There are two key documents or statements that all websites should post before (or at least soon after) going "live" on the Internet. First, your site's terms of use govern your relationship with users, allowing you to set boundaries of acceptable behavior by your...
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DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 11:07am - 0 comments -
If you publish or use the creative work of others, their trademarks, or certain confidential business information without the permission of the owner, you may be exposing yourself to legal liability for violations of intellectual property law . Fortunately, if you allow...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 11:14am - 0 comments -
Even frivolous lawsuits dismissed at a relatively early stage of the litigation can be expensive to defend, and the cost skyrockets the longer the litigation continues, particularly if judgment is rendered against you. While most lawsuits never get to trial, if you lack the...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 12:09pm - 0 comments -
If you have homeowners or renters insurance , your policy may cover some of your online activities. Most such policies cover damages and legal fees incurred in suits against the insured for "bodily injury," and "bodily injury" is often defined as...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 12:14pm - 0 comments -
If your online activities are not covered under your current insurance policies, a growing number of companies are offering media liability insurance. While these policies are expensive -- perhaps prohibitively so for a newly formed business -- they can also be quite...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 12:27pm - 0 comments -
Homeowners insurance policies (and renters insurance policies) typically provide some personal liability coverage that may cover claims brought against you arising from your online activities. As a general rule, however, the more you expose yourself to potential claims, the...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 12:32pm - 0 comments -
Most homeowners insurance policies exclude coverage for liability relating to "business pursuits." Although the exact formulation varies by state, the courts generally define a "business pursuit" as a continual or recurrent activity carried out for...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 12:37pm - 0 comments -
Even if you have done everything right and taken every possible precaution, there may come a time when you are sued or receive a legal threat. The first thing you should do is take a deep breath and assess the situation. First, determine what type of legal threat you...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 1:16pm - 0 comments -
You’ve received a letter or email threatening legal action. Now what? First, do not panic. Don’t immediately comply with the letter, get angry and write a fiery response, or destroy the letter in the hope that the issue will go away. You have many decisions to make on how...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 1:30pm - 0 comments -
You've received a document that might be a subpoena. Your immediate reaction may be shock and a desire to immediately obey its request. As with anything legal, it's best not to act on impulse but to carefully consider the options before you. While you will likely need to...
DMLP Staff - 01/27/2008 - 1:41pm - 0 comments -
