IBLS Internet Law Digital Library
| # | Title / Abstract | Date |
| 1 | 1882 - The Prosecution of Offshore Internet Sports Book Companies in the United States Federal Courts
Although gambling on sporting events is, in most cases, prohibited under federal and state law, there has been an exponential growth in the use of the Internet for gambling purposes. This growth has been accompanied by a corresponding multiplication of online gambling websites, which are often set up offshore. In spite of the fact that these sites offer privacy and anonymity to both the owners and the customers, online sports booking is prosecuted and punished for violation of the Wire Act of 1961.The following questions have been addressed in this article: How is gambling regulated in the U.S.?
Are there any other laws that apply to online gambling?
Are there any examples of illegal gambling cases?
What are some common characteristics of these cases?
How do these Cases Affect Companies that Operate offshore Internet gambling sites?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 1/19/2009 9:07:21 AM |
| 2 | 1788 - Offshore E-commerce Application #5: Intellectual Property Rights
The Internet has deeply changed the way companies do business, and as also created new ways of making money for a wide variety of individual and companies. The markets have become global, the commercial prospects are almost unlimited, and with bright ideas and the right marketing strategy, it is still possible to make a fortune. It is always preferable to set up an efficient global strategy before success arrives, in order to prevent profits from being taxed at a prohibitive rate.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What are the characteristics of Case #5?
What is the offshore strategy?
What can be done?
What are the characteristics of Barbados’ tax regime?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 2/1/2008 3:01:43 PM |
| 3 | 1753 - What Are The Most Common Offshore Corporate Structures?
Choosing the appropriate offshore corporate structure is a key decision. The possible choices have been more or less harmonized since International Offshore Financial Centers (“IOFCs”) keep abreast of the latest corporate law developments and implement whichever corporate form will attract international investors.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What are the characteristics of the IBC?
What are the characteristics of the offshore LLC?
What other corporate entities are available?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 8/22/2006 12:03:03 PM |
| 4 | 1569 - The Protection Of Data And Privacy Under The Eta In Barbados
The Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (“ETA”), which was passed in May 2001, has provided Barbados with a regulatory framework for e-commerce activities. The ETA notably includes provisions applicable to the protection of electronic data and the privacy of the users.
The following questions have been addressed in this article: What is the main rule in terms of data protection and privacy?
What sanctions apply when this main rule is violated?
What other regulations apply to the issues of data protection and privacy?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 7/1/2003 7:24:32 PM |
| 5 | 1567 - The Development Of Barbados As An Offshore E-commerce Center
Barbados, located approximately 1,600 miles southeast of Miami in the south-eastern Caribbean, is a reputable international financial center, which has fostered and developed its information technology sector, helping transform the country into a well-organized offshore IT location.
The following questions have been addressed in this article: What are the main assets of Barbados regarding the development of e-commerce?
Have e-commerce acts been enacted?
Is the tax system favorable for the development of e-commerce?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 6/30/2003 5:57:59 PM |
| 6 | 1565 - How To Deal With Unlawful Internet Content Under The Law Of Barbados
The Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (the “ETA”) provides the legal framework for the development of electronic commerce in Barbados. The ETA sets forth several regulations aimed at supporting electronic transactions, and notably specifies how intermediaries, which include Internet Service Providers (“ISP,”) should deal with unlawful, defamatory information in order to limit their liability.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What is an intermediary under the ETA?
What is the main rule applicable to the liability of intermediaries in relation to unlawful information?
What should the intermediary do when it knows about unlawful information?
What happens once the Minister is notified?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 6/29/2003 3:49:19 PM |
| 7 | 1564 - Electronic Transactions Act In Barbados
The enactment of the Electronic Transactions Act 2001 (the “ETA”) has provided Barbados with a regulatory framework necessary for the development of e-commerce. The ETA, which is part of a legislative package that also includes the Evidence Act and the Interpretation Act, notably gives legal effect to electronic signatures.The following questions have been addressed in this article: What is the legal effect of electronic signatures under the ETA?
Do certain legal acts still need to be executed in writing?
Can an electronic record be introduced as evidence in Court?
Can a contract be validly entered into electronically?
IBLS Editorial Board
Staff Attorney View details... | 6/25/2003 4:18:17 PM |
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