electronic Commerce Law investigates the challenges facing legal practitioners and commercial parties in this dynamic field.

Research Handbook on Electronic Commerce Law

by John A. Rothchild
Research Handbook on Electronic Commerce Law
Author: John A. Rothchild
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 637
Release: 2016-09-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1783479922
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The steady growth of internet commerce over the past twenty years has given rise to a host of new legal issues in a broad range of fields. This authoritative Research Handbook comprises chapters by leading scholars which will provide a solid foundation for newcomers to the subject and also offer exciting new insights that will further the understanding of e-commerce experts. Key topics covered include: contracting, payments, intellectual property, extraterritorial enforcement, alternative dispute resolution, social media, consumer protection, network neutrality, online gambling, domain name governance, and privacy.

Internet and E-commerce Law

by Brian F. Fitzgerald
Internet and E-commerce Law
Author: Brian F. Fitzgerald
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Computer networks
ISBN: 9780455222639
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The last ten years have seen the internet and e-commerce emerge as central features of our commercial, social and cultural life. Developments such as Web 2.0, the semantic web, e-government strategies, user generated content, virtual worlds and online social networks have re-shaped the way we communicate, interact and transact. The focus of this book is the regulatory framework of the internet and e-commerce. It considers how the law has developed in the context of rapid technological change and analyses how it is being applied to define rights and obligations in relation to the online infrastructure, content and practices. It offers an extensive, detailed and current analysis of several key areas of internet and e-commerce law which have undergone significant change in recent years: copyright in digital content, patents for software and e-business methods, domain names and trade marks, electronic contracting, privacy, cybercrime, taxation of internet businesses, liability of internet intermediaries and regulation of online content. This new text is essential for business and law students studying Internet and E-Commerce law as well as information technology students and practitioners.

The Law of Electronic Commerce

by Alan Davidson
The Law of Electronic Commerce
Author: Alan Davidson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 438
Release: 2009-08-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1139479962
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Written specifically for legal practitioners and students, this book examines the concerns, laws and regulations involved in Electronic Commerce. In just a few years, commerce via the World Wide Web and other online platforms has boomed, and a new field of legal theory and practice has emerged. Legislation has been enacted to keep pace with commercial realities, cyber-criminals and unforeseen social consequences, but the ever-evolving nature of new technologies has challenged the capacity of the courts to respond effectively. This book addresses the legal issues relating to the introduction and adoption of various forms of electronic commerce. From intellectual property, to issues of security and privacy, Alan Davidson looks at the practical changes for lawyers and commercial parties whilst providing a rationale for the underlying legal theory.

The Law of Electronic Commerce and the Internet in the UK and Ireland

by Steve Hedley
The Law of Electronic Commerce and the Internet in the UK and Ireland
Author: Steve Hedley
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2017-09-29
Genre: Law
ISBN: 1135327823
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'Internet law' and 'electronic commerce law' are new entities and as such there is some difficulty in defining this rapidly changing area of the law. Scholars are divided as to whether it is a subject in its own right or part of a broader area and there is also debate concerning its status as a new law or as old law which needs interpreting in a new way. This text helps the student to unravel this complicated area of law and provides guidance through the wealth of literature available on the topic. The text is for law students coming towards the end of their first degree, or taking a Masters. The first half focuses on the principles of electronic commerce law and includes an introduction to the law of the Internet, basic concepts in intellectual property law, privacy law and data protection. The second part deals with rights and duties in the online world including, liabilities, ownership and contracts. Technical operations are explained in the text as necessary and a glossary provides a guide to the more commonly encountered computer technicalities. With a supporting website providing links to online further reading, this textbook is ideal for students of e-commerce law and will provide those studying information technology law or practising commercial law with an indispensable introduction to Internet issues.

Online Law

by Thomas J. Smedinghoff
Online Law
Author: Thomas J. Smedinghoff
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Professional
Total Pages: 584
Release: 1996
Genre: Computers
ISBN:
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The Internet is changing the way people communicate and the way companies dobusiness. At the same time, it is transforming the law. Whether you buy or sellgoods and services online, publish information via the World-Wide Web, exchangemessages via e-mail, electronically distribute digital content, or makepayments online, you will be faced with new legal questions that arechallenging businesses and attorneys alike. Written for the layperson, but extensively annotated for the experiencedlawyer, Online Law provides clear guidance through the rapidlydeveloping law of electronic commerce. Based on sound legal principles, thiscomprehensive handbook draws on the extensive knowledge of experiencedattorneys at the forefront of today's emerging online legal issues. Online Law provides answers to the toughest online legal questions,such as: What rules govern advertising online? What are the legal issues involved in setting up a Web site? How do you create and enforce online contracts? How can you use digital signatures to facilitate electronic commerce? Who owns the rights to online information? When can you "borrow" online materials from others? What are the rules for using sexually explicit material on the Net? What constitutes illegal conduct online? Can employers legally read their employees' e-mail? A collaborative effort, Online Law was written by the attorneysof the Information Technology Law Department at McBride Baker & Coles andsponsored by the Software Publishers Association. Thomas J. Smedinghoff, J.D., editor and lead author of OnlineLaw, cochairs the Information Technology Law Department of the Chicagolaw firm of McBride Baker & Coles, chairs the Electronic Commerce andInformation Technology Division of the American Bar Association, and serves asintellectual property counsel to the Software Publishers Association. He is theauthor of The Software Publishers Association Legal Guide to Multimedia(Addison-Wesley, 1994). The Software Publishers Association is the principaltrade association of the PC software industry. With over 1,200 membercompanies, it has been a leading force in fostering electronic commerce andprotecting intellectual property in a digital world. 0201489805B04062001