eCommerce Litigation Lawyer NYC - Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky of Perdomo Law
eCommerce Litigation Law Firm, Perdomo Law in Manhattan, New York City, NY
eCommerce stands for transactions involving a seller and a buyer on the web, cell phones, electronic exchanges, or an extranet where suppliers, buyers, and sales personnel can access and buy products or services. Businesses operating online must follow and have protection from the same laws as companies doing business off the web.
Entering into a contract or providing goods and services should occur after speaking with a legal representative or law firm to gauge company rights and responsibilities. This buying and selling can be in the form of one, some, or any of the following items.
Examples of Electronic Commerce
- Magazine or book buying subscriptions
- Bidding on an auction site
- Virtual stores with goods available for sale and delivery
- Escrow accounts
- Management of supply chain software and tracking programs
- Data collection for resale to third-party vendors
- Inventory data storage and collection programs
- Transferring funds electronically, or EFT for short
- Online marketing systems
- Mobile applications for rental properties, goods, and services for personal or business use
- Selling books on the web
- Sales and marketing through cell phones and other mobile devices
What is eCommerce Litigation?
The E in eCommerce refers to electronic transmissions. This process does not involve the use of papers to perform the sale. However, buyers can download or print receipts of online sales as proof of ownership. Products that go through shipping are easy to track with specific customer numbers or order details until the shipment arrives at the door. Litigation for these transactions involves a legal specialist or firm who understands Internet law and how online sales work.
Protecting businesses online is very similar to in-person sales when it concerns legal responsibilities and rights. Intellectual property
needs protecting as well as implied contracts between parties. Breach of contract and business disputes are two areas where eCommerce attorneys may specialize. If necessary, an eCommerce litigation lawyer can represent businesses or owners in the court in case of lawsuits.
When to Contact a Legal Professional for Advice with eCommerce
Before anyone enters into an agreement for operating online, the owner should contact an eCommerce litigation law firm. Creating websites opens up a business to all sorts of infringement cases when someone accidentally uses a keyword phrase or term with trademark or copyright protections. This defense goes both ways protecting a brand if someone else uses business keyword terms with coverage or a new brand inadvertently adds the terms to web content, meta tags, schema markups, and other areas of the website.
Other times when a legal professional is helpful for eCommerce is for drawing up privacy policies, disclaim statements, sales agreements, service contracts, warranty information, and disputes between parties when web hosting. Using a litigation professional to cover your business no matter whom you decide to do with business with is imperative for saving you money, time, hassle, and even your business.
Your brand must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, PCI DSS if you are accepting payments, and with children, the COPPA Act. Even if you are knowledgeable about these topics and understand them well, an eCommerce litigator knows what paperwork you need to file, where to put declarations on the website, and how to protect your brand should someone accuse you of infringing on the rights of another person or business.
When you do business online, there are several forms and documents you may use. Employment contracts between your company and employees or contractors need to list specific details such as the name and address of the person working for you, social security numbers, and payment details. Software as a service, or SaaS, is necessary should you offer programs others can use or purchase.
Online marketing and click-through drafts are other documents your brand may need. Without the help of someone with the education and training to draw up these forms, you may end up finding out your business is not compliant with any number of regulations and laws. An eCommerce litigation law team can protect you, your brand, the reputation of your company, and assets the business owns.
Existing Business Needs and Litigation Support Package
Established businesses also have legal needs. Success can make a company more vulnerable to competition and litigation. Busy schedules can lead to mistakes. Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky can look over contracts, goals, and procedures to see the details the people involved in the work may have overlooked. Our firm can assist with:
- Review existing contracts, provide comments, and redraft for improvement
- Provide opinion letters regarding contract enforcement
- Explore out-of-court settlement options for existing disputes
- Create a litigation plan for potential and existing disputes
Do You Have A Case? Contact eCommerce Litigation Attorney, Francelina M. Perdomo Klukosky for a Case Assessment
Are you embarking on a journey to do business on the web? Is your brand in need of intellectual property rights support? Perdomo Law understands the legal and ethical ramifications of operating online and protecting the rights and responsibilities of all parties. To find out more about eCommerce litigation, please schedule a consultation today.
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