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101 Things You Need to Know About Internet Law

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This comprehensive wallet sized book is the most useful and practical in my Internet law library. Certainly, the Internet and laws affecting the Internet, are in constant flux. However, this manual to Internet legal practice encapsulates the greater majority of issues, which arise and affect Internet companies. Many of the chapters are actual letters written by the author to his clients, which allows Bick's advice to be practically implemented by the Internet Attorney. I highly recommend this book to anyone considering Internet Law practice or starting a net venture.

Author Jonathan Bick gives general readers a short introduction to the ways that various laws apply to the Internet. He focuses on existing laws about contracts, defamation, privacy, copyright, trademark and other areas, and explains their application to the Internet environment, since few laws specific to the Internet have been drafted. He covers a variety of topics, including Internet-related taxes, rights, options, obligations, liabilities, debt collection, advertising, billing refunds, intellectual property protections and more, all organized into one- or two-page discussions. Each section is followed by a summary of the law or recommendations on how it applies to business. We [...] recommend this clear and easy-to-understand guide to anyone who uses the Internet for work, business or entertainment. And if you hit a section that doesn't apply to you, skip ahead - one advantage of the book's organization is that you can jump to the sections that interest you.

I believe this is a good tool for non-lawyers, who need to know about the legal aspects of internet. This is an excellent reference for common doubts, like being impersonated on the internet, internet auctions and its legal binding, privacy,digital signature, etc.

I find this book a short but substancial answer to the problems mentioned before, in a simple language that may be understood by everyone interested in the subject.

If you're an avid web surfer, this book is great. You can find out what is and isn't legal and what rights you have online.

Although the book isn't organized very well, it is still a good read and something that every high-tech junkie or old-fashioned newbie should read.

Laws governing the 'Net seem to change as often as the 'Net itself changes. For every technological breakthrough, there are also seemingly endless legal questions that eventually come up. This book attempts to address the major legal issues regarding the Internet. As such, it's a great guide to the most common legal questions to be asked.

While the book sticks to 101 specific legal topics concerning the 'Net, most of them apply to such areas as "legal contracts," "digital signatures," "liability," medical transactions, privacy, advertising, and online banking. While some of the material covered here might seem to be "common-sense," as with any other form of law, it always pays to be totally informed.

If you do any web surfing, e-commerce or any other Internet activity that might be "governed" by laws, this is an excellent book to keep handy, not just as a learning tool, but also as a quick reference.

Bick applies traditional law to new media and new technology. His explanations are clear and intelligent. This book is a valuable asset for leaders of new media and technology companies as it provides a legal framework that is accessible and intuitive.

Save yourself and your firm from trouble down the road by knowing the law and how it applies to your business.