BKCYBRLW.RVW   970302

"CyberLaw: The Law of the Internet", Jonathan Rosenoer, 1997,
0-387-94832-5, U$34.95
%A   Jonathan Rosenoer
%C   175 Fifth Ave., New York, NY   10010
%D   1997
%G   0-387-94832-5
%I   Springer-Verlag
%O   U$34.95 800-777-4643 fax: 201-348-4505 wborden@springer-ny.com
%O  http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0387948325/robsladesinterne
%P   362
%T   "CyberLaw: The Law of the Internet"

Unlike "NetLaw" (cf. BKNETLAW.RVW), which was written for sysops and
users, "CyberLaw" is written for lawyers.  It is liberally supplied
with footnote references to case studies and decisions dealing with
the topics discussed.  (Because of this, "CyberLaw", more than any
other computer law book I have reviewed, is pertinent *only* to the
United States.)

Unlike "Net Law" (cf. BKNLHLUI.RVW), which looks at legal practice,
"CyberLaw" deals strictly with points of law.  Topics covered include
copyright, trademark, defamation, privacy, duty of care, criminal
liability, procedural issues, electronic contracts, misappropriation
of information, civil rights, tax, and evidence.  (One chapter which
does *not* deal with the law is entitled "Ethics".)  As noted, there
are extensive footnote references to case law, as well as reprints of
relevant issues of the author's "CyberLaw" column.

For those outside the legal profession, the book is reasonably clear
on the major issues.  Its real value, however, would be to lawyers
looking for a quick introduction to US law in respect to information
technology.  For this purpose, it is ideal.

copyright Robert M. Slade, 1997   BKCYBRLW.RVW   970302