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The authors have put together a "comprehensive, practical guide to the legal and business issues that arise in various aspects of using the Internet." Even though new issues arise daily and laws are changing almost as fast as a Napster user can download a favorite recording, this guide provides a solid legal foundation for Internet entrepreneurs and users alike. Brinson teaches at San Jose State University and at Berkeley, while Radcliffe practices law in Palo Alto. Their
Handbook builds on their earlier guides,
Multimedia Law and Business Handbook (1996) and
Internet Legal Forms for Business (1997). They first explain the laws that apply to Internet use, such as those on copyright, contracts, defamation, privacy, and publicity. Then they focus on creating Web sites and Web products (covering development agreements and requirements for permission or licensing to use preexisting content) and on Web marketing and e-commerce (covering product and domain names, the law of selling, and site links). Other miscellaneous topics include music on the Web, union concerns, distance learning, e-mail, and service-provider liability. Appendixes list other information resources and include sample contracts in print format and on the accompanying disk.
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Book Description
Use of the Internet as a business, research, and personal communications tool is growing at an astounding rate. This practical reference uses simple language and clear explanations to help businesses and individuals with all aspects of Internet usage-setting up business Web sites and personal home pages, putting existing material online, creating material specifically for the Internet, using material found on the Internet, e-commerce, and educational aspects of the Internet. After examining and explaining particular aspects of Internet law, real-world examples are used to illustrate how these rules affect individuals and businesses. Includes a disk containing 15 sample contracts and additional resource information