Online Contract Formation & Internet Transactions

As with many other aspects of our lives, the Internet has changed everything! As a result, congress stepped in and created laws specificly to govern business on the Internet. If you have a legal problem and it stems from a web site or internet transaction or posting, then you need an Internet lawyer to deal with cyberlaw issues.

The sending of bulk email is a high-risk plan. However, if you comply with the CAN-SPAM Act you can reasonably and legally send unsolicited email to third parties. As Internet law lawyers, we make sure you are compliant with all the requirements of the CAN-SPAM act and provide you with solid legal advice. 

Massachusetts COPPA Complience

In response to the expansion of the internet and its potential to violate personal privancy, Congress passed the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (“COPPA”).  COPPA is aimed at websites that offer services directly to children under age 13, but it is also aimed at websites making their services available to children under age 13, despite not being the primary users. 

If your company engage minors and requires any type of online communication with minors, our firm can advise you on how to stay in complience with these strict regulations.

Enforceability of online contracts:

Contracts that are drafted and intended for internet or online use have very specific requirments. A contract drafted for online use, must follow these requirements. Our law firm can assist your company in creating and enforcing such Internet contracts including website terms of use, privacy policys, sales contracts and user agreements. We assist your company in complying with the FCDA.