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Fake User Profiles: Free Speech or Defamation?
by Chris Gatewood

Chris Gatewood

How closely are you monitoring the user-generated content being published on your portfolio of sites? In this article, Chris explores the ramifications of hosting content that is defamatory, and how to avoid paying a price for the right to do so.

 

Navigating Open Source Licensing
by Blane Warrene

Blane Warrene

The decision to use an open source license can plunge Web professionals into a mire of patent, trademark and copyright law. In this expose, Blane speaks with Eric Raymond, cofounder of the Open Source Initiative, in an effort to untangle the complexities of open source licensing.

 

Interview - Rob Kasunic, US Copyright Office
by Blane Warrene

Blane Warrene

The Internet has taken intellectual property and copyright law and turned it on its head. Blane talks with principal legal advisor to the US Copyright Office, Rob Kasunic, about the role of copyright, the problems of international digital copyright infringement, and more.

 

Sabotage! Coping With The Joe Job
by Dillian Thomas

Dillian Thomas

The Joe Job is a form of Website sabotage used by vindictive visitors or competitors. As your site becomes more successful, you become more vulnerable. Dillian leverages his own bitter experience in this step-by-step guide to recovering from a Joe Job attack.

 

Logic Sold Separately - Legal Issues for Developers
by Janet Langjahr

Janet Langjahr

Does your code belong to you? Or your client? Freelance and contract development situations can leave Web developers open to expensive legal battles. Janet explains how to protect your rights!

 

Legal Issues for eCommerce Business
by Judith Silver

Judith Silver

Starting an ecommerce business can be a legal minefield. Fortunately, Judith's put together this guide to the key legal issues you should consider - it's a must-read for any ecommerce entrepreneur.

 

Site Use Agreements - Is Your Site Safe?
by Judith Silver

Judith Silver

A site use agreement can save you from litigation by site users - but only if it's written the right way. Judith shows what should be included, and how an agreement can protect you.

 

Is Your Company Name Legal?
by Judith Silver

Judith Silver

Business names, domain names, trade names, trademarks - where does it end? Judith has the answers in this down-to-earth guide to selecting a name for your company.

 

Design Theft - The Webmaster's Recourse
by Oleg Krogius

Oleg Krogius

Has your site been ripped? Design theft may be common, but you *can* fight it! Oleg explains how to solve the problem cheaply - and his handy email templates will help you see justice done.

 

The 10 Confidentiality Commandments
by Judith Silver

Judith Silver

New ideas need protection. As a business owner, it's critical that you know how much to say - and when to shut up! Judith outlines 10 essential rules for protecting your ideas.

 

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