It is become so easy to go into the ecommerce business that it is possible to be lulled into believing that you do not need to attend to business risks in the same way that you might if you operate a bricks and mortar store. Do not be caught napping when it comes to minimizing product risk with product liability insurance.

Everyone loves the chance to win something for nothing. Contests, raffles and lotteries have enormous appeal because most consumers are very hopeful that this time their ship will come in. As the New York State Lottery Commissions motto so aptly, puts it, Hey, you never know.

In this article we discuss how to publich copyrighted and trademarked material on your website, as well as the consequences of not doing it by the book.

In this article we discuss the legal implications of selling cross border through your online business.

In this article we discuss your responsibilities as a US online retailer for compliance with the OCILLA regulations.

In this article we discuss how the latest data protection proposals will affect your e-business in the near future.

In this article we discuss the importance of having a site user agreement on your site, and how to lay it out to limit your website's liability.

In this article we discuss the upcoming new regulations on accessibility, how they will affect your business, and outline the list of elements you need to consider when making your ecommerce website compliant with these new regulations.

In this article we discuss the procedures you can put in place to protect yourself as an importer.

This article discusses how eBay is fighting counterfeits selling on its platforms, and how its policies are being constantly reviewed to meet both buyers, sellers and trademark owners best interests.

If you are a UK retailer that is considering importing goods, it will be helpful to understand the basic guidelines for customs tariffs. Over numerous years, the United Kingdom (UK) has eased these taxes to the point where many have been totally eliminated. For retailers that is good news on two fronts.