Logistics & E-Commerce
The transportation industry has made the leap into the 21st Century world of e-commerce with astonishing speed. There is inherent legal tension between regulatory concepts created in the 19th century and 21st century methods of doing business. Troutman Sanders helps clients navigate through this confusing 'web.'
Troutman Sanders provides strategic counseling, negotiation, documentation, due diligence and litigation services to clients in a range of transportation related e-commerce transactions. The firm’s attorneys have experience preparing and negotiating Web site development, hosting and linking agreements; ensuring Web site compliance with state and federal law, including false advertising claims under the federal Lanham Act; and advising clients on the interplay between Web technology and transportation regulatory matters. Their skills also encompass tasks such as advising clients on consumer protection issues as they relate to e-commerce; preparing and negotiating software and other technology development agreements; and preparing and negotiating documentation for acquisition, sale and licensing of technology. In addition, these attorneys are readily able to obtain publicity rights clearances for multimedia presentations and displays in e-commerce; assist financial services clients in establishing fully electronic contracting systems; and advise clients on taxation of e-commerce transactions.