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Articles about legal forms (0-50 of 2113)
- Real Estate, What Do You Need To Know?
By: Wade Anderson | - In some jurisdictions, the term real estate is used to denote immovable property and has legal ramifications that encompass land as well as accompanying permanent fixtures that are affixed to the land in the form of buildings etc. Real estate is very often thought to be synonymous with real property, also known as realty, in contrast with personal property. There is a need to distinguish real estate as being a reference to land and fixtures, as opposed to real property that may mean ownership ri ...
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- Are Non-clickers Bound By Your Saas Agreement?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
It's well settled that website click-wrapped agreements presented on SaaS (Software as a Service) websites and ecommerce sites are enforceable against the clicker -- but what about users who access someone else's account without clicking to agree -- are they bound also?
The answer is critical to SaaS websites and ecommerce seeking to create binding agreements.
Binding Clickers To SaaS Agreements
The ter ...
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- Saas And Ecommerce Sites - Don't Miss The May 1, 2009 Deadline
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
On March 20, 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) published its latest guidelines for the Red Flags Rule entitled "Fighting Fraud with Red Flags Rule: A How-To Guide for Business". These guidelines significantly broadened the scope of the applicability of the Red Flags Rule.
Many SaaS and ecommerce websites may now be surprised to learn that they are covered by the Red Flags Rule - and as a result they may face substantial liabi ...
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- Saas And Ecommerce Businesses -- Are You Liable For Failure To Bind Your Service Providers?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chiup Cooper
If you've been following legal developments on the Web in the last couple of years, you know that there is significant concern regarding privacy and data security. This concern is driven by consumers' fears over identity theft.
The Life Is Good Case - 5 Data Security Safeguards
In a well-known case filed against Lifeisgood.com, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced in a press release dated January 17, 2008, that Life ...
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- What's Behind Google's Requirement For Adsense Users To Modify Privacy Policies?
By: Chip Cooper | - In early March 2009, Google notified users of its new AdSense option, "interest-based advertising". With this announcement, Google also stated that "your privacy policy will now need to reflect the use of interest-based advertising".
What's behind this announcement, what is "interest-based" advertising, and what modifications may be required for your privacy policy if you use this advertising option?
Contextual Advertising; Behavioral Advertising
In ...
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- 2 Tips To Avoid Costly Liability For Visitors' Posts To Your Interactive Website
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
Many sites these days are interactive -- they permit site visitors to post to the site.
Forums and blogs would be at the top of most of our lists for types of interactive sites. However, different kinds of sites are also permitting owners to post, such as classified ad sites.
What happens if a visitor posts a defamatory statement '- or statements that are in violation of specific statutes -- on your blog, forum, or in a cla ...
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- Is Your Saas Agreement Enforceable -- Even Against Simba, The Agreeable Cat?
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
I thought I'd seen and heard it all in my Internet law practice, until a client referred me to an interesting article about a kitty cat named Simba that walked across a keyboard and clicked on an online, click-through agreement (also known as a "click-wrapped" agreement). The article is entitled "The Agreeable Cat", by Ann Loucks, and you can read it at http://www.ohesso.com/essays/essay006.htm.
My client wanted to know whether the agreeme ...
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- Ecommerce Websites -- 3 Tips To Avoid Liability For Actions Of Your Online Resellers
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
Recent case law confirms once again: if online agreements are presented properly to end-users, they're legally enforceable.
This continuing trend is good news for websites that contract with registered users though SaaS Agreements, Membership Agreements, Subscription Agreements, Terms of Sale, Content License Agreements, and the like.
Why? Among other things, this means that important legal disclaimers and limitations of l ...
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- 3 Tips For Your General Audience Site To Avoid Tripping The Coppa Trap
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright 2009 Chip Cooper
If you think that the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) applies only to websites that target children under 13, you're uninformed. Sony found out the hard way, and as a result Sony has agreed to pay a $1 million fine in settlement of a case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). You can avoid falling into this trap with your general audience site if you follow 3 simple tips.
COPPA or COPA?
In January, ...
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- Your Privacy Policy: Plan Ahead Or Your Opt-in And Customer Lists May Be In Jeopardy
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
I talk to clients all the time about not falling into the trap of believing that their privacy policy is really nothing but a lot of fluff, filled with vague, self-serving statements such as "we respect your privacy".
It's actually way more than that; it's viewed as an enforceable contract by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and as such it may be construed against you and subject you to substantial liability.
It's ...
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- Use Of A Competitor's Mark In Keyword-triggered Ads - Legal Summary As We Begin 2009
By: Chip Cooper | - Copyright © 2009 Chip Cooper
In the last four years or so, cases involving keyword-triggered ads have been hotly litigated. As we begin 2009, it's a good time to look back to see if the law has settled a bit.
The stakes regarding keyword-triggered ads are high-both for trademark owners and their competitors alike, and also for search engines. Companies spend significant sums on Internet advertising -- sums that routinely surpass even optimistic projections.
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- 2009 Resolution -- Give Your Site A 10-point Legal Check-up
By: Chip Cooper | - It's early in the year, and it's time to fulfill your resolution to give your site a quick legal check-up.
Online businesses are now highly regulated, and there's substantial liability if you site's not legally compliant. In addition, your customers are becoming more Internet savvy, and a site that's not legally compliant is not going to be trusted.
So, let's get started.
Use This Checklist If You Already Have The Basic Site Documents In Place
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- The Importance Of Legal Forms
By: Lance Thorington | - No matter who you are or what you do for a living, at some point you will have the need to use a legal form. Let's say that you are selling your car. You know you can trade in your vehicle at the car dealership, but you will never receive the asking price that you are hoping for.
You will need to sell your car privately and as a result of the sale; you will want to provide the buyer with a legal form that states the vehicle is being sold "as is."
That means if the ...
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- "red Flag" Identity Theft Alert -- Is Your Site In The Cross Hairs?
By: Chip Cooper | - In October 2008, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is delaying enforcement of the Red Flag rules six months to May 1, 2009.
The reason for the delay is uncertainty over who is covered. Just who is covered (and therefore liable for failure to comply) is still somewhat confusing. However, if you're not sure you're covered, particularly if you're a SaaS site, you'd better check out the rules carefully in order to avoid liability for failure to comply.
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- Website Copy: Beware Of Unintended Warranties If You Write Your Own Product Descriptions
By: Chip Cooper | - If you're like most small ecommerce businesses, you'll write your own product/service descriptions. In doing so, you will encounter a legal pitfall unknown to most... you may be creating unintended warranties that could result in substantial liability.
How can this be? How can you unwittingly create a warranty for which you will be held legally liable?
Uniform Commercial Code Warranties
The Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) is a collection of state laws t ...
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- Online Legal Forms: Save Time And Money
By: rex jung | - Did you know that legal forms can be downloaded from the internet? Many people do not realize that simple legal matters, like the formation of an LLC, developing a living trust, registering a trademark, powers of attorney and even divorce papers, can be effectively handled online. They are also compliant with each states' laws. For example, in Arizona there are hundreds of possible legal documents that can be downloaded which are completely compliant with state codes.
Many of the ...
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- The Two Little Known Secrets Of Successful Real Estate Investing
By: jamesnoha | - If you're new to investing in real estate, it may seem confusing and complicated. With all those contracts, property titles, and legal forms, it can tend to look like rocket science, but it's not. I believe the main reason people get so confused about real estate investing is simply because it's new to them. I think that as we get older, trying something new becomes harder because we get stuck in our old ways. The good news is I have a solution for you. I'm going to suggest ...
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- How To Use Available Legal Forms
By: Wade Anderson | - The use of legal forms is necessary in most business environments and varies according to the purpose for which they are intended. Using prepared legal forms is beneficial to both small as well as large companies. There are numerous, simple legal forms that deal with everything from minor issues such as issuing a bill of sale or health care directive or there may be more complex legal forms for more complex issues such as those related to stock issuances and bankruptcies.
It is n ...
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- Things To Consider When Selecting A Lease Agreement
By: Kevin Kiene | - There are countless choices for the consumer when choosing a Lease agreement. The technology of the World Wide Web has opened doors to even further choices. The Lease is one of the most important documents when becoming a Landlord. It is the foundation of your business. Choose wisely; do not make your decision entirely about cost. Use the points below to assist you in making a competent decision.
1. Is it legal? Most of the generic lease agreement forms available on the market con ...
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- Employment Contracts Protect The Rights And Interests Of Your Business
By: James Cochran | - When we think of employing people, various different images come to mind. We think of resumes, job interviews, or even handshake agreements meant to finalize the hiring of individuals who will add value to a business or organization. What we often don't think of regarding the employing of people are legal contracts or the employment contract. Yet, without these, a business owner can find themselves in a sea of legal and financial trouble without a lifeline to save them. Legal contracts can be th ...
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- The Importance Of Licensing And Contracts In The Software Industry
By: James Cochran | - For the software professional, the industry can often be a quagmire of software license agreements, copyright issues, and a whole range of legal complexities that can make you wonder if a law degree is necessary to develop software these days.
However, that's why a software contract is so important in helping to address some of these complexities. While the international status of things like software license agreements can make things more difficult than necessary, a contract ca ...
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- Good Contracts Should Save Time And Costs
By: James Cochran | - Some business owners might forego the necessity of a contract when making a business deal because they think it might take too much time or simply hinder the business relationship and the smooth transfer of goods or services. Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, if you want to avoid spending time and money, and would prefer to focus on relationships and service, then contracts are most certainly the way to go. They can not only be relatively easy to have created, they reduce the cha ...
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- The Devil's In The Details - Make Sure Your It Contracts Are Thorough
By: James Cochran | - Contracts are meant to ensure that parties in a business deal whatever it is know what their obligations are and agree to carry them out to the fullest. Not only is this the case with respect to IT contracts, but it's the case with respect to any business agreement.
Even contracts, as simple as handshake deals, should ultimately include some specificity as to what's expected of each party. The more open-ended a contract is, the more you're courting the possibility of conf ...
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- Yes, You Can Even Get Contracts On The Web
By: James Cochran | - Does it really matter where legal contracts come from? If you write a contract on the back of a napkin, does it make it any less binding than one produced formally in a lawyer's office? The short answer is no. As the saying goes, a contract is a contract is a contract. One written by two chefs in the back of a kitchen is as legally binding as that produced by a top law firm.
The question then arises: "Well, just because a contract is legal, does it make it any good?" And it's a g ...
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- The Contract Agreement In Today's Globalized It Environment
By: James Cochran | - Perhaps in no sector of business is globalization having a greater impact than in information technology, or IT. The extent to which this sector crosses borders is considerable, as is the complexity involved in associated legal issues.
When it comes to information technology, and those doing business in the field, it can be difficult to know what laws apply to which aspects of a service or product. There are software licensing agreements to consider. There are manufacturing locat ...
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- What Is The Purpose Of A Cohabitation Agreement?
By: Donovan Baldwin | - A cohabitation agreement can be of significant importance to the health of a relationship between life partners in today's society. Without such an agreement between them, the members of the relationship could find the failure to take such matters as are covered in a cohabitation agreement could have negative and lasting impact on the relationship itself.
Having said all that, what the heck IS a cohabitation agreement?
Simply stated, it is, as its name implies, a w ...
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- Do It Yourself Last Will And Testament Tips
By: David F. | - Contemplation about your death is never pleasant, but doing the wise thing by foreseeing the possible circumstances of your demise and impact on your family is an honorable act. A last will is a document/form that will ensure your wishes are upheld upon your death.
The most important reason why you probably want to make a perfect last will and testament is because you want your loved ones to inherit your precious wealth. You can also use a last will to determine whom the legal gua ...
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- When's The Right Time To Buy Real Estate? Now!
By: Kevin Kiene | - Many people want to know "When is the right time to buy real estate?" Over the constant flow of information related to home prices, interest rates and discussions of buying or renting, it can be a challenging decision. In fact, if you wait for the "right time" to buy real estate, you may still be waiting ten years from now. Despite what you may hear, you don't need a crystal ball to make money in real estate and there is no ideal time to buy. With simple strategies, you can make solid profits in ...
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- Better Screening = Better Tenants
By: Kevin Kiene | - Do you want to rent your home, but are scared that you will get a renter who is a fraud? While your fears may be valid, there is a solution to this problem - better screening. Screening is the first process that starts once an individual shows interest towards your property and sends you an application. There have been hundreds of cases where malicious tenants have duped landlords. The tenants get this opportunity when the landlords are careless about screening the candidate's application file p ...
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- Online Legal Forms Can Save You Time And Money
By: Chris Robertson | - While there are certainly times when circumstances are such that you need to hire an attorney, many legal matters are routine. It's enormously frustrating to feel as though you have go to the expense and hassle of hiring a lawyer for a simple legal issue. Although attorneys would have you believe that every legal maneuver requires their assistance, the reality is that you often don't need a lawyer - you just need the proper legal forms.
If you were to attempt to draft your own le ...
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- Steps Life Partners Can Take For Legal Protection
By: Donovan Baldwin | - Many states are taking steps to provide legal protection for life partners. However, in many instances, life partners, or those in a cohabitation situation, a mother living with her daughter, or an unmarried elderly couple living together for example, do not have a lot in the way of legal protections in the event of illness, incapacitating events, or death.
While the government may not have provided protection, there are legal steps that can be taken so that partners or cohabiter ...
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- What Is Power Of Attorney? When And How Would You Use It?
By: Donovan Baldwin | - There are times in life when someone may be asked to fill out a power of attorney form. At another time, someone may decide that they need a formal means of allowing someone to act on their behalf. Some people may have heard of a power of attorney, and some may simply be aware of the existence of such a creature but only have a hazy idea of what it does. So, let's define it, see when it could be used, see what types there are, and what the disadvantages and advantages are.
In i ...
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- Useful Tips For Landlords On Dealing With Problem Tenants
By: Kevin Kiene | - It is not uncommon to see landlords being victimized by bad tenants. There are innumerable cases where tenants who initially appeared to have a clean profile and nice attitude, suddenly turn vicious and start mistreating their landlord. When a landlord screens and interviews a prospective tenant he usually uses all possible means to find someone suitable, but sometimes these methods fail to work. Even with all the precautions a landlord takes, he often ends up with problem tenants like raucous p ...
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- The Legal Form Your Business Should Take
By: Makabongwe Maseko | - You have a choice to make on how best to legally organize your business, as a sole trader, partnership or limited company. Broadly speaking sole trader is the simplest and limited company and the most complex way of setting up a business, but each of the three methods provides advantages and disadvantages according to the type of business you operate. A professional advisor will be able to give you more detailed advice on which will be the most suitable arrangement for you. However, the followin ...
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- The Lease Agreement: Pay Now Or Pay Later
By: Kevin Kiene | - Question: What's the most important document between a landlord and tenant?
Answer: A lease.
This critical document, gives the tenant the right to occupy a property or unit. Basically, you are granting a tenant(s) the right to live in your property for a specified amount of time, and your primary protection comes from this one document.
As a landlord, it is much too easy to just trust a tenant with your property and assume that everything will be fi ...
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- Flip It Or Rent It, Create Larger Profits Through Real Estate Investing
By: Kevin Kiene | - Real estate is a tried and true investment that offers both short-term and long-term gains. Before you purchase a property, you will have to determine if it is best to flip the property, make improvements and sell it fast, or rent it out. We all know the market fluctuates; even people who are not involved in real estate investing know the terms "buyer's market" and "seller's market". Which decision you make depends on what is happening in the market and how much the property costs.
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- A New Lawyers Best Friend Pre Drafted Legal Forms:
By: Michael Goldstein, Esq. | - A newly admitted lawyer to the Massachusetts Bar, has several options upon receiving his or her license to practice law. They can apply for an associate position with a big firm, and conduct research for the next five years; they can apply to work in a small firm and do all the work the senior lawyers do not want to deal with; they can hang their own shingle. This article will take the perspective of the later, i.e., a recent law school graduate with an entrepreneurial spirit, a little cash on h ...
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- Your "what's Hot" List
By: Gloria Smith | - If you are involved in real estate, you know that no matter how simple the deal is, you will be tasked to prepare several documents, all of which are integral to its successful completion. If you miss out on one or a couple of the necessary supporting papers, your real estate transaction could be delayed, or worse, be rendered void. Even if it is time consuming and tedious, you really have to spend time poring over these papers, making sure that everything is in order and nothing is missing.
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- Why You Must Have A Residential Lease Agreement
By: Word Content | - Renting a home: whether the unit is a single detached house, a two-storey apartment, a modest condominium or a swanky penthouse suite, is not as easy as everyone perceives it to be. It involves more than having money change hands every week or month, depending on what payment terms have been agreed upon by both parties. Renting a home is about working together. It's about understanding the requirements of one another, and adapting to the codes of conduct specified by each.
In some ...
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- Land Contract Forms Are Back In Style!
By: Word Content | - Not many people are able to purchase properties, most especially real estate, in cash. Due to the volatile state of today's economy, even those who live in relatively economically progressive societies find it hard to either let go of a large chunk of hard earned cash or secure a large amount of money. As such, most real estate transactions are not completed in one sitting, but over an extended period of time.
Those who have already established a solid credit standing in banks and ...
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- The Quitclaim Deed - You Can Sell A House That You Don"€™t Own!
By: Word Content | - Normally, when you put your property up for sale, you have to present a document, called a warranty deed, which states that you are the legal owner of the property and that the title you have on hand is the original copy. But what if you dont have the title of the property yet you have the legal rights to it? What document can you then, present to prospective buyers? For situations such as these, the appropriate form to use is the called the Quitclaim Deed form.
A Quitclaim Dee ...
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- The All Important Real Esate Document
By: Gloria Smith | - Selling or purchasing a piece of real estate, be it a house, condominium, or an apartment, is probably one of the most important financial transactions a person will conduct in his lifetime. This single purchase is bound to affect the lifestyles of several people for years to come.
Due to the long-term effect a single real estate transaction may have on the buyer and the seller, it is important that all the details pertaining to this transaction be formalized. It is not enough tha ...
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- All The Forms You Need
By: Word Content | - Any transaction involving an exchange of money for products and/or services should be properly documented. For purchases of small items, you normally get an official receipt or a docket from the vendor once you hand over your payment. For larger and more expensive items such as furniture, equipment, and appliances, the process will involve more documentation. In exchange for your hard-earned cash, the seller will not only hand over the receipt, but a warranty card to protect you against factory ...
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