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Jonathan bick

Jonathan bick

November 01, 2004 | National Law Journal

Staying Within the Limits of the CAN-SPAM Act

Cyberlaw: E-mail is a lawful, efficient way for companies to market goods and services. Here's how to comply.

By Jonathan Bick

6 minute read

August 30, 2002 | Law.com

Respondeat Superior Applies to Online Activity

Using the Internet, employees can copy and distribute confidential information from their office computer, send sexually harassing or threatening messages via e-mail, and engage in fraudulent activities. A properly prepared and fully implemented Internet-use policy is among an employer's best defenses against liability under respondeat superior.

By Jonathan Bick

10 minute read

February 16, 2004 | National Law Journal

Congress Has Come to Control Spam, Not to Bury It

Cyberlaw: Contrary to public opinion, the CAN-SPAM Act does not make spam unlawful; it attempts to regulate it. But it may not be successful.

By Jonathan Bick

9 minute read

May 09, 2002 | Law.com

Avoid the Hyper-Liability of Hyperlinks

Companies that maintain Web sites must be vigilant to scrutinize the substance of the sites, including content accessible via Internet links from the company's site to a third-party site. If not, the potentially deceptive nature of hyperlinks can lead to direct and derivative liability arising from actively using hyperlinks and from passively allowing others to hyperlink to an existing Web site.

By Jonathan Bick

13 minute read

June 21, 2004 | National Law Journal

Putting Your E-signature on the Dotted Line

Cyberlaw: Six viable options for businesses looking to replace traditional signatures with lawful electronic ones.

By Jonathan Bick

8 minute read

May 09, 2003 | Law.com

Spam-Related Class Actions Are on the Horizon

Bulk, unsolicited, commercial e-mail -- spam -- is generally recognized as an undesirable, harmful nuisance and responses, including traditional litigation, have been less than effective. A spam class action brought under FRCP 23(b)(3) or the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act against the U.S. government, ISPs and others who facilitate spam may be a viable alternative.

By Jonathan Bick

15 minute read

May 16, 2013 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Reality of Virtual ADR

The Internet is having a profound effect on the development of the alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process. It is used as a means for the resolution of conflict both directly, through the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy process, and indirectly, by offering traditional ADR process opportunities to remote parties. This article explores the pros and cons of these developments.

By Jonathan Bick

7 minute read

May 05, 2003 | Law.com

Spam-Related Class Actions Are on the Horizon

Bulk, unsolicited, commercial e-mail -- spam -- is generally recognized as an undesirable, harmful nuisance and responses, including traditional litigation, have been less than effective. A spam class action against the U.S. government, Internet Service Providers and others who facilitate spam may be appropriate.

By Jonathan Bick

15 minute read

November 14, 2005 | New Jersey Law Journal

Internet Ticket Sales

Some state anti-scalping laws have been applied to Internet ticketing transactions, resulting in both criminal and civil sanctions. However, the application of proper Internet notices and appropriate Web site access limitations may render such state anti-scalping laws moot.

By Jonathan Bick

7 minute read

December 15, 2005 | Legaltech News

Preserve E-Meeting Confidentiality

Thanks to the Internet, e-meetings have made business communication easier and more efficient. But the underlying technology -- which copies and then transfers content from server to server -- results in novel legal difficulties. The concept of "reasonable expectation of privacy" in the context of Internet activities is constantly shifting. Is the solution a set of Internet communication industry standards for reasonable expectations associated with information sharing, such as securing informed consent?

By Jonathan Bick

6 minute read