Richard Chapo

Practical Issues To Consider When Purchasing An Internet Site

The web as a business portal is here to stay. While nothing is permanent, we can certainly say with some confidence that the internet will remain with us in one form or another far beyond our life spans. This means you need to jump on board the digital tr... Read >

Cyber Law - Important Points You Should Always Keep In Mind

Having practice internet law for well over 10 years, I’ve come to realize I’m not getting any younger. Fortunately, the passage of time has also brought at least some wisdom when it comes to understanding where many sites go wrong from a legal perspective... Read >

Purchasing An Existing Site – Think Things Through

Launching a site from scratch can be a real pain in the rear given the fact it can take a long time for your efforts and money to pay off. Many people simply cannot wait that long, so they look to purchase pre-existing sites that are already well establis... Read >

Website Images - Elements Of A Still Photograph License Agreement

A still photograph license is pretty much what it sounds like. The copyright holder of the image, usually the photographer, allows a second party a license to use it on their site for some purpose. In exchange for said use, the second party pays either a ... Read >

Professional Corporations – Understanding Liability Issues

Corporations are generally considered to provide an asset protection function for shareholders, a shield of sorts between the debts and liabilities of the business and the shareholders personal assets. This assumption is usually correct, but gets turned o... Read >

Why Checking The Online Trademark Office Database Is Dangerous

You have to love the web. It is the ultimate manifestation of the concept of give me convenience or give me death! We can now access information that would have taken much more effort to see in the past. This doesn’t always mean the information is accurat... Read >

Testimonials - Two Rules To Follow For Your Site

How do you build credibility on the web? Well, there are a number of ways, but one of the best is to get credible recommendations from third parties. The best third parties are former customers and clients. I am, of course, talking about testimonials. In ... Read >

Incorporating – Why It Is Important In A Nutshell

The idea of incorporating might invite a headache on your part. Don’t let it. While it might not be the most interesting of subjects, it is a vital move for just about every business. Why? Liability. There are two business entities that are best for m... Read >

Licensing - Turning Your Content Into A Revenue Source

The web is often described as a den of thieves when it comes to content. You have to worry about someone scraping your site, using your meta tags or just creating a copy of your template. Given this, it is more than understandable that most people cling t... Read >

Selling A Website – Watch Out For Copyright Problems

You’ve built a website and turned it into a successful business. Now you want to sell it. Before you start coming up with a price, it is vital that you think through the process and make sure you have your ducks in order well before a buyer comes along. ... Read >

Why You Must Understand The Concept of Foreign Corporations

Business entities are formed, run and closed every day. There are a host of different types and most people are familiar with the most popular choices of “S" corporations, LLCs and traditional corporations. In this article, we take a look at an entity kno... Read >

A Critical Legal Step For Every New Website

Millions of people have the proverbial light bulb go on each year and decide to start an internet business. This almost necessarily means that you have to open a website whether it be a behemoth or a one page sales letter. Whatever direction you go, it is... Read >

Professional Corporation – The Purpose

Corporations come in many forms. One is a professional corporation. In this article, we take a look at what a professional corporation is and the purpose for it. The corporation has a long history in law and has been around for literally hundreds of y... Read >

Copyright – When There Are Two or More Authors

Copyright laws are written to heavily favor the author of the work, which makes sense in general framework but can often cause confusion in the real world. One situation where things get a bit strange is when there are two authors of a work. How could... Read >

Can You Negotiate Affiliate Program Terms As An Affiliate?

Millions make money through affiliate programs these days. As you can guess, the terms of the programs are heavily weighted in favor of the sponsoring site. Do you, the affiliate, have any hope of renegotiating these terms? Let’s take a look. The affi... Read >