Our e-commerce clients include not only cutting-edge, start-up companies specializing in Internet services, but also traditional manufacturing and retail businesses beginning or expanding on-line commerce.  The depth of experience in our corporate and intellectual property practices allows us to represent our e-commerce clients in all aspects of their business including the launching of  a web sites, acquiring domain names, raising capital, acquiring Internet-related companies and developing strategic partnerships.

In addition, we have drafted and reviewed numerous agreements for clients on e-commerce and Internet-related issues, including Web site development and hosting agreements, linking/framing agreements, outsourcing agreements, end user agreements, application development agreements, distribution agreements and sponsorship agreements.  We also are familiar with Internet legal issues such as Web site disclaimer language to lessen potential liability, online contracting (authentication, electronic signatures, fraud, record retention), payment systems and credit card purchases and online contests and sweepstakes.  We also advise clients on Federal Trade Commission regulation of e-commerce activities, telecommunications and Internet telephony issues.