Introduction
The Internet
The Internet is a community of computers, all networked together, loosely regulated (if at all), and diverse in content and purpose. Any individual or business with a personal computer and a phone line & modem can get on this "information superhighway" at little additional cost. In Reno v. ACLU, 117 S.Ct. 2329, 2334 (1997), the court writes a description of the uses and some technical aspects of the Internet, and the case itself is a good example of the difficulties involved.
The Internet is a rapidly growing, cost effective, and relatively easy to use medium of communication. The Internet is becoming one of the most effective means for an individual or business to perform many tasks, the most common being:
An overview of the Internet is provided by T.K. Read, Pusing the Advertising Envelope: Building Bill Boards In The Sky Along The Information Superhighway, which covers the broad capabilities of the Internet and reviews its utility and uses.
Individuals and businesses that are not utilizing the Internet are making a grave mistake. First, sophisticated individuals already are, or soon will be, demanding its use. These individuals are, for the most part, affluent, educated, and demanding. They are exactly the kind of people that most businesses, (and attorneys) market their services to, and want as customers. And they are also the kind of people that may refuse to do business with an entity that isn't up-to-date on this method of communication. Second, the Internet can greatly facilitate the day-to-day operations of a business in a very cost-effective manner.
This paper will focus on how the typical attorney can use the Internet, why the attorney should do so, and what some of the pitfalls can be. The following topics will be covered:
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