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meaning that bloggers must disclose the fact that they are being paid to promote or review a product whenever that is the case

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Whether to Disclose Paid Posts:

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While the Internet still retains some of the “wild wild west” feel, increasingly Internet activity, and particular blogging, is being shaped and governed by state and federal laws. For US bloggers in particular, blogging has become a veritable land mine of potential legal issues, and the situation isn’t helped by the fact that the law in this area is constantly in flux. In this article we highlight twelve of the most important US laws when it comes to blogging and provide some simple and straightforward tips for safely navigating them.

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Is Deep Linking Legal:

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The Legal Use of Images and Thumbnails:

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Laws that Protect You From Stolen Content:

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Domain Name Trademark Issues:

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Handling Private Data About Your Readers:

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Who Owns User-Developed Content and Can You Delete It:

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The Duty to Monitor Your Blog Comments, and Liability:

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Basic Tax Law Issues in Blogging:

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Limited Liability Laws and Incorporating:

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  • Spam Laws and Which Unsolicited Emails are Legal:

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  • Are Bloggers Protected from Journalism Shield Laws:

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    OTHER RESOURCES

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    OTHER REFERENCES

    1. Bitlaw – Linking and Liability
    2. ECommerce Times – Federal “Shield” Law May Not Protect Bloggers
    3. Internet Law Library
    4. National Association of Professional Insurance Agents – FTC Says National Do-Not-Email Registry Not Yet Feasible
    5. Ius mentis – Give Me That Domain Name!
    6. Internet Attorney – Internet Privacy Law
    7. FindLaw – Why You Can’t Sue Google, Tax on Internet Sales
    8. Internet News Unlimited – Internet Home Business Entrepreneurs are Saving Thousands in Income Taxes
    9. The Hometown Advantage – Internet Sales Tax Fairness
    10. Domain Name Journal – Tips on Proper Reporting of Your Domain Name Sales on U.S. Personal Tax Returns
    11. Media Resource Law Center – Legal Actions and Developments Involving Blogs

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    But legal information is not the same as legal advice — the application of law to an individual’s specific circumstances.

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    This blog post is utterly useless. You don’t have to know any U.S. Laws if you live in a civilized country.

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