Legal Information -> Computer and Technology Law -> Internet -> Linking Law

Collection of information about the legal implications of hyperlinking, inlining and framing.

A variety of court cases continue to test the legality of Internet links. [ABC News]

Editorial criticizing linking lawsuits and how the law is falling behind technology. [The American Lawyer]

Overview of issues in linking and framing disputes. [D-Lib magazine]

For librarians creating sites that link to others. Describes importance of having a linking policy, gives resources on policy creation, describes controversies. [LLRX.com]

A thesis that there is no legal grounds for excluding the operation of hypertext linkages. [JILT: The Journal of Information, Law and Technology]

A lengthy introduction to the possible methods, liability, and infringement of unauthorized linking and framing. Recommends technological solutions in the light of inadequate existing laws. [Richmond Journal of Law & Technology]

Attorney Ivan Hoffman outlines some cases over linking and related topics.

Addresses the legal and ethical issues behind the question "Is it ethical to make and distribute copies of news content?" [Online Journalism Review]

Clearinghouse for news and legal cases about linking.

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