LAWS C594 - Internet Law

Institution:

Duquesne University

Subject:

LAWS - Law School

Description:

The course surveys various aspects of domestic and foreign law which impact the use of the Internet. In particular, the legal areas investigated include: electronic contracts and e-commerce; jurisdictional issues; privacy rights; intellectual property rights such as trademark, copyrights, and patents, from both defensive and offensive perspectives; defamation; censorship, computer crime; securities regulations; taxation issues; and legal practice on the internet. The emphasis of the course is on the student obtaining a working overview of each of these areas as they pertain to the Internet. The goal is for the student to acquire a basis from which to advise clients on Internet-related legal issues which affect the conducting of their business and personal affairs. The course only incidentally touches on the technological aspects of the Internet and computers as the main focus is on the legal aspects of Internet use.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.duq.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 396-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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