Category: Internet Law

Michigan venture capital investment reached $242 million in 2012, signaling growth in the state’s startup ecosystem. Here’s what the investment trends revealed about Michigan’s economy.

Affiliate marketing agreements define the relationship between merchants and promoters and limit liability risks. Here are three ways a well-drafted agreement protects your business.

Georgia created an intrastate crowdfunding exemption allowing businesses to raise capital from Georgia residents. Here’s how the Georgia crowdfunding exemption works.

A la carte cable pricing would let consumers pay only for channels they watch. Here’s the legal and business case for unbundling cable television and what it would mean for consumers.

The Marketplace Fairness Act proposed requiring online sellers to collect sales tax on digital downloads across state lines. Here’s how it would affect e-commerce businesses.

Victims of revenge porn have legal tools to fight back, including civil lawsuits, criminal complaints, and takedown requests. Here’s where to start.

Internet sales tax rules affect both online sellers and shoppers. Here’s how evolving sales tax laws apply to e-commerce transactions and what businesses must do to comply.

Warner Bros. was sued for copyright infringement over the Nyan Cat meme in a video game. Here’s what the case taught about internet meme copyright ownership.

Michigan courts have not clearly established the rights of anonymous bloggers to avoid identification. Here’s what the legal landscape looks like for anonymous online speech in Michigan.

WIPO reported a 5% increase in cybersquatting cases filed under the UDRP. Here’s what the trend reveals about domain name abuse and how brand owners are fighting back.