LEGAL ISSUES IN FUNDRAISING ON THE INTERNET




Wednesday, November 10th, 1999


by Mervyn F. White, B.A., LL.B.






OVERVIEW OF TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED



A. Introduction

B. Commentary

(1) Territorial Jurisdiction; "Whose Laws Decide?"

(2) Intellectual Property Laws

(3) Domain Name Difficulties

(4) Civil Actions on the Internet

(5) Criminal Actions on the Internet



C. Conclusion













A. INTRODUCTION


(a) more and more charities are turning to the internet as a way of reaching potential donors;