Internet & eCommerce

Overview

Navigating online complexity

The internet offers unparalleled opportunities for businesses to expand their reach and operate globally, but with these opportunities come significant legal challenges. Online stores face many intricate issues that differ from their brick-and-mortar stores involving intellectual property, contractual rights, privacy and security, competition, antitrust, and tax matters. Navigating this complex landscape requires an in-depth understanding of technology and the evolving legal and regulatory frameworks governing online commerce.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s eCommerce lawyers combine technical expertise and legal acumen to guide businesses through the multifaceted challenges of the digital world. We help companies and individuals protect their online interests, address regulatory concerns, and create the legal foundations necessary for success in the global economy.

We offer comprehensive legal support for internet and eCommerce businesses

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig’s internet and eCommerce lawyers have extensive practice defending and prosecuting internet service providers, internet security firms, cloud-based SaaS companies, app service providers, A/V web streaming companies, and hardware and software developers in both the private industry and government space. Our law firm represents clients across technology sectors and regarding different intellectual property issues, including infringement, contract disputes, and data privacy law and related trade regulations.

We assist clients in drafting privacy policies, terms and conditions, and agreements to ensure their online platforms meet legal requirements while protecting the rights of users and site owners. Whether advising on eCommerce contracts, web development agreements, or software licensing, our goal is to establish solid legal foundations for our clients’ digital operations.

Our intellectual property team has worked on domain name registration procedures, hosting agreements, online contracting and digital signatures, and click-through agreements. We have represented domain name brokers and trademark holders in the process of domain name sales, auctions, escrow, and brokerage.

In today’s digital environment, data privacy compliance is a cornerstone of online business operations, no matter the industry. We provide counsel on matters involving domestic and international privacy laws, helping clients navigate the complexities of regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). Our attorneys also advise on compliance with the Controlling the Assault of Non-Solicited Pornography and Marketing Act (CAN-SPAM), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other critical privacy statutes.

Our expertise in eCommerce litigation

When disputes arise, Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig provides robust legal representation to defend and enforce our clients’ rights. Our attorneys have deep experience in prosecuting and defending cases related to online platforms, including websites, social media, and file-sharing platforms. We also handle disputes involving the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), helping clients navigate the intricacies of federal and state laws governing digital interactions.

Additionally, we represent clients in domain name disputes, leveraging our expertise in ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) operations and the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) process to resolve conflicts efficiently and effectively. Whether addressing issues related to intellectual property infringement, contract violations, or data security breaches, we prioritize solutions that minimize disruption and maximize value. We have also handled numerous cybersquatting and infringement actions in federal and state courts.

From ensuring compliance with complex regulations to resolving disputes and protecting online assets, our firm is committed to helping businesses thrive in the fast-paced world of electronic commerce.