eCommerce
Electronic commerce, also known as eCommerce, refers to the purchase and sale of products or services online. Electronic commerce law addresses such issues as compliance with applicable Internet and technology legal regulatory requirements.
Court Finds Texas Hold ’Em Poker is a Game of Skill
A federal judge in New York recently held that Texas Hold ‘Em poker is a game of skill and therefore not gambling under federal law. This is the first time a federal court has held that poker is not gambling under the Illegal Gambling Business Act (the “IGBA”). Federal prosecution under the IGBA requires both…
Read Article...Groupon Reaches Preliminary Settlement of Consumer Protection Law Allegations
It is no secret that the daily deal industry is white-hot. Earlier this month, Groupon reached a settlement of several consolidated putative class action lawsuits venued in federal court in California. The lawsuits against Groupon and several of its merchant partners alleged violations of the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (“EFTA”), as recently amended by the Credit…
Read Article...FTC Regulatory Compliance and Online Consumer Protection
There are many conceivable ways to avoid a federal or state regulators’ spotlight. However, attentive and deliberate complaint-monitoring may just be one of the best strategies that online businesses can adopt to avoid undesired attention from regulators related to privacy and marketing practices. The Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) consumer protection division obviously have their eyes…
Read Article...Online Penny Auctions Hotter Than Ever
The popularity of online penny auctions sites, a relatively new phenomenon on the Internet, continues to rise. Penny auction sites are a great way to grab a bargain on top brand products. Unlike traditional auction sites such as eBay, penny auction sites are pay-to-bid but the potential savings on state-of-the-art electronic products is tremendous. Penny auction sites…
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