Category: Internet Law

Receiving a copyright infringement claim as an online retailer can be stressful. Learn what counts as infringement, what claimants must prove, your available defenses, and how to respond strategically.

Unclear, outdated, or poorly implemented e-commerce contracts can expose your business to disputes and liability. Learn the most common contract weak spots and how to fix them before they backfire.

Affiliate marketers face FTC disclosure requirements, false advertising liability, and data privacy obligations. Learn the best practices to stay legally compliant and protect your business.

Affiliate marketers can face legal liability for promoting defective or misleading products. Learn what the FTC requires, when you can be sued, and how to protect yourself.

Learn how FTC deceptive pricing rules and California’s Business & Professions Code Section 17501 apply to online retailers using strike-through and discount pricing tactics.

In today’s digital age, many customers rely on online reviews when deciding where to eat, shop, and even do business. Reading reviews is just as effortless as posting them. With just a few clicks, anyone can post feedback that reaches thousands, and sometimes millions of people. While honest criticism is part of doing business, not […]

Data breaches are no longer rare, headline-only events. Data breaches can happen to any business, regardless of size, from startups and small businesses to established companies. When customer data is stolen, whether by hackers, leaked by an employee, or accidentally exposed due to a website error, one question comes to mind: Who is responsible? Nowadays, […]

A few years ago, e-commerce was an uncharted territory for many. Today, e-commerce has become the backbone of countless businesses and continues to grow. However, the legal rules governing e-commerce are still unfamiliar to many businesses. Selling online is not just about a smooth checkout and proper marketing; it also comes with legal responsibilities that […]

Cybersquatting is one of those digital threats that businesses and individuals often do not think about until they find themselves victims. You click on a link of a familiar brand name, and you’re suddenly led to the wrong website. Customers get confused, trust may be lost, and for a business, you may face outright money […]

Millions of businesses reach customers through e-commerce every day. As the demand for online shopping grows, so do the concerns about data privacy, transparency, and legal compliance. Even with the convenience of online shopping, shoppers still want to know what happens to their personal information, and regulators expect businesses to spell it out clearly. If […]