Internet & E-Commerce

FisherBroyles is well equipped to handle the legal challenges of our increasingly global on-line economy and Web 2.0 and 3.0 technology advances.  As the law struggles to catch up, our attorneys help clients leverage these advances and navigate the potential pitfalls.  We represent clients whose businesses are predicated on providing Internet-based products and services, as well as traditional “brick-and-mortar” companies in all industries who are increasingly relying on the Internet to conduct business.  Our expertise includes the following areas:

TRANSACTIONAL MATTERS:

  • Domain name acquisition, use and dispute resolution under the Uniform Domain Name
  • Dispute Resolution Policy
  • Electronic signatures and digital certificates, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • implementations
  • Electronic transaction clearinghouses
  • Internet advertising, marketing, and e-mail list management
  • Mobile commerce
  • On-line content publication and licensing (inbound and outbound)
  • Online marketplaces (creation, operation and participation)
  • On-line purchase terms and conditions
  • Other “click-wrap” agreements
  • Website application and data hosting services Website audits
  • Website development services
  • Website linking, cross-marketing and co-branding arrangements
  • Website privacy policies
  • Website user terms and conditions

REGULATORY & OTHER ISSUES:

  • CAN-SPAM Act of 2003
  • Communications Decency Act
  • Digital Millennium Copyright Act
  • E-SIGN Act and Uniform Electronic Transactions Act
  • Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
  • Federal Right to Privacy Act
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

INDUSTRIES:

  • Banking & Financial Services
  • Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Retail
  • Technology
  • Transportation