Some states already have electronic-signature laws designed to protect the parties to Internet contracts, but the requirements differ from state to state. The Millennium Digital Commerce Act now before the U.S. Congress will ultimately standardize electronic signatures nationwide. But that doesn't mean foreign countries will recognize them, the attorney noted. Currently on-line transactions generally aren't subject to sales tax, but don't look for that to last. Ultimately I think a tax system will be implemented, but the government has given it a free ride for the time being.
Intellectual property is often commandeered and abused on the Internet.
Kimbarovsky urged that companies get the proper trademarks and copyrights on all materials posted on their Web sites.