Articles on Internet Law


Can my Ex File a Restraining Order Against for Emails?

I recently broke up with my girlfriend, and I have been emailing her a few times over the last week. My question is, if i stop calling her…which i have…but if i send her an email from time to time, which are again friendly and nonthreatening, is this grounds for me to get into trouble? Would I have to be notified if a restraining order was indeed placed against me? Also, could she file a restraining order against me for friendly emails?

How to Find Countries that Allow Gambling Advertising

I am looking for a country, where I can legally host a site advertising internet casinos and poker rooms. I would like to advertise worldwide gambling operators, but usually it is allowed to advertise only these gambling operators that are located in (or licensed by) particular country. Is there any country, that dose not use such restrictions and allow to advertise gambling even, if the operator is not located in or licensed by this country?

How to Verify my New Internet Business is Legal

I am starting a new internet based business selling daily horse racing tip sheets, similar to the ones you can purchase at a racetrack on race day. I wanted to verify that this is legal before going live with the website.

While Working with a Host Agency I Complete some Photographic Work, Can I Post these Photos on My Personal Website?

While employed by Americorp, and working for a host agency I photographed work that I completed in the scope of my duty. The photos were used for state permit submission. I gave the organization a credit that they did the work, with me being the one who designed and implemented it while hosted by them. I believe that I am in the right in using these photos on my new business website as I am the one who took them. They are in public record and I was not directly employed by the host organization claiming copyright.

My Previous Employer is Using Photos of me on their Current Website, Can They do This?

I have recently found out that my previous employer has been using photos of myself doing job related tasks on their website to attract customers. I no longer work there and have moved on but they still have photos of myself on there website. Are they required to compensate me for the use of these pictures?

What to do When Unknowingly Involved in an Internet Scam

My question: What responsibility do I have? I did not promise anyone anything, I did not solicit in anyway anyones funds, I transmitted it as agreed to.

I Lost My Web Domain, Can I Force The New Owner to Sell It Back to Me?

I own the trademark [xyz]. I recently, due to an email mixup, lost the legal ownership to my website [xyz.com ].

Is My Email Spam? Can I Be Sued for Spamming?

Spam isn’t just in the eye of the receiver. The Federal anti-spam law, CAN-SPAM, dictates certain requirements for the sending of email, but most private individuals don’t need to worry about it.