Description
Springer Cyberlaw The Law Of The Internet 1996 Edition by Jonathan Rosenoer
CyberLaw provides a comprehensive guide to legal issues which have arisen as a result of the growth of the Internet and World Wide Web. As well as discussing each topic in detail the book includes extensive coverage of the relevant cases and their implications for the future. The book covers a wide range of legal issues including copyright and trademark issues defamation privacy liability electronic contracts taxes and ethics. A comprehensive history of the significant legal events is also included. Table of contents : 1 Copyright.- A. Exclusive Rights.- B. Subject Matter of Copyright.- C. Formalities.- D. Infringement.- 1. Direct Infringement.- 2. Contributory Infringement.- 3. Vicarious Liability.- E. Sources of Risk.- F. World Wide Web Sites.- G. Hypertext Links.- H. Graphical Elements.- I. E-Mail.- J. Postings.- K. Criminal Liability.- L. Fair Use.- M. First Amendment.- N. Software Rental.- O. Proposals for Change.- Appendix 1 Repair Deemed Unlawful CyberLaw (TM) (May 1993).- Free Speech & Toasters CyberLaw (Oct. 1993).- The End of Fair Use CyberLaw (Nov. 1993).- Pirates CyberLaw (April 1994).- Information & Infrastructure CyberLaw (July 1994).- Apple Loses CyberLaw (Sept. 1994).- Photocopying Unlawful CyberLaw (Dec. 1994).- Methods of Operation CyberLaw (March 1995).- Internet Infringement CyberLaw (April 1995).- Restraining Access CyberLaw (June 1995).- Government Recommendations CyberLaw (Sept. 1995).- Notice of Infringement CyberLaw (Nov. 1995).- Losing Data CyberLaw (Jan. 1996).- 2 Trademark.- Appendix 2 Famous Trademarks CyberLaw (Feb. 1996).- 3 Defamation.- Appendix 3 Libel & Suppression CyberLaw (Oct. 1994).- Online Defamation CyberLaw (May 1995).- 4 Privacy.- A. Common Law Privacy.- B. Constitutional Law.- C. Federal Statutes.- 1. Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986.- 2. Privacy Protection Act of 1980.- 3. Privacy Act of 1974.- 4. Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970.- 5. Right to Financial Privacy Act.- 6. Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991.- 7. Government E-Mail & Public Records.- 8. Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement.- D. Anonymity.- E. Technology Expanding Privacy Rights.- Appendix 4 Epson & E-Mail The Legal Side (Nov. 1990).- Privacy [U.S. v. Smith] CyberLaw (Dec. 1992).- E-Mail & Privacy CyberLaw (Feb. 1993).- Protecting Privacy CyberLaw (Sept. 1993).- The Privacy Directive CyberLaw (Aug. 1995).- 5 Duty of Care.- A. Negligence.- B. Negligent Misstatement.- C. Equipment Malfunctions.- D. Economic loss may not be recoverable.- E. Contractual Limitations of Liability.- 6 Criminal Liability.- A. Computer Fraud & Abuse Act.- B. Wire Fraud.- C. Electronic Communications Privacy Act.- D. Extortion & Threats.- E. Exports.- F. Sexual Exploitation of Children.- G. Obscene & Indecent Transmission.- 1. Obscenity.- 2. Indecency.- H. Obscene & Indecent Telephone Calls.- I. Copyright.- J. State Computer Crime Laws.- K. Stalking.- Appendix 6 The Internet Worm The Legal Side (Aug. 1991).- Digital Telephony CyberLaw (May 1992).- Search & Seizure CyberLaw (April 1993).- Copyright & Property CyberLaw (Jan. 1995).- True Threats CyberLaw (July 1995).- Cryptography & Speech CyberLaw (Oct. 1995).- Indecent Communication CyberLaw (Dec. 1995).- 7 Procedural Issues.- A. Jurisdiction.- B. Venue.- C. Conflicts of Law.- 1. Torts.- 2. Contracts.- 8 Electronic Contracts & Digital Signatures.- A. Are Electronic Agreements Enforceable?.- B. Public Key Encryption & Digital Signatures.- 1. Utah Digital Signature Act.- 2. California.- 3. Proposed Encrypted Communications Privacy Act of 1996.- Appendix 8 Electronic Commerce CyberLaw (Jan. 1994).- 9 Misappropriation of Information.- 10 Civil Rights.- 11 Tax.- 12 Evidence.- 13 Ethics.- Appendix 13 Revlon v. Logisticon The Legal Side (Dec. 1990).- 14 A Context: Legal Developments Late 1990 to Early 1996.- 15 Glossary.- 16 Recommended Reading.- Cases.