Can a business established in md who has a passive website be sued in another state?

The answer depends on the content of the site. If the site advertises products or services and residents outside Maryland respond and purchase,...

Selling Information Online, Do i need a terms and agreement? Disclaimers?

You need to very prominently publish disclaimers about the information [i.e., the information cannot be relied upon to take or refrain from taking...

Starting a online software company (one employee...self)

You're kidding, right? You want someone to TELL you how to start a software company? And why do you think anyone would just give to you their...

Great analysis by Attorney Bass. One factual tidbit however: the photograph was taken "for an advertisement in the magazine." The "work" for...

If the person "obtained" the password unlawfully then, yes, using the password to access its owner's Facebook is unlawful -- in fact, it's a crime...

I had a contract to ghostwrite a book in which I did not assert ownership. The client received hard and electronic copies.

Your contract should contain a provision that explains what will happen if the purchase price is not paid. If it doesn't, then you and your...

When does the copyright infringement statute of limitations expire for online material?

Hmm. It’s common sense that when the facts of a question change the answer changes as well. You started by positing that you would copying...

When does the copyright infringement statute of limitations expire for online material?

Wow. You really need a good talkin' to from a no-nonsense attorney before you begin the business that it sounds like you're planning. Q: ...

Trademark Question

The reason the other applicant did not list its date of first use of its mark is likely because it hasn't begun using the mark. Which is fine. ...

I own and operate a few small websites that I write factual information & reviews of products on & use images found on the web.

Q: Overall is this legal and ok? R: Copying and publishing w/o a license photographs that are not yours is copyright infringement. Period....