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How to Vet an Expert
Editor's Note: This article was originally published in BullsEye, a newsletter distributed by IMS Expert Services. Experts, sad to say, are not always honest about their credentials, as several recent news items confirm. Knowing how to verify the ...
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California Consumer Protection Laws Extend to Internet Vendors
The explosive growth of the Internet as a venue for commerce has led to increased legislative interest in protecting consumers who purchase goods and services online, particularly in California. This article addresses California's consumer protection laws, including its disclosure requirements for internet vendors and potential penalties.
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Privacy Law in Q1 2002
Internet privacy is one of the top policy issues facing Congress, state legislatures and regulators. At the federal level, several bills are pending. Additionally, a growing number of state legislators have concluded that industry self-regulation ...
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Filing a Complaint with the Federal Communications Commission
FindLaw's overview of the FCC complaint process, addressing areas within the FCC jurisdiction and the distinction between informal and formal complaints.
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Internet Law: The Regulation of Internet Crime
FindLaw's analysis of federal laws developed to combat the growth of internet crime and the challenges that these laws pose to businesses operating on the internet.
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Understanding Social Security Benefits
PEBES is a valuable document that estimates your future Social Security benefits and tells you how to qualify for those benefits. This service allows you to make a request for a PEBES with an online form. Why should I request a PEBES? You will ...
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The Licensing Regime Under German Telecommunications Law: Implementation and Interpretation
FindLaw's analysis of the liberalization of telecommunications markets with a particular focus on the experience in Germany and critical legal loopholes in its statutory language relating to operators and users of transmission lines.
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Electronic Signature Standards Create Contracting Options
FindLaw's look at the E-Sign Act and how it has applied to the increasing use of electronic signatures for contracting in both consumer and business transactions.
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The Problems of Departing Employees and the Data They Leave Behind
In this article, FindLaw discusses what it means for an employer when today's technology allows employees to create, produce and store communications and work product not just on the corporate networks, but also on laptops and cell phones.
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Big Brother Employer May Be Watching: Monitoring Employees' Online Communications In The Workplace
E-mail and Internet use are integral parts of the typical worker's daily routine. There is no doubt that computer use and communication in the workplace provides great benefits, but there are dangers and cautions for employers. In this article, FindLaw examines these issues, the applicable laws, and the broader impact that these technologies have on both businesses and individuals.