Synopses & Reviews
Presenting an emerging area of law,
Cyberlaw explores the legal doctrines and principles that apply to the operation and development of computer technology and the Internet.
It discusses the rapid legislative and judicial responses, demanded by the proliferation of the new technology, to resolve legal problems of the emerging technology, covering:
- Jurisdiction
- Constitutional issues
- E-business
- Property rights
- Cybercrime
Each chapter includes: - Chapter overview
- Review
- Key terms
- Relevant key cases
Cyberlaw is an excellent supplement to Introductory Law, Legal Research, Constitutional Law, Intellectual Property, and Business Law courses.
Review
"The coverage of e-business is very good. I like how the author divided the material into three distinct sections: contract formation, financing, and tax issues." Laura Barnard, Lakeland Community College
Synopsis
Presenting an emerging area of law, this book explores the legal doctrines and principles that apply to the operation and development of computer technology and the Internet. It discusses the rapid legislative and judicial responses, demanded by the creation of the new technology, to resolve legal problems of the emerging technology, covering: jurisdiction, constitutional issues, e-business, property rights, and cybercrime. For individuals interested in an introduction to constitutional and business law, as well as intellectual property.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Cyberlaw.
2. Jurisdiction.
3. Constitutional Law Issues.
4. On-Line Business Concerns.
5. Intellectual Property Law Issues.
6. Cybercrimes.
Appendix A. Convention on Cybercrime.
Appendix B. Child Online Protection Act of 1998.
Appendix D. USA Patriot Act.
Index.