Technology Law: What Every Business (And Business-Minded Person) Needs to Know

by Mark Grossman

Overview

Based on a series of previously published articles, Technology Law adopts a reader-friendly approach to the problems and issues facing those of us who depend on technology to make a living. Avoiding technical jargon, this book offers simple explanations of why certain laws exist, what they mean, and suggestions for responding to them responsibly and effectively.

In this revised edition, Mark Grossman addresses developments that have taken place over the past five years in the rapidly changing world of technology law. This edition incorporates new and updated articles that address the many changes since the publication of the first edition. The book is logically structured so that, though its chapters deal with a multitude of topics, related articles are grouped together. The book's broad scope engages with issues in technology law across a wide spectrum of business areas. Those who deal with technology in any capacity will find much value in this important volume.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780810866515
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	05/20/2009
Edition description:	Revised Edition
Pages:	230
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Mark Grossman is a shareholder in the law firm Grossman Law Group and has been a regular columnist for the Miami Herald.

Table of Contents

Preface v

Introduction: Bad Contracts-A Lawyer's Lament vii

1 The Law: Technology, Copyright, and Intellectual Property 1

2 Contracts and Contracting: Laws, Issues, and Tips 19

3 The Internet: E-Commerce, Legalities, and Getting Paid 41

4 Managing It and Software 67

5 Websites: Development and Upkeep, Laws, Issues, and Solutions 93

6 Employees' Rights, Obligations, and Pitfalls in Litigation 113

7 Piracy and Crime: Schemes and Scams 133

8 Privacy, Policy, and Encryption 161

9 Negotiations: Policies, Procedures, and Suggestions 179

10 History, Background, Thoughts, and Legal Considerations 199

Index 211

About the Author 217

Editorial Reviews

This is a highly recommended workkkkk

American Reference Books Annual

...offers useful insight to business people into the practical and legal considerations of technology based activities under U.S. law.

International Journal Of Law and Information Technology

Timely! Mark has written about a very real and current topic. A must read for anyone who has an interest in media, or digital content. And since it is well-written, it manages to take a dull topic and make it a quick fun read. Well done!!

Daniel DiPierro

A helpful guide to all the legalities you vaguely wondered about as you were rushing to finish a web project - which ones to ignore, which ones to worry about, and which ones you didn't even know existeddddd

Software Development Consultant - Gerry Oxford

Many a lawyer writes exhaustive (and exhausting!) treatises about their area of legal expertise. Mark Grossman gives business people and lawyers alike straightforward, succinct and down-to-earth advice in a fast moving area of the law. Great to compare notes with a fellow practitioner.

Dr. Ariel Reich

Many a lawyer writes exhaustive (and exhausting!) treatises about their area of legal expertise. Mark Grossman gives business people and lawyers alike straightforward, succinct and down-to-earth advice in a fast moving area of the law. Great to compare notes with a fellow practitioner.--Dr. Ariel Reich, Senior counsel, major Silicon Valley IT company

Timely! Mark has written about a very real and current topic. A must read for anyone who has an interest in media, or digital content. And since it is well-written, it manages to take a dull topic and make it a quick fun read. Well done!!--Daniel DiPierro, executive, major TV news outlet, and executive member, International Media Organization

...offers useful insight to business people into the practical and legal considerations of technology based activities under U.S. law.--International Journal Of Law and Information Technology, Vol. 15, No. 2 (2007)

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