IBLS Monthly Newsletter October 2004 Volume 3 No.10
In This Issue:
The First Diploma Program in Global Cybercrime Law Starts in January The Diploma in Global Cybercrime Law has been developed and customized with the specific needs of the online community in mind – timely information that can be immediately used for e-business practice. The twelve week online Diploma Program is scheduled to begin January 15, 2005. The tuition for the Diploma Program is $890 and includes the instruction and all course materials. To sign up for the program click here, or for more information please contact IBLS Online Education Director Sally Amirghahari or call 949-756-0906
Today, computer crime is much more than the unpleasantness of offensive advertising. Fraud and intellectual property crimes cost e-commerce substantial amounts in lost profits. The common activities of young hackers creating and launching viruses over e-mail connections pale when compared to the committed cyber terrorist, or the damage caused when identity theft results in the loss of your home. Earning the Diploma in Global Cybercrime Law will advance knowledge and business skills of online professionals in a variety of fields; including, but not limited to, banking, information technology, Security Systems Management, Public Sectors, Private Sectors, Retail and other business executives and entrepreneurs who need to protect their online presence against Cybercrimes.
The curriculum of Diploma in Global Cybercrime Law is designed to show:
- How to protect against Internet Fraud?
- The use of encryption and cryptography and how it impacts privacy and security issues?
- How to defend against cyber stalking and online harassment?
- How can banks, online retailers and consumers protect themselves against fraudulent e-mails?
- What constitutional concerns are raised by intellectual property cybercrimes?
- What different govt. statutes regulate criminal activities related to cybercrimes?
- What are the international cyber-crime initiatives?
The Diploma Program is design to bring together experts from different government agencies around the world, executives from international corporations, online securities experts, information technology consultants as well as Internet and E-Commerce legal professionals who are part of IBLS network of Charter Partners, to share their knowledge, expertise and advice in this very important area of online e-commerce.
For more detailed information and to review the Program Syllabus please click here.
To sign up for the Program click here
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U.S. Federal Trade Commission representative joins U.S. Department of Justice in IBLS Diploma in Global Cybercrime Program IBLS is pleased to announce that Ms. Maneesha Mithal, Assistant Director for the Federal Trade Commission's International Division of Consumer Protection, will join Ms. Kimberly B. Kiefer from the Criminal Division of the United States Department of Justice, as a guest lecturer in online Diploma in Global Cybercrime Law Program scheduled to start January 15th, 2005.
Ms. Mithal's areas of expertise include cross-border fraud, Internet fraud, spam, and Internet jurisdiction. She has served on the U.S. delegations of various international organizations, including the OECD Committee on Consumer Policy, the OECD Information, Communications and Computer Policy Committee, the APEC Electronic Commerce Steering Group, and the Hague Conference on Private International Law.
As an Introduction to January Diploma Program Ms. Mithal would like to bring attention to the latest press releases from Federal Trade Commission, combating Spam on a Global level. “FTC, International Agencies Adopt Action Plan on Spam Enforcement” http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/10/spamconference.htm
http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2004/10/spyware.htm
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Quarterly Theme – Copyright Continuing with this month's newsletter, IBLS is presenting its quarterly theme on important areas of Copyright. A selected theme is covered in a special summary from the IBLS database.
This month's selected summary covers the issues which constitutes copyright infringement on the internet. In general, whenever information is posted on a website, in the form of text, graphics, multimedia, etc., there is a risk of copyright infringement. The situations in which e-businesses might get in trouble for copyright infringement are very diverse, but it is possible to put them into different categories.
Selected summary titled "What Constitutes Copyright Infringement on the Internet?" describes some of these categories.
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ConferZone.com and Internet Business Law Services announce marketing partnership DENVER and IRVINE, October 15, 2004. IBLS and ConferZone are pleased to announce a new marketing partnership where the two companies will support each other in their online marketing efforts.
ConferZone provides information on Web, video, voice, collaborative, and on-demand conferencing as well as expertise on virtual trade shows, registration systems, equipment and consulting services. It is the first resource that tracks the latest technology and trends in the e-conferencing marketplace and at the same time it provides comprehensive, objective content so businesses can make educated and sound decisions when purchasing e-conferencing services or products.
A message from ConferZone: "Subscribe to ConferZone and receive a FREE copy of the newest white paper ´Planning a Virtual Event´. Join the revolution! Become a ConferZone member and receive free e-mail newsletters. It will bring you fresh commentary, interviews with industry innovators, vendor reviews and articles that will keep you up-to-date on e-conferencing industry trends. "
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IBLS opens new office in Miami, Florida IBLS is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Miami, Florida.
Martha Arias, the Director of Miami Office, will be in charge of further expansion of IBLS Charter Partnership Network in Latin America and Spain as well as managing the content contribution from IBLS existing partners. In addition Ms. Arias will work on coordinating participation of IP and Internet law attorneys worldwide in IBLS Online Education Programs and their contribution to IBLS specific academic programs such as online Diploma Programs.
"It is exciting to accept the management of the IBLS Miami office, a growing and dynamic workplace," commented Ms. Arias. "The amazing growth of our e-commerce law portal activities led to the establishment of a business and networking place for our high profile Charter Partners and Clients. Now, our group of IBLS Charter Partners, clients, and friends from all over the world may have a sunshine networking e-commerce place for their benefit and those of IBLS."
For information on how to become IBLS Charter Partner or further assistance with content submissions or just to share views and ideas on Internet and E-Commerce law developments, please contact Martha Arias; email marias@ibls.com
phone 305. 388 0058;the address 801 Brickell Avenue 9th Floor, Miami, FL 33131
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