Law & Politics

News and analysis of the latest laws and political trends – and how they may impact online businesses. Regardless of your niche, new regulations on affiliate marketing, tracking, and other privacy or advertising regulatory issues can have a huge impact on a business’s success.

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Health Costs and the Competitive Edge in Business

August 16, 2009 John 2

Lost in all of the health care screaming is how important this issue truly is to the competitive ability of American businesses. The current system is not only unsustainable, but also a poor investment for employers and employees alike. Of course, the political types and certain investors have a lot to gain from a high cost, low return program.

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Can Courts Protect Old Media from Web Technology?

July 3, 2009 John 0

Judges are active defenders of copyright laws – and even advocates of expanding the laws and making examples of offenders. How far can the government takes its crusade against the information revolution, and what part are judges and lawyers organizations playing in the conflict?

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FTC to Regulate Blog Posts?

May 27, 2009 John 1

The Federal Trade Commission is talking about blogs – specifically paid posts, free incentives from product producers, and how the government fits into protecting the consumer from their own lack of research.