Jonathan Bick

August 30, 2002 | Law.com

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

September 23, 2004 | Law.com

Thanks to client demand for cutting-edge communications, many law firms offer protected access to personal case information over the Internet. Communicating through a Web site can be fast, efficient and cost-effective. But providing confidential information can increase a firm's legal liability -- and courts and bar associations offer little guidance. Find out how to limit your firm's risk.

By Jonathan Bick

7 minute read