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The Legal Checkup

October 6, 2017
Corey Silverstein
2257, Business Law, Contracts, Copyright Law, Data Breach and Security, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, Domain Name Disputes, Internet Law, Internet Privacy, Law, Trademark Law, Website Agreements & Disclaimers

Dentists typically recommend that a person’s teeth be cleaned every six months and that oral x-rays be taken at least once every year. Internists recommend that a person receive a physical examination annually. Pets visit the veterinarian for vaccinations and well-care appointments. Vehicles need oil changes and regular maintenance. Your personal and business legal affairs are no different and require regular “legal checkups.” Much like going to the dentist, the idea of meeting regularly with your attorney is probably not going to excite you; but now more than ever, periodic communication with your lawyer is essential. Unfortunately, far too many…

Internet Lawyer, Corey Silverstein Accepts Invitation to Speak at Michigan State College of Law

February 26, 2017
Corey Silverstein
Data Breach and Security, FTC Compliance and Defense, Internet Law, Internet Privacy, Law, News

Silverstein Legal is proud to announce that website lawyer, Corey Silverstein has accepted an invitation to speak at Michigan State College of Law, Journal of Business and Securities Law, Vol. 17 Spring Symposium. Internet attorney, Corey Silverstein is scheduled to speak on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 10:45a.m. at the Michigan State University Law College Building, Castle Board Room, 3rd Floor. Mr. Silverstein’s panel is entitled Regulation: The Legal Perspective on Evolving Federal and State Law and the following are the planned general discussion points: Setting the stage for the afternoon discussion on delivery of legal services and issues from…

Data Breach Hits Michigan State University

November 21, 2016
Corey Silverstein
Data Breach and Security, Internet Law, Internet Privacy, Law

News outlets across the world are reporting that a major data breach has occurred at Michigan State University. The Lansing State Journal reports that a university spokesman confirmed on Friday that about 400,000 records were affected that include names, social security numbers and Michigan State University identification numbers. Apparently, the University became aware of the data breach when it received an email that allegedly attempted to extort money. Michigan State University was quick to announce that it is offering to pay for 2 years of identity theft protection, fraud recovery, and credit monitoring for affected individuals. Unfortunately, this is a…

Website Attorney, Corey Silverstein Reminds You: Don’t Forget Website Terms of Use and Service

November 15, 2016
Corey Silverstein
Contracts, FTC Compliance and Defense, Internet Law, Law, Website Agreements & Disclaimers

As a website attorney, one of the more frequent questions that I receive is whether Website Terms of Use and Website Terms of Service are different. In most cases the answer is no. To put it simply, a website’s Terms of Use or Terms of Service is the contract between the website operator and its user(s). The Terms of Use or Terms of Service should contain numerous legally binding provisions between a website operator and its user(s). It is also essential that a website’s Terms of Use or Terms of Service are properly implemented on a website so that the…

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Website Lawyer, Corey Silverstein Reminds You to Have Your Online Business Reviewed for Legal Compliance

November 10, 2016
Corey Silverstein
Commercial Litigation, Communications Decency Act, Digital Millennium Copyright Act, FTC Compliance and Defense, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Internet Privacy, Law, Spam Law, Trademark Law, Website Agreements & Disclaimers

There are far too many online business operators that are not taking legal compliance seriously enough and subjecting themselves to potential liability. A commercial website is still a business regardless of the fact that its home is the world wide web, instead of a traditional brick and mortar facility. In its October 2014 Web Server Survey, NetCraft confirmed that there are over 1 billion websites on the world wide web today. If you think that governments and enforcement agencies across the world have not taken notice of this fact, then you are kidding yourself. In the United States, federal agencies…

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Website Attorney, Corey Silverstein Weighs in on Instant Messaging Security Issues

November 7, 2016
Corey Silverstein
Data Breach and Security, Intellectual Property, Internet Law, Internet Privacy, Law

In the past few weeks our internet lawyers have seen an exponential increase in the number of client inquiries related to instant messenger hacks. Whether you are using Skype, WhatsApp, FaceBook Messenger, ICQ or any other instant messaging tool, it is essential that you know what to do if you suspect that your account has been hacked or if you see that someone else’s account has been compromised. First things first, if you aren’t using anti-virus and anti-malware software, stop reading this post and go get both. There are plenty of excellent free options available online. (Yes, this applies to…