Internet Law and Business Blog
"Focuses on business law and online marketing."
Author: Mike Young is a solo practitioner in Plano, Texas.
Blawg Related Categories: Internet Law • Law Practice Management • Legal Marketing & Consulting • Solo / Small Firm • Business Law
Recent Posts from Internet Law and Business Blog
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Internet Guru Ghouls: Marketing Vultures Feeding Off Of The Dead
I want to share with you an example of the utter lack of Internet marketing ethics and integrity that I encountered in the past week. In a certain info product niche (that shall remain nameless…
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Affiliate Email Disclosure: Free Sample Language
With the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines going into effect soon, many Internet marketers want to know how to disclose that links in their e-mails are actually affiliate links. I’ve prepared sample Affiliate E-mail…
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eBook Affiliate Links: Will You Get Sued?
With the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) advertising guidelines going into effect on December 1st, you’ll want to update your legal disclosures and disclaimers in your eBooks that have affiliate links. This is true whether…
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Testimonials, Federal Trade Commission, and Your Website
Two key website testimonial issues that the new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines discuss are compensation and context. Let’s look at both issues and how to deal with them. 1. Compensation. Material connections are a…
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FTC Fools: Nonlawyers Misinterpret New Advertising Guidelines
Why are some online business owners sabotaging their livelihoods by playing Internet lawyer without the education or experience to do it right? To be sure, some have been smart enough to read my free special…
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Internet Law Firm: How Much Does An Internet Attorney Charge?
The question isn’t how much an Internet attorney charges…it is, “How much money can an Internet lawyer save you?” If seeking qualified legal counsel prevents just one lawsuit or government investigation, chances are you’ve made…
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FTC New Compensation Disclosure Requirements: Free Internet Marketing Special Report
The Federal Trade Commission’s revised “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising” is causing a stir in the Internet marketing community because most website owners and affiliate marketers simply don’t know how…
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Landing Page Software: Get InstantLP For Your Websites And Help A Great Charity
I rarely recommend a product unless it’s something that can make a difference in the way you do business online. Raakesh Blokhra has created just such a product. After testing the beta version, I’m sticking…
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FTC New Rule: Bloggers Must Disclose Compensation
If there’s compensation for reviews or testimonials (including money or free products), such payment must be disclosed under new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines. Equally important, “advertisements that feature a consumer and convey his or…
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Internet Lawyer: When Should You Hire Cyber General Counsel?
Most entrepreneurs mistakenly refer to the creation of an attorney-client relationship as “hiring” a lawyer. In most instances, the relationship is actually one of independent contractor rather than employer-employee. However, there may come a point…