Science, Computers and Technology Law
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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.
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Data Life Cycle Management
FindLaw's analysis of information management systems and data life cycle management policies in light of expanding state, federal and international rules relating to data preservation.
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Developing a Policy to Monitor Employee E-Mail, Voice Mail, And Internet Use
FindLaw's discussion of the rules that apply to monitoring employee electronic communications in the workplace and ways in which employers can shape their policies on such communications.
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Canada’s Privacy Laws vs. the USA PATRIOT ACT
FindLaw's analysis of corporate compliance issues associated with conflicts between the U.S.A. Patriot Act and privacy laws in Canada.
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Communications Law and Regulation
FindLaw's review of the background of communications law and the issues that have confronted, and which still confront, practitioners in this field.
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Advertiser Responsibility for Third Party Statements: Beware of Bulletin Boards and Links on the Internet
The Internet presents novel issues with respect to advertiser responsibility for third party claims made via bulletin boards, chat rooms, web sites connected by links or frames and other interactive multimedia applications made available on the ...
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An Electronic Voyage of Discovery
The smoking gun. More often than not, that’s how e-mail is perceived by lawyers on both sides of litigation. Consider the example of the deleted e-mail recovered by a computer consultant, in which a company president wrote to an employee’s manager ...
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An Introduction to the .com Phenomenon
The late 1990's were generally an unhappy time for bankruptcy attorneys. A strong economy and expanding financial markets greatly reduced the number of business bankruptcies filed. Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings dropped from 13,379 cases ...
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