Practice Areas

Technology and E-Commerce

If a website collects personal information or requires visitor registration, there are serious consequences for the operator if the visitor is under age 14 or resides in the European Union. This is just one example of constantly changing national, state and local legislation impacting electronic-based business. Failure to understand and comply with the most current developments may lead to serious consequences that can cost time and money.

The Technology and E-Commerce Practice provides proactive strategies and solutions for companies conducting business electronically. The main goal of the practice is to maximize the value and minimize the legal risk of electronic-based business activities.

Our experienced practitioners track the latest advances in the law and are positioned to handle a complete range of e-commerce, technology, privacy and Internet legal matters, including:

• Domain name registrations and dispute resolutions
• Technology licensing
• Business method patents
• Digital and electronic signatures
• Software development and licensing
• Outsourcing agreements
• Enforceable click-through agreements
• Web site terms of service and effective privacy policies
• Issues relating to third party linking, metatagging, framing or email spamming
• Compliance with data collection regulations including COPPA and EU Directives