How far should you go in retaining the rights to what you've designed, built, or coded? Is retaining the copyright merely protecting yourself, or is it holding your client hostage?Read More
Legal Issues
A partnership gone bad can make you wish you’d never gone into business. Yet, the right partner can take your business to places you'd never get to on your own. John Tabita weighs in on this... Read More
Craig discusses why pre-ticked opt-in checkboxes have been banned in the EU and why they've never worked.Read More
How closely are you monitoring the user-generated content being published on your portfolio of sites? In this article, Chris explores the ramifications of hosting content that is defamatory, and how... Read More
I had the pleasure of connecting with Eric Raymond while putting together my new column on navigating the open source licensing world. Much like the initiatives to standardize the Linux desktop and... Read More
The decision to use an open source license can plunge Web professionals into a mire of patent, trademark and copyright law. In this expose, Blane speaks with Eric Raymond, cofounder of the Open... Read More
Since open source has emerged and shifted the way we think about technology solutions, the discussion of open source is now settling around business and legal issues rather than technical ones.... Read More
The Internet has taken intellectual property and copyright law and turned it on its head. Blane talks with principal legal advisor to the US Copyright Office, Rob Kasunic, about the role of... Read More
The Joe Job is a form of Website sabotage used by vindictive visitors or competitors. As your site becomes more successful, you become more vulnerable. Dillian leverages his own bitter experience in... Read More
Does your code belong to you? Or your client? Freelance and contract development situations can leave Web developers open to expensive legal battles. Janet explains how to protect your rights!Read More
Starting an ecommerce business can be a legal minefield. Fortunately, Judith's put together this guide to the key legal issues you should consider - it's a must-read for any ecommerce entrepreneur.Read More
A site use agreement can save you from litigation by site users - but only if it's written the right way. Judith shows what should be included, and how an agreement can protect you.Read More
Business names, domain names, trade names, trademarks - where does it end? Judith has the answers in this down-to-earth guide to selecting a name for your company.Read More
Has your site been ripped? Design theft may be common, but you *can* fight it! Oleg explains how to solve the problem cheaply - and his handy email templates will help you see justice done.Read More
