Law.com Subscribers SAVE 30%

Call 855-808-4530 or email [email protected] to receive your discount on a new subscription.

I Signed WHAT?! Image

I Signed WHAT?!

Stanley P. Jaskiewicz

The typical e-commerce 'Terms and Conditions,' the electronic equivalent of the fine-print contract that governs use of a sales Web site, creates such an unfriendly shopping environment that it makes the legendary 'No soup for you!' restaurant of the television situation comedy Seinfeld seem like the Welcome Wagon. Although I have often written about how the law affecting e-commerce firms ordinarily follows traditional law, the common e-commerce contract stands in stark contrast. Consider the following clauses from actual online agreements obtained in April and May ' and whether you have ever seen anything comparable in any real-world store, much less these Web stores' real-world affiliates.

Movers & Shakers Image

Movers & Shakers

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Who's doing what; who's moving where.

Features

News Briefs Image

News Briefs

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

The latest news from the franchising world.

Court Watch Image

Court Watch

Charles G. Miller, C. Griffith Towle, & Darryl A. Hart

Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.

Features

Franchisor's Non-Compete Upheld In New Jersey Image

Franchisor's Non-Compete Upheld In New Jersey

Cynthia M. Klaus

A franchisor of tax preparation franchises was entitled to a 24-month injunction beginning from the time of the former franchisee's compliance with a non-competition covenant. <i>Jackson Hewitt Inc. v. Childress</i>, Bus. Franchise Guide (CCH) ' 13,849 (D. N.J., Jan. 22, 2008). The permanent injunction was ordered when the court granted the plaintiff franchisor's motion for summary judgment.

Features

FTC Releases Franchise Rule Compliance Guides Image

FTC Releases Franchise Rule Compliance Guides

David W. Oppenheim

Perhaps you've heard: On Jan. 23, 2007, the Federal Trade Commission adopted the comprehensively revised FTC Franchise Rule ('The Amended Rule') and released the 'Statement of Basis and Purpose' ('SBP'), which clarified the Amended Rule's requirements and prohibitions. Compliance with the Amended Rule has been optional since July 1, 2007, and became mandatory on July 1, 2008.

<i><b>Product Review</b></i> JD Supra Seeks to Revolutionize Online Content for Lawyers Image

<i><b>Product Review</b></i> JD Supra Seeks to Revolutionize Online Content for Lawyers

Ari Kaplan

As summer associates struggle to answer obscure research questions over the next couple of months, and when their predecessors start full time this fall, they may find an answer to their late-night prayers in JD Supra, a new online service that offers completely free access (with registration) to a variety of documents, including legal memoranda, briefs and unpublished court decisions.

Features

How to Increase Your Odds of Project Success Through the RFP Process Image

How to Increase Your Odds of Project Success Through the RFP Process

Nanci Tucker

Are you among the majority of IT professionals who view the Request for Proposal ('RFP') as the most tedious business document ever created? The RFP itself is fairly standardized, but the process of collecting information and evaluating vendors is time-consuming and uninspiring. While there are any number of thick manuals that describe the best practices for an RFP process, this article may shed light on some 'quick wins' that will enable you to boost the efficiency of your RFP process.

Features

Ensuring Security with VoIP Image

Ensuring Security with VoIP

Paul Chisholm

Among U.S. businesses, Voice over Internet Protocol ('VoIP') is growing in popularity and will continue to do so. In-Stat predicts that two-thirds of U.S. businesses will have some form of VoIP service by 2011. When deciding to use this powerful technology, organizations should look for VoIP providers that offer specific security measures within their product to ensure that the technology is used most effectively ' and virtually without any security concerns.

Features

A Commercial Landlord's Rights in Bankruptcy Image

A Commercial Landlord's Rights in Bankruptcy

A. Dennis Terrell & Marita E. Cammarano

Having a tenant in bankruptcy can be one of the most frustrating ' and costly ' experiences that a commercial landlord endures. This article presents the landlord's various options, explore its options and provide guidance on protections and rights that landlords possess.

Need Help?

  1. Prefer an IP authenticated environment? Request a transition or call 800-756-8993.
  2. Need other assistance? email Customer Service or call 1-877-256-2472.

MOST POPULAR STORIES

  • Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
    There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
    Read More ›
  • Coverage Issues Stemming from Dry Cleaner Contamination Suits
    In recent years, there has been a growing number of dry cleaners claiming to be "organic," "green," or "eco-friendly." While that may be true with respect to some, many dry cleaners continue to use a cleaning method involving the use of a solvent called perchloroethylene, commonly known as perc. And, there seems to be an increasing number of lawsuits stemming from environmental problems associated with historic dry cleaning operations utilizing this chemical.
    Read More ›
  • AI or Not To AI: Observations from Legalweek NY 2023
    This year at Legalweek, there was little doubt on what the annual takeaway topic would be. As much as I tried to avoid it for fear of beating the proverbial dead horse, it was impossible not to talk about generative AI, ChatGPT, and all that goes with it. Some fascinating discussions were had and many aspects of AI were uncovered.
    Read More ›