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Mark Grossman Gaming Guru - Page 15Contracting via the Click3 March 2000
The Uniform Computer Information Transaction Act (UCITA) is a 350-page proposed new law. It's an industry-driven attempt to make it easier for software companies to license and sell their software. Basically, it's traditional commercial law with a digital twist.
Software Licensing
If you're in the ... (read more)
Net Jurisdiction31 January 2000
It seems like a simple enough question: "If my company has a website, and a dispute arises from something having to do with that website, in what courts may my company be expected to defend itself if it's sued?"
My clients expect a simple answer like, "Oh, only in the state and federal courts in your home ... (read more)
Cybersquatting21 January 2000
If it ain't broke, fix it anyway. That's the approach that many people believe President Clinton took when he signed the new Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act ("Act") into law during the final moments of the 1999 Congressional session.
The Trademark Cyberpiracy Prevention Act became law only a ... (read more)
Protecting Your Intellectual Property22 December 1999
(Co-written this week by Allison Hift)
I found a portion of my website in cyberspace today. The only problem is it wasn't located at MY Internet address. It was smack in the middle of another law firm's website. I fumed. I wanted justice.
No License to Steal
The Internet, like many developing ... (read more)
Safe from Copyright Law15 December 1999
The beauty of the Internet is that copyright law doesn't apply. It's the perfect place for the free exchange of ideas. This week, I'll highlight some of the differences between the law of copyright in traditional media, like books and magazines, with the law on the Net.
The Net's like a vision from the ... (read more)
Bad Contracts; A Lawyer's Lament11 December 1999
This column is a lawyer's lament. I'm getting soooo tired of bad contracts and bad contracting practices. Yet, it's most of what I see in the world of technology contracts. I can't take it anymore!
The First Draft
When a deal is ready for one side to take a crack at writing the first draft of the contract, the lawyer doing the drafting should try to do essentially two things. ... (read more)
Encryption and E-Commerce5 November 1999
Without encryption, e-commerce is nearly impossible. When you buy something online and use a "secure server," this means that your private information is being encrypted before it's sent over the Internet. Similarly, when you do Internet banking, your bank uses encryption to make your private financial ... (read more)
Digital Documents and Lawsuits28 October 1999
You may think that the fastest way for your computer to become your enemy is for it to freeze right before you save an important document. Well, that's the second fastest way. The fastest way, and the time you may learn to hate your computer even more, is the day you're sued. This column is a warning that you may have to share what's on your computer with the people who are suing you. ... (read more)
CyberTips - Copyright Registration25 October 1999
One of the basic tasks that a computer lawyer faces is registering copyrights. Software and websites are just two examples of things that should be copyrighted.
The West Group's one volume set called "Copyright Registration Practice" by James Hawes is my personal favorite for quick access to answers about copyright registration. ... (read more)
Privacy Policies Online21 October 1999
Business to consumer e-commerce is exploding. It would grow even faster if consumers weren't hearing things like, "Don't use your credit card online," "Don't give out your personal information when Web surfing," and "When you're online, you leave a data trail of personal information that websites collect and sell."
The simple fact is that people are a bit paranoid about buying online. ... (read more)
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