IBLS Monthly Newsltter May 2005 Volume 4 No. 5
In This Issue:
LEXISNEXIS To Distribute IBLS Database LexisNexis is the latest content aggregator partner that will be distributing IBLS content. LexisNexis has agreed to distribute the IBLS internet laws and regulations database as part of its informational products available through its portal. Starting as of June, 2005 the IBLS database will be made available to the LexisNexis world wide audience at www.lexisnexis.com.
About LexisNexis:
LexisNexis® (www.lexisnexis.com) is a leader in comprehensive and authoritative legal, news and business information and tailored applications. A member of Reed Elsevier Group plc [NYSE: ENL; NYSE: RUK] (www.reedelsevier.com), the company does business in 100 countries with 13,000 employees worldwide. In addition to its flagship Web-based Lexis® and Nexis® research services, the company includes some of the world’s most respected legal publishers such as Martindale-Hubbell, Matthew Bender, Butterworths, JurisClasseur, Abeledo-Perrot and Orac.
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Latest Law Firms to Join IBLS Global Charter Partners Network IBLS is pleased to welcome its most recent Charter Partners. The latest firms to join IBLS global network are law firms from four different cities in Italy:Palmigiano Law Firm from Palermo www.palmigiano.it, Studio de Capoa e Associati www.decapoa.com from Bologna, Macchi di Cellere Gangemi www.macchi-gangemi.com from Milan and Studio Legale Medina Diaz www.law.zafcointl.com, from Padova. And from Pakistan, Zafar & Associates-LL.P. joins the network as the first firm from this country.
About IBLS Charter Partnership:
IBLS Charter Partnership status is available to legal professionals and attorneys around the world. This program represents a unique opportunity for global law firms and individual attorneys to showcase their expertise in Internet and E-Commerce Law. By participating in IBLS events, Council, Database and other services and activities IBLS Charter Partners have opportunities to reach new potential clients from anywhere in the world. The following is the list of different marketing and promotional opportunities that are available to IBLS Charter Partners:
- Publishing of the Charter Partner summaries in the Internet Law global and regional databases. Comprehensive indexing for easy searching by database subscribers. Indexing for all accepted summaries.
- Each summary has contact information for the Charter Partner, allowing for direct contact by potential clients, or inquiry via the provided IBLS intake sheet.Listing in the Charter Partner section of the IBLS website, with a direct link to the law firm’s homepage.
- Promotion through IBLS publications and services.Inclusion in media kits, mentioning in email newsletters, referred to in interviews with the press, to name a few potential areas of promotion.
- Opportunities to teach for IBLS online education courses. Please visit the IBLS online education site for more details. First year free membership for the IBLS Global Internet Law Council.
- Free invitation to yearly IBLS hosted summits and conferences.
- The Charter Partner will receive the IBLS Charter Partner logo to be placed on their website, identifying the firm’s expertise for their clients and website visitors.
- Private Charter Partner section on the IBLS site with additional resources and opportunities for firm promotion. Includes section sponsorships, message board, and more.
- Invitation to attend IBLS Conferences and Events as our guest, IBLS will cover the admission fee.
- Special pre-negotiated offers from IBLS Business Partners.
Additional Networking Opportunities are:
- Specific networking and referral opportunities through the Charter Partner exchange service, part of the private Charter Partner section on the IBLS site.
- Reciprocally being able to utilize conference rooms of other Charter Partners at no charge when conducting business out of your city. (More details upon becoming a Charter Partner).
- Internally sending and receiving referrals as a professional courtesy extended to fellow Charter Partners.
- Ability to request assistance from fellow Charter Partners for research or other projects.
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The End of Enrollment in Diploma in Offshore E- Commerce Law Program A new IBLS eight-week Intensive Program which will start on June 6, 2005, will deliver a Diploma in Offshore E-Commerce Law II to its participants world-wide.
To discuss the latest opportunities to enroll please contact the Director of the Program Atina Boss at aboss@ibls.com.
About the Diploma in Offshore E-Commerce Law II:
The Diploma Program has been designed and developed by international legal experts in e-commerce and Internet law, and present timely information that can be immediately used in e-business practice.
Earning a Diploma in Offshore E-Commerce Law will advance a professional career by providing recognition and showcasing one's expertise in E-Commerce Law. This program is of interest to professionals around the world including, but not limited to, attorneys, accountants, financial advisors and other business executives.
For more information please visit IBLS Online Education website at http://www.ibls.com/edu/diploma_offshore_top.htm
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Quarterly Theme - Online Contracting: "HEALTH CLAIMS ON THE INTERNET" Continuing with this month's newsletter, IBLS is presenting a quarterly theme on online contracting, another of the very important aspects of Internet and E-Commerce Law. A selected theme is covered in a special summary from the IBLS database. This month's summary focuses on the challenges in regulating online health claims in different global jurisdiction.
The title of this week's summary is "FALSE AND UNSUBSTANTIATED HEALTH CLAIMS ON THE INTERNET WILL BE FOUND TO VIOLATE THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACT"
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) settled a case against a California Web site that claimed to offer an alternative cancer treatment. The commission has issued warnings to nearly 300 additional sites making "questionable" health claims.
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