As an Internet Attorney, I know that when you’re putting together joint ventures for your online business, it’s important to consider your long-term interests.
Here’s a costly brick-and-mortar biz example from Starbucks on what not to do.
Several years ago, Starbucks wanted to distribute its coffee in grocery stores and other places beyond its cafes. Because Kraft already had the distr
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010
Don't Be An Idiotpreneur
As an Internet lawyer, I look for lessons in the offline world that can be applied to your online business.
Today's lesson is about an idiotpreneur profiled in a national newspaper as if she had done something smart.
Ms. Idiotpreneur's business was going down the toilet. Blaming it on the economy, there were telltale signs throughout the article that the real problem was Ms. Idiotpreneur.
To
Today's lesson is about an idiotpreneur profiled in a national newspaper as if she had done something smart.
Ms. Idiotpreneur's business was going down the toilet. Blaming it on the economy, there were telltale signs throughout the article that the real problem was Ms. Idiotpreneur.
To
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Taking a resolution mulligan
The past year has been hell for many Internet marketers…bankruptcies, divorces (often triggered by debt), and even deaths in the family. I’ve seen all of these happen this year to clients and friends.
If you’ve hit some speed bumps in your business and personal life this year, how are you reacting to them?
Pretending they didn’t happen?
Accepting defeat?
Waiting for next year to cr
If you’ve hit some speed bumps in your business and personal life this year, how are you reacting to them?
Pretending they didn’t happen?
Accepting defeat?
Waiting for next year to cr
Friday, November 19, 2010
Texas Internet Lawyer Mike Young
How can Texas Internet Lawyer Mike Young help your online business?
As a Texas Internet Lawyer, Mike represents website owners both in the Lone Star State and globally. From Canada to Hong Kong, he's helped online companies protect and grow their businesses by putting key legal protections in place.
It's important to note that Mike is not a trial lawyer. However, clients who need an Internet l
As a Texas Internet Lawyer, Mike represents website owners both in the Lone Star State and globally. From Canada to Hong Kong, he's helped online companies protect and grow their businesses by putting key legal protections in place.
It's important to note that Mike is not a trial lawyer. However, clients who need an Internet l
Julius Genachowski: FCC Chairman Mao Jumps The Shark
Who is FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski?
Julius Genachowski is a piece of work. The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), he ignores the U.S. Constitution in his quest to impose unwanted Net Neutrality rules on the Internet. He's like every sidekick you see working for Third World dictators trying to control the masses by force, against the rule of law, and contrary to the popul
Julius Genachowski is a piece of work. The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), he ignores the U.S. Constitution in his quest to impose unwanted Net Neutrality rules on the Internet. He's like every sidekick you see working for Third World dictators trying to control the masses by force, against the rule of law, and contrary to the popul
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Death of Internet Civility Changes Blog Rules
Web Lawyer Draws Line On Free Speech
Although I’m a big fan of free speech as a Web lawyer, there are some limitations.
Unfortunately, some of the fruits and nuts inhabiting cyberspace have decided that it’s perfectly okay to show up at this blog to personally attack me, clients, and friends with name-calling plus false and defamatory accusations.
Because Internet anonymity brings out t
Although I’m a big fan of free speech as a Web lawyer, there are some limitations.
Unfortunately, some of the fruits and nuts inhabiting cyberspace have decided that it’s perfectly okay to show up at this blog to personally attack me, clients, and friends with name-calling plus false and defamatory accusations.
Because Internet anonymity brings out t
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Facebook stunt lands guy in jail
Too often, as a Website attorney, I see domestic disputes turn into online stalking and harassment. Then there's this case involving a guy who went nuts when his girlfriend broke up with him.
In this case, the guy threatened his ex, stole her stuff, and then decided to get “revenge” using Facebook as the weapon. He posted a naked pic of her on Facebook and made it public so that a half bill
In this case, the guy threatened his ex, stole her stuff, and then decided to get “revenge” using Facebook as the weapon. He posted a naked pic of her on Facebook and made it public so that a half bill
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Firesheep Sidejacking Privacy Alert
Firesheep Can Hack Your Social Media Accounts
What’s it take to hack your Facebook account, Twitter, or blog?
Not much.
Eric Butler has developed a tool that shows you exactly how vulnerable you are to having your accounts hacked by anyone using Firefox as a web browser and Butler’s new Firesheep plugin.
Known as “sidejacking” (a type of hijacking), here’s how it works…
What’s it take to hack your Facebook account, Twitter, or blog?
Not much.
Eric Butler has developed a tool that shows you exactly how vulnerable you are to having your accounts hacked by anyone using Firefox as a web browser and Butler’s new Firesheep plugin.
Known as “sidejacking” (a type of hijacking), here’s how it works…
Single mom’s life turned upside down by costly Internet mistake
Copyright Infringement Destroys Lives
There’s a single mom with four kids who just got nailed for $1.5 million for songs she illegally downloaded online. As an Internet marketer, I'm appalled. As a Web lawyer, I know that's the law at work (fair or not) and it's best to recognize instead of fight reality.
The music industry is “only” going to get $62,500 per song she downloaded (actually
There’s a single mom with four kids who just got nailed for $1.5 million for songs she illegally downloaded online. As an Internet marketer, I'm appalled. As a Web lawyer, I know that's the law at work (fair or not) and it's best to recognize instead of fight reality.
The music industry is “only” going to get $62,500 per song she downloaded (actually
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Net Neutrality Died November 2, 2010
Voters Kill Net Neutrality
As a Website attorney, I believe political support for Net Neutrality was just killed in the voting booths nationwide.
Here’s why…
95 Democrat congressional candidates signed a pledge in favor of Network Neutrality. Of those 95, every single one appears to have lost election/re-election.
Net Neutrality Makes Bad Politics
Although there a variety of issues at
As a Website attorney, I believe political support for Net Neutrality was just killed in the voting booths nationwide.
Here’s why…
95 Democrat congressional candidates signed a pledge in favor of Network Neutrality. Of those 95, every single one appears to have lost election/re-election.
Net Neutrality Makes Bad Politics
Although there a variety of issues at
Monday, November 1, 2010
With an advanced international law degree from Georgetown University and more than 16 years of real world legal experience, Internet attorney and consultant Mike Young is President of the Internet Ethics Council and creator of Website Legal Forms Generator software.
He helps entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses online.
To set up your initial consultation with Internet attorney You
He helps entrepreneurs protect and grow their businesses online.
To set up your initial consultation with Internet attorney You
Directory of Legal Products
Are you ready to protect and grow your business online but you don’t have the cash flow yet to pay for an Internet lawyer to represent you? Although there’s no substitute for advice from an Internet law firm, here are some products created to help you if you can’t afford to pay an Internet lawyer. All products were created or co-created by Internet business lawye
Are you ready to protect and grow your business online but you don’t have the cash flow yet to pay for an Internet lawyer to represent you? Although there’s no substitute for advice from an Internet law firm, here are some products created to help you if you can’t afford to pay an Internet lawyer. All products were created or co-created by Internet business lawye
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