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The Threat Of Long-Arm Jurisdiction To Electronic Commerce, Robert J. Aalberts, Anthony M. Townsend, Michael E. Whitman Dec 1998

The Threat Of Long-Arm Jurisdiction To Electronic Commerce, Robert J. Aalberts, Anthony M. Townsend, Michael E. Whitman

Faculty and Research Publications

Unfortunately for those whose businesses rely on the Internet, an increasing amount of legal conflict is also arising in reaction to this new business medium. As attorneys and the courts attempt to sort out the Internet’s legal status quo, both are considering such pressing substantive issues as electronic contracts, privacy, trademark, copyright, defamation, computer crimes, censorship, and taxation. It is imperative that information system professionals become aware of how evolving Internet law will affect the medium they are charged with administrating. An informed IS community is also much more capable of mounting legal and political challenges to law that might …


1998 - The Third Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars May 1998

1998 - The Third Annual Symposium Of Student Scholars

Symposium of Student Scholars Program Books

The full program book from the Third Annual Symposium of Student Scholars, held on May 8th, 1998. Includes abstracts from the presentation and posters.


Building Web Sites That Attract Visitors, C. David Shepherd, Daniel Fell Apr 1998

Building Web Sites That Attract Visitors, C. David Shepherd, Daniel Fell

Faculty and Research Publications

The article discusses the use of web sites for health care service marketing. The potential benefits of Internet services for users and care providers are mentioned, but challenges in implementation are also listed. A three generation model of web site design is offered, distinguishing various levels of interactivity, customization, and perceived value. Suggestions are offered applying this model to health care service web sites and their marketing potential.