Chicago E-Commerce Law
Why you may need a skilled Chicago e-commerce attorney
E-commerce is one of the most exciting fields in our global economy. With the entire new internet businesses springing up, and established companies fighting to maintain their standings, that excitement can quickly turn into frustration. If you are having trouble in any of the below-referenced areas, the Chicago e-commerce lawyers at Cheely, O’Flaherty & Ayres are ready and willing to assist you.
- Free Speech and Censorship. The issue of free speech is constantly at odds with attempts to control information on the Internet. Controversial subjects that individuals feel are offensive, illegal, or just plain dangerous, can result in litigation.
- Privacy. Regular internet users say that privacy is one of their top concerns when deciding which web-based businesses they use. The collection, storage, and dissemination of information about customers require a company’s increased attention and resources to protect consumer privacy. When your personal information is not protected, you may be at serious risk.
- Intellectuall Property Rights. Rights to intellectual property, from books and music to proprietary business information, are remarkably easy to violate on the Internet. This can lead to an enormous loss of revenue for the owner, and punitive actions against the defendant. Our e-commerce attorneys in Chicago can successfully prosecute and defend intellectual property rights.
- Fraud Protection for Consumers and Merchants. The ability to conduct various types of business and reach millions of customers is part of what makes e-commerce so attractive. Unfortunately, it also increases the risk of engaging in or being the victim of related fraud. If you have had such an experience, contact our knowledgeable Chicago e-commerce attorney for legal advice.
- Advertising. The potential for false advertising is rampant on the web. Only sound and true statements that do not omit pertinent information, should appear on a web page, just as in other forms of advertising. If you have been mislead or wrongly influenced in your decision to purchase a product or service, you may have legal recourse and should consult an experienced e-commerce lawyer in Chicago.
While a great deal of unregulated e-commerce activity obeys laws and ethical standards on their own, it is important to maintain adequate legal standards and be aware of the state and federal laws governing e-commerce. If you are not familiar with standards of e-commerce law, you or your company could suffer irrevocable damage. Cheely, O’Flaherty & Ayres can walk you through the potential legal dangers of doing business on the Internet.
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If you have questions about Internet Law in Chicago, call Cheely, O’Flaherty & Ayres at 888.326.6131, or contact us online.
Cheely, O’Flaherty & Ayres, located in Chicago, Illinois, provides experienced legal representation to residents of the Chicagoland area and Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Will and McHenry counties, and throughout the State of Illinois.