E-Commerce Law Briefs: Week of February 11, 2008

Yahoo has rejected Microsoft's $45 billion purchase offer.  "The rejection was not a surprise and had been expected by investors since late last week. Some believe this is part of an effort by Yahoo to get a higher sales price from Microsoft."

(Link:  Yahoo says "No" to Microsoft at CNN Money)

We've previously mentioned the importance of controlling your online reputation, now an entire cottage industry is beginning to grow around that concept.  A host of new companies offer services designed to repair a person or company's Internet reputation.

(Link:  Google Yourself - And Enjoy It at Newsweek)

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