Affiliate Compensation Disclosure - New FTC Guideline Effective Soon | ArticlesBase.com

October 31st, 2009

Affiliate Compensation Disclosure is one of several new guidelines that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will bring on line on December 1, 2009.  This new rule will affect everyone who is an internet marketer, blogger or website business owner in the U.S. who has affiliate links on their sites.

The Affiliate Compensation Disclosure states that if you have a “material connection” between your website and an affiliate, you must state that you are an affiliate and may “receive compensation for advertising or for reviewing the product in your blog or website.”

While the new FTC Guides will be put in place to protect consumers from fraudulent claims and misleading advertising, it still may be costly for an innocent blogger or hapless website owner through fines and sanctions levied by the FTC. While the old adage “caveat emptor”(let the buyer beware) may now be a thing of the past with this new FTC ruling, you (blogger or website owners with affiliate links) need to be cautious and protect your interests. The new adage may well become “caveat venditor” (let the seller beware).

Some questions you need to ask yourself:

 1. How can I protect myself and my blog or website from the new FTC Guides? Your choice is to consult an internet lawyer or use a software program to generate the needed legal forms.

 2. Are there other forms I need on my blog or website other than the Affiliate Compensation Discloure Statement? Yes. You should also have Terms and

Conditions of Use, Privacy Policy, Anti-Spam Policy, External Links Policy, Earnings Disclaimer, Affiliate Agreement, and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Notice.

 

 3. Where can I get the forms? Again, you can consult an internet lawyer or use a software program to generate the forms.

 4. Why use a software program? Cost would be the main reason.

 5. What software program can I use? One program is The Affiliate Compensation Disclosure Package created by Michael Young that addresses the protection 

issue from the FTC ruling.

Michael Young is well qualified to offer his software solution as he is an Internet Lawyer and President of the Internet Attorneys Association LLC. He also created a software suite called the Website Legal Forms Generator that includes seven legal forms (mentioned in question 2) that each internet marketer should have on their websites. Currently, the Affiliate Compensation Disclosure Package based on the new FTC guidelines is offered as a bonus in the Website Legal Forms Generator software. This bonus can be discontinued at anytime.

How do you put the forms on your websites? You can access these programs by installing Website Legal Forms Generator on your desktop, clicking the icon, answering a few questions and clicking the generate button to prepare your documents. Website Legal Forms Generator also gives you a reference guide to answer questions about use and installation of the software. They offer help with any question that is just an e-mail away. It comes with a 30 day money back guarantee. The Affiliate Compensation Disclosure legal form is a separate form and may require different set up options.

How do I know about these products? I tried them and put them on all of my websites. I liked the product so much, I became an affiliate for them.

The new FTC policy is coming! Your choice is to hire an internet lawyer or use a software program like the Affiliate Compensation Disclosure Package and

Website Legal Forms Generator. You need to protect yourself and protect your sites.

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Possible Offenses & Charges – Internet Identity Theft | ArticlesBase.com

October 30th, 2009

Identity theft has been a crime for decades, but with the advent of the Internet, new laws are regularly be passed in regards to online identity theft. If you’ve been charged with this type of crime, it’s important to understand what you can expect.

The severity of the punishment for an Internet identity theft will typically be based on two things. Most importantly, it will be based on the amount of property or goods that were stolen. This is measured in monetary value. Second, the punishment is also likely to be based on previous conviction records. Because the charges can vary, the right criminal defense for you will be determined by the specific charge against you.

No matter how severe the charges are, it’s important to retain a criminal attorney who has experience with these charges. There are several ways they can make the process smoother for you. First of all, they’ll be able to clearly explain the charges to you. Due to the fact that these charges are often the result of new laws on the books, it can be difficult to get the information you need to know how to properly defend yourself. A lawyer will have access to information that is not readily available by doing your own research.

Keep in mind that the prosecution has access to virtually unlimited resources. Make no mistake, there are many lawyers, clerks and aides working behind the scenes to build a case against you. The only way to ensure that all of your bases are covered, and that you’re amassing the best criminal defense possible, is to hire a criminal attorney who can use their team to compete with the prosecution.

When you’re choosing a lawyer for an Internet identity case, it’s best to choose someone who has experience in similar cases. They’ll be able to use their prior research and experience to best defend your case. Ask they for information on cases they’ve handled that are similar to yours, and inquire about their success. Choose an attorney who has a proven track record of positive results.

Many people who are facing an identity theft charge worry about the cost of hiring a criminal attorney. However, when you consider the lost wages resulting from legal battle that’s drawn out longer than it needs to be, or the wages lost as a result of being imprisoned, you can see that the money spent is well worth it. Hiring the right attorney can result in an expedited process and a better result.

It’s normal, understandable and reasonable that you should be frightened and concerned when you’re charged with this type of crime. The reality though is that if you retain the best lawyer for your criminal defense, your chances of a positive outcome will be significantly improved. Not only will your outcome be more likely to be favorable, you’ll find the process much easier to deal with you have someone on your side who understands the process and can make sure you understand it as well.

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Getting Harassed Via Email? Track the Culprit Down With Reverse Email Search

October 29th, 2009

This article shows how the average user can use reverse email search services and tools to take a stand and actually do something about email harassment and email stalking.

Spam is one thing but email harassment and stalking is something totally different. This can be a very frightening and unnerving situation. Even more frightening is the fact that the anonymous nature of the Internet can make it difficult to discover the identity of the perpetrator.

Due to the serious nature of this type criminal activity, you should never ignore email threats and harassment. You should always save a copy of the email and also print it out. Armed with this evidence, you should go to the proper authorities and file a formal complaint.

The “authorities” in this case should include your email provider, the email sender’s provider, and the local police or constable. Depending on the severity of the harassment, it can generally be addressed by one or more of the above mentioned contacts.

People who take it upon themselves to harass others via email usually do so because they feel safe from detection. They feel that if they can hide the origination point of their threatening emails, no one will ever find them.

A few of the large email providers are responding to these threats by making their sign up procedures more stringent. They are requesting more personal information as well as enhancing verification processes for new email accounts.

As in many cases, the perps and culprits are generally one step ahead and can quickly and easily circumvent many of the precautionary measures put in place by the email providers.

Because the cost to setup truly effective verification methods would prove to be prohibitive. If they opt to pay these high costs for increased security — free email would probably be a thing of the past. 

If you are an average Internet email user, you most likely do not have the tools or knowledge to perform a comprehensive reverse email search. Not to fear — there are services that will allow you to use the reverse email process to track down offenders.

Stop being fodder for these “cyber perps”. Get more tools and information you need to find them and report them. If you don’t have this problem now, you should still be prepared.

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Bylaw Legal Form - The Internet Solution | ArticlesBase.com

October 28th, 2009

The Internet. Never has there been so much information available to the common man on all sorts of topics. The danger being of course that one can never really know if the information they are reading about is actual facts or complete fantasy.
 
While this is not important maybe when searching for information on a rock band or trying to look up when a movie is playing locally, but when that information is medical or legal you need to be sure that what you’re reading is in fact valid.
 
Let’s say for the sake of discussion you are in need of a bylaw legal form. What would you do? Unless you have a law degree you can’t just simply sit down and type one out. But do you really want the expense of hiring an attorney to fill out a simple document like a bylaw form?
 
The legal arena is a tangled web in itself. There are so many laws and regulations covering all aspects of society. But thanks to the Internet simple procedures which were once only in the realm of attorneys only can now be taken care of much easier and less expensive by you with little to no legal training at all.
 
The easiest and best examples of this are simple legal forms which are now available all over the Internet. Where before these almost secret documents were closely held by lawyers, one can now surf the web and download and print legal forms printing them out and saving literally hundred to thousands of dollars.
 
Take the bylaw form for example. This simple form can now be looked up and downloaded from many online legal advice sites and then filled out with all your personal information. Then simply print it out and take it to get notarized and you have a legal document which will be upheld in any court in the land.
 
Before getting a simple bylaw form filled out and official by a lawyer could easily cost hundred if not thousands of dollars depending on intricacies and details. Now with a simple download you can fill out your bylaw form and be on your way.
 
Bylaws are just one example of the legal forms available on the Internet but the reason bylaws is such a perfect example is that what you are doing yourself by downloading the form your self is exactly what a lawyer would do. He simply would tell his secretary or paralegal to fill out the form and then he would sign it handing it over.
 
Of course you will pay for an hour or more of the lawyer’s time when all that happened was what you can do yourself. So the next time you need a bylaw form just find and fill it out yourself.  Bylaw forms and more are all available right on the Internet. Your brand new legal advisor.

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High Court of Delhi quashes FIR against Biplab Saha & others in BPO data theft case | ArticlesBase.com

October 27th, 2009

In a major move against business issues being camouflaged as criminal complaints under Cyber Law provisions, the High Court of Delhi, India, recently quashed an FIR (First Information Report) in a BPO data theft case. The FIR No. 370/2005 was registered under the provisions of Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, combined with sections of the IPC by the Delhi Police in July 2005 and was based on a complaint by M/s Parsec Technologies Ltd against Biplab Saha and three other ex-employees who had started their own offshore outsourcing business  after leaving the company.

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How to Determine If You Comply With the FTC’s New Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising Guide

October 26th, 2009

Effective December 1, 2009, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will be adopting revised guides concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising.  These regulations, 16 CFR Part 255, could drastically affect the legality of any endorsement and testimonial you may use.  As one who publishes endorsements or testimonials to advertise your product or service, provides an endorsement or testimonial for free or for a fee, or otherwise utilizes endorsements or testimonials, this particular regulation has far-reaching implications.

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Copyright Registration in India | ArticlesBase.com

October 25th, 2009

Copyright registration in India provides the creator of wide range of materials like art, literature, music, films and broadcasts, sound recordings, official creations and any other services or material the economic right to let them control the use of their materials in several ways by issuing or making copies to the public, broadcasting or using on-line and performing in public. Additionally copyright registration India also offers moral right to the creator of specific kinds of materials and also to object to its mutilation or its distortion. The materials that are protected by India copyrights law are called as work.

However India Copyrights do not protect titles, names or ideas. The main purpose of copyright registration in India is to let copyright registrants gain economic rewards for their efforts and thereby encourage further creativity and development of new materials that benefit the country. There are several professional corporate legal lawyers India who can help you register copyright over your material or work. However the copyright material should often be the outcome of creative skill or investment and without protection and also significant labour as it would generally be easy for other to exploit material without even paying your creativity. However there are also exceptions to India copyrights so that some minor uses might not result in copyright infringements. The copyright registration service India would automatically protect copyright material if it is properly and lawfully registered offering you all the rights to own your material. Therefore make sure to choose the right copyright attorney India who can lawfully and successfully complete copyrights filing India.

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High Court of Delhi quashes FIR against Biplab Saha & others in BPO data theft case | ArticlesBase.com

October 24th, 2009

In a major move against business issues being camouflaged as criminal complaints under Cyber Law provisions, the High Court of Delhi, India, recently quashed an FIR (First Information Report) in a BPO data theft case. The FIR No. 370/2005 was registered under the provisions of Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, combined with sections of the IPC by the Delhi Police in July 2005 and was based on a complaint by M/s Parsec Technologies Ltd against Biplab Saha and three other ex-employees who had started their own offshore outsourcing business  after leaving the company.

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Funny Cat Videos Websites and the Law

October 23rd, 2009

Owning a funny cat videos maybe used as a personal project and for amusement, but it is vital that you appreciate that you are bound by a number of legal obligations. If members of your website are paying for the privilege to download the funny videos of cats, then it is imperative that you have a sufficiently robust security infrastructure to protect their personal details.

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Legal Services Outsourcing | ArticlesBase.com

October 22nd, 2009

Gaining effectiveness and staying profitable in today’s competitive business world has become really tough. Most of the international business law firms based in Europe and US are opting for the new Legal process outsourcing route to be productive. A number of International business law firms including legal departments in large corporations and even government organizations are increasingly outsourcing most of their legal issues to India to increase efficiency and reduce cost.

Similar to BPO activities legal services of India are efficient and affordable. Preparing Pleadings, proof-reading, docketing, transcription of recorded documents, research and litigation support, law firm marketing and case studies are some of the various works that are currently being outsourced to India. Legal outsourcing work in India costs nearly 80 percent less compared to the costs of using the same services in US or Europe.

Additionally the advantage of time zone, familiarity with common law doctrines and easy availability of English speaking lawyers attracts more foreign firms to opt for LPO services India. Indian attorney with UK/US qualifications are also sought after which is perfectly fulfilled by the top legal services India. Most of the overseas attorneys are impressed not just by their lower cost of labour differential but also through the speed and quality of work done. Therefore LPO India Lawyers are reported to be staffed round the clock. However legal outsourcing is also the most risk prone business sectors given concerns of attorney-client privilege and confidentiality, but the research analysts have found that its overall benefit have been tremendously boosted the business. Additionally LPO has also gained momentum in several offshore counties including South Korea and China.

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