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Michigan Legislature Passes Lawful Internet Gaming Act

After years of debate, both the Michigan Senate and House have voted in favor of passing a new online gaming bill known as the Lawful Internet Gaming Act. As of this writing, the only thing stopping this bill from becoming law is the signature from Governor Rick Snyder before his term ends in January 2019. So long as Governor Snyder signs the bill, Michigan would become the 5th State in the United States to legalize online gambling (joining, Nevada, Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania). The full main bill can be read here. However, it is noteworthy that there are other bills that are part of this package including HB 6420 (Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act. The Lawful Internet Gambling Act would establish a division of internet gaming within the Michigan Gaming Control Board. The bill would allow persons of at least 21 years old to register with one of Michigan’s 3 casinos in Detroit or one of the 23 tribal casinos and gamble from their websites. There would be an 8 percent tax associated with online gambling. Applying for a license isn’t going to be cheap because the bill assesses a $200,000 license fee followed by a $100,000 annual renewal…

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Internet Attorney Corey Silverstein to Attend The European Summit

Silverstein Legal is very proud to announce that for the first time ever, Internet Attorney, Corey Silverstein will be attending and presenting at the European Summit in Prague, Czech Republic. This year’s European Summit will be taking place from September 14, 2018-September 17, 2018, at the Vienna House Diplomat Prague. The European Summit is advertised as “Your Networking Conference & Expo for Digital Products”. Per the European Summit website: “Founded in 2009, The European Summit brings together professionals from the online entertainment industry, e-commerce, financials, gaming, gambling, dating, forex, binary options, health, nutraceuticals and many others for an intensive 3-day networking event. From the onset The European Summit was intent on creating a great networking experience for its attendees/delegates. In our high tech world it is still of supreme importance that excellent inter-personal relationships be developed and/or maintained. They are just the cornerstones of building a successful business.” There is still time to register to attend the European Summit and Silverstein Legal highly recommends this tradeshow as a can’t miss event for affiliates, media buyers, advertisers & publishers. Website Attorney, Corey Silverstein is excited to announce that he will be speaking on 4 separate seminars, including the first ever 2018…

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Web Attorney Corey Silverstein Relaunches Twitter Account

Web lawyer Corey Silverstein is excited to announce that he has relaunched his Twitter Account as @websiteattorney. This is a tremendous avenue for Silverstein Legal’s clients, prospective clients, and followers to have another direct avenue to ask legal questions and follow internet law expert Corey Silverstein talk about some of the big legal and newsworthy issues. As time progresses, Silverstein Legal is committed to growing its Twitter presence and make it easier to communicate with website attorney Corey Silverstein. 2018 has just started but website lawyer Corey Silverstein has already been busy updating websiteattorney.com, his social media presence, and appearances on the radio and as a presenter at conferences across the world.

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Silverstein Legal Starts 2018 with Major Expansion

New York – Silverstein Legal is proud to announce that the firm’s founding member, Corey D. Silverstein, has received his license to practice law in the State of New York and was admitted to the New York State bar in a ceremony at the New York Court of Appeals in Albany, New York. Attorney Corey D. Silverstein is now licensed to practice law in Michigan, the District of Columbia, Arizona, Georgia and New York. Additionally, through his of-counsel relationship with the Walters Law Group and its founding/principal member, attorney Lawrence Walters, Silverstein Legal is also able to assist Florida clientele. “New York continues to be one of the business and financial power-houses of the world and it has always been one of my personal and professional goals to expand to New York.” Silverstein said. “New York has, is and always will be where the action is at and it’s only fitting that Silverstein Legal is part of the equation.” Silverstein continued. “Our plan is to quickly make Silverstein Legal’s presence felt in New York and provide an immediate benefit to all of our existing and prospective clients.” Silverstein Legal was founded in 2006 and continues to be the premier boutique…

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The Legal Checkup

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 web entrepreneurs wait too long and ultimately reach out to their attorneys when trouble has already come their way. In many instances, the legal problems encountered could have been prevented had a “legal checkup” taken place. The law in the United States and throughout the world is constantly changing. It is naïve to think that just because a certain activity was legal in 1998, that it is still legal in 2017. In my experience, business operators can be stubborn and unintentionally engage in conduct that may have started as legal but is now considered unlawful. A turbulent or significant change…

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DMCA Designated Agent Services

DMCA Attorney Corey Silverstein warns all website operators to ensure DMCA compliance and offers DMCA Agent Services. From Copyright.gov: “The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (“DMCA”) provides safe harbors from copyright infringement liability for online service providers. In order to qualify for safe harbor protection, certain kinds of service providers—for example, those that allow users to post or store material on their systems, and search engines, directories, and other information location tools— must designate an agent to receive notifications of claimed copyright infringement. To designate an agent, a service provider must do two things: (1) make certain contact information for the agent available to the public on its website; and (2) provide the same information to the Copyright Office, which maintains a centralized online directory of designated agent contact information for public use. The service provider must also ensure that this information is up to date. In December 2016, the Office introduced an online registration system and electronically generated directory to replace the Office’s old paper-based system and directory. Accordingly, the Office no longer accepts paper designations. To designate an agent, a service provider must register with and use the Office’s online system.” The Designation of an agent to receive notifications…

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Internet Attorney Corey Silverstein Returns to the Affiliate Summit East 2017

Silverstein Legal is pleased to announce that internet attorney Corey Silverstein will be in attendance at the Affiliate Summit East 2017. The Affiliate Summit East 2017 is completely sold out and takes place from July 30, 2017 – August 1, 2017 in New York, New York, at the Marriott Marquis. Internet lawyer Corey Silverstein will once again be attending this tremendous tradeshow as part of an elite list of attendees. You can view the full list of companies attending the Affiliate Summit East 2017 by clicking here. For the first time ever, website attorney Corey Silverstein will be manning the Silverstein Legal, Meet Market Table, on July 30, 2017 from Noon to 6pm. The Meet Market takes place on the 5th Floor in the Westside Ballroom. The Meet Market is a showcase featuring affiliate programs, networks, and vendors. Each exhibitor table is a meeting spot for teaching, learning, closing deals, creating partnerships and finding new opportunities. This is the perfect opportunity for any internet business or internet entrepreneur to meet face-to-face with one of the most prominent internet lawyer’s in the world. No matter what type of online business you operate or the legal question you may have, website lawyer,…

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Internet Law Attorney Corey Silverstein wins Michigan Super Lawyers Award for Third Year in a Row

Silverstein Legal is proud to announce that internet law attorney Corey Silverstein has been awarded the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars award for the third consecutive year. Website attorney Corey Silverstein has now won this distinguished award in 2015, 2016, and 2017. The Super Lawyers honor is limited to no more than 2 percent of the attorneys within the State of Michigan. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have distinguished themselves in their legal practice. The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and results in third-party validation of professional accomplishments. Internet law attorney Corey Silverstein is excited to have won this prestigious award. “It’s a great feeling for my accomplishments to be recognized by my colleagues and peers.” Silverstein said. “I look forward to continue working tirelessly to help all of Silverstein Legal’s clients, especially those with website businesses.” Silverstein continued. Internet Law Lawyer Corey Silverstein’s Super Lawyers profile page can be located here.

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Silverstein Legal acquires weedattorney.com and weedlawyer.com

Silverstein Legal is excited to announce its acquisition of the domains weedattorney.com and weedlawyer.com. Silverstein Legal’s Marijuana law practice has continued to grow exponentially and we are proud that in the coming weeks and months our website will display the various Marijuana law related legal services that we provide. Marijuana laws, offenses and penalties vary tremendously from state-to-state, moreover, United States Federal law cannot be ignored. Possession of marijuana, possession of hashish and concentrates, possession of paraphernalia, driving under the influence of marijuana, possession of cannabis, possession of cannabis with the intent to sell or deliver, trafficking of cannabis, cultivation or manufacturing of marijuana or operating a grow or drug house, are just some of the criminal offenses that our clients are confronted with every single day. Stay tuned.

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FTC Testifies about Data Security and Small Business

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), earlier today (March 8, 2017), Acting FTC Chairman Maureen K. Ohlhausen spoke about the FTC’s continuing efforts in protecting consumers and educating small businesses on ways to keep consumer data secure. “Failing to take reasonable precautions to secure data from identity thieves and other malicious actors hurts consumers and legitimate businesses alike,” Acting Chairman Ohlhausen said in her written testimony. “Data breaches can harm a business’s financial interests and reputation as well as result in the loss of consumer confidence in the businesses to whom they entrust their data. In the case of small businesses, a data breach can be devastating.” Internet attorney Corey Silverstein has been stressing the importance of data security for years and Silverstein Legal spends a substantial portion of its daily resources on assisting website operators with their data security practices. Website attorney Corey Silverstein continues to insist that online business operators need to treat data security and privacy law as a priority. “Our team of internet lawyers are always ready to educate our clients and prospective clients on the dangers of ignoring data security, privacy and applicable internet law.” Website lawyer, Corey Silverstein says. Silverstein Legal always invites…

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