Assuming that a lottery was run wholly online from outside of the US how could you be liable to any US state law, who owns nett?

Many legal issues to address. Look at www.gameattorneys.com or gamblinglawupdate.com for some basic legal information. You should plan on...

There are numerous legal issues to consider when producing erotic content, including compliance with Section 2257 (age records compilation and...

The answer depends on whether the TV show has trademark rights in its name, which is almost a given. Using a variant of that name to sell products...

Should someone be worried about accidental posting of nude sexting photos on limewire

There are numerous legal concerns generated by posting underage, sexually-oriented images. First, the creation, possession, and posting of the...

Is a listing host of online reviews liable when they say I cannot pursue legal action against a reviewer?

The review site is protected from liability based on Section 230 immunity. Online service providers get special legal protection from lawsuits...

Is free sweepstakes style game (like freelotto.com) is considered a gambling? Do I need some special license to operate this?

Sweepstakes law is somewhat complex and varies from state to state. Gambling requires 3 elements; prize, chance, and consideration (I.e., a...

Online gaming?

Online gaming is restricted primarily at the federal level, through the UIGEA and the Wire Wager Act. There are exemptions for certain activities,...

Does 47 USC 230 apply to website host services (like GoDaddy, who host customer sites)?

Section 230 does not protect against intellectual property claims. The DMCA provides safe harborfrom copyright claims for hosts, if all the legal...

Very few (if any) electronic communications are truly anonymous. Between the potential for NSA surveillance, interception warrants, National...

Can I license content to my own businesses?

If the original agreement with the content creators allows for assignment of the rights, then you can typically license content to other entities,...