Congress Reinstates Internet Access Tax Ban
November 29, 2004
The U.S. Congress recently reinstated a ban on Internet access taxes after the House of Representatives agreed to extend it for another 3 years rather than make it permanent.
Net News
November 29, 2004
Recent developments of note in the Internet industry.<br>This month:<br>Google Sues Internet Marketer Over False Ad Clicks <br>Movie Studios Take Cue From Record Industry ' File Suit against File-sharers <br>Another 761 Added To RIAA Tally <br>Perfect 10 Says Google Removes the Towel
Fair Use Goes On The Offensive
November 29, 2004
Courts and law professors often praise "fair use" as the counterweight that keeps copyright balanced with free expression. Those who actually litigate fair use cases, however, will tell you a very different story. They will tell you that, when it comes to copyright cases, it's the copyright owner that has all the advantages. <br>Thanks to the recent federal district court ruling in Online Policy <i>Group v. Diebold</i>, however, the times they may be a-changin'. Fair users on the Internet can now go on the offensive to vindicate their free speech interests against overzealous copyright owners.
Political Action Committee Takes On Hollywood
November 29, 2004
Next to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's roaring lion, they're like squeaking mice. <br>But despite their obvious handicap, a group of Internet wizards intends to take on Hollywood in the political realm. Two months ago, they set up a political action committee ' the Intellectual Property Action Committee (IPac) ' to champion less restrictive copyright protection rules for digital content.
Bringing Spammers To Justice
November 29, 2004
When initiating a private action against a spammer, the first issue the plaintiff must grapple with is jurisdiction. If a recipient of spam is located in the same state as the spam sender, for instance, ordinary private-action rules apply. <br>But the problem there is that many would-be defendants reside outside the state where the spam recipient resides, and long-arm jurisdiction must be employed.
How Safe Is The Store?
November 29, 2004
Given the now-common nature of e-commerce, new challenges face traditional firms and e-only businesses regarding adequate protection of the companies' computer systems, data and Web sites. These challenges are somewhat similar to those faced by a traditional retail business, but extend beyond those boundaries because of the Internet. For an e-business, a comprehensive disaster-recovery plan, including proper protection of computer systems and data, is critical to the success of the enterprise, and essential for daily operation.
Developments of Note
November 29, 2004
Recent developments in e-commerce law and in the e-commerce industry.
Tax and Retirement Planning
November 29, 2004
The 2004 American Jobs Creation Act (AJCA) creates several tax breaks for businesses and made some other significant changes. This article highlights the more prominent provisions of the AJCA that affect businesses and individual taxpayers generally, and that to some extent have specific impact on law firms and other professional service providers.
