Contract negotiations are fluid discussions which often take shape based on non-scientific factors such as emotions, relationships, style and perceived leverage. Having said that, there are certain concepts a blogger should always expect...
Read More →Dan and I counsel a number of bloggers on issues ranging from compliance (i.e., privacy issues, contest and sweepstake rules, FTC disclosure guidelines, and DMCA safeguards) to intellectual property protection (i.e., trademarks, copyrights,...
Read More →Last month we covered some of the issues that should be addressed in your privacy policy. Now, we’ll turn our attention to your terms and conditions, also known as terms of service (“TOS”)....
Read More →Previously, we’ve discussed the DMCA “safe harbors” which, if followed, can help you avoid liability for hosting third-party infringing material on your blog. A couple of months ago we began covering privacy policies...
Read More →Success! Two months in a row where we can address a pressing member question! This time, it’s about copyright infringement. The iFabbo member writes: “I have been having a horrible time lately with people...
Read More →The “Comments” section is an essential aspect to most blogs. It’s where you develop an actively engaged community. It’s also where you become most susceptible to legal liability related to defamation, privacy rights,...
Read More →Who doesn’t love free stuff? Hosting giveaways has long been the tool of choice to persuade readers to follow a particular blogger on another one of their social media sites and to invite...
Read More →We live in an information economy. While many companies have privacy policies and/or terms and conditions on their websites governing how they collect and use personal information, such policies are typically poorly drafted,...
Read More →Defamation suits have intensified as people increasingly post opinions online without considering the consequences. While the First Amendment freedom of speech does apply to blog posts, it does not mean that bloggers can...
Read More →We’ve spent the last few newsletters discussing some of the laws affecting blogs and bloggers. Now, we’d like to discuss how best to protect yourself from any liability resulting from failing to adhere...
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