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How Our Arizona Internet Lawyers Can Help Your Business

Internet Law in the United States, and the state of Arizona, is incredibly complex but is an area that nearly all businesses and citizens must navigate at some point.

From libel to the legalities of running an online business and more, you need the best possible legal guidance when it comes to a variety of internet law-related issues. Learn more below about the different areas of internet law that our Arizona lawyers can help you with.

Trade Libel

Trade Libel is when someone publishes harmful false statements about your business. Whether it’s a disgruntled employee, customer, or competitor, trade libel can be incredibly harmful to your business if not addressed quickly.

We work directly with businesses experiencing trade libel and help them remove and/or address false reviews and defamatory statements posted online about their company.

Cyber Bullying

Under Arizona law, Cyberbullying is defined as online harassment, online threats, and repeated unwanted and aggressive behavior.

This includes:

Sending an aggressive or threatening text or email message
Spreading false rumors through social media
Online stalking and harassment
Pretending to be someone else online with the aim of causing harm to that person (also known as “catfishing”)

In the state of Arizona, Cyberbullying is a crime that can result in a maximum of six months in prison and/or a $2,500 fine.

At RM Warner, our attorneys seek justice for victims of Cyberbullying using defamation laws.

Esports Law

Esports is a rapidly growing sport that has many legal complexities, such as:

Intellectual property rights
Sponsorship agreements
Financing of esports businesses
Compliance with regulatory bodies
Contracts and compensation for competitors

Our internet attorneys are well-versed in the growing issues that encompass the world of esports and can help ensure you are protected.

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Online Advertising Legalities

The laws surrounding online advertising are incredibly complex, and it’s important to ensure that your business is FDA and FTC-compliant, and that you are following state and federal advertising laws in order to avoid fines and other penalties.

At RM Warner, our internet lawyers have extensive experience helping businesses comply with advertising laws by offering:

Reviews of online advertising campaigns
Counseling on working with social media influencers
Guidance to help protect you from regulatory and competitive scrutiny

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E-Commerce Legalities

Understanding state and federal laws is a critical component of being an online business owner.

When operating an e-commerce website, it’s vital that your customers’ privacy and financial information are protected. You must also follow online advertising practices, and pay appropriate wages and taxes.

The laws you need to be compliant with include:

Tax laws
Intellectual property laws
Employment and labor laws
Consumer privacy laws
Laws surrounding online payments and security
Online advertising laws
Incorporation laws

Our e-commerce lawyers work with various types of e-commerce stores to help them start and grow their e-commerce platforms and launch their products and services online.

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