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Google and Wikipedia Blackout Protest Over U.S. Internet Legislation

#SOPA #PIPA If you go to Wikipedia.org today, you get a black page asking you to protest. If you to Google today, you will find their logo blacked-out and a plea to protest. WordPress.org, The Membrane.com and KingArthur.com have also *blacked-out* in support of the protest. What has Internet intellectuals all in an up-roar? Millions [...]
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Fair Housing: It Is The Law

FAIR HOUSING ACT Sec. 800. [42 U.S.C. 3601 note] Short Title This title may be cited as the “Fair Housing Act”. Sec. 801. [42 U.S.C. 3601] Declaration of Policy It is the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, for fair housing throughout the United States. Sec. 802. [42 U.S.C. 3602] Definitions [...]
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The RIAA: A Wolf In Wolf’s Clothing

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) claims to have the artists / musicians best interest at heart. However, over the years they have proved that this is not the case. The RIAA has launched countless lawsuits against almost anybody and their grandmother… literally: The Electronic Frontier Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union and Public Citizen [...]
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The RIAA: A Wolf In Wolf's Clothing

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) claims to have the artists / musicians best interest at heart. However, over the years they have proved that this is not the case. The RIAA has launched countless lawsuits against almost anybody and their grandmother… literally: The Electronic Frontier Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union and Public Citizen [...]
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Advertising and Marketing on the Internet: Rules of the Road

The Internet is connecting advertisers and marketers to customers from Boston to Bali with text, interactive graphics, video and audio. If you’re thinking about advertising on the Internet, remember that many of the same rules that apply to other forms of advertising apply to electronic marketing. These rules and guidelines protect businesses and consumers – [...]
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Environmental Claims In Advertising

Given the increased consumer interest in “going green” and using environmentally friendly products, it is not surprising to see more and more claims being made in advertising. However, businesses should know that the FTC has rules that specifically address environmental claims. “It’s deceptive to misrepresent – directly or indirectly – that a product offers a [...]
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Federal Laws and Regulations for Websites

The following list of Federal Laws was developed for government websites. However, anyone opperating a commercial website should be aware of these standards and try to comply. from webcontent.gov If you manage a public website in the federal executive branch, you need to be aware of laws, regulations, Executive Orders, policies, and other directives that [...]
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