The British government has ruled spammers must now get recipients' agreement in advance before sending email. Fines for violations run 5,000 pounds ($8,000) or more. Recipients my also bring individual actions under the new ruling.

Wednesday, the U.S. House voted Internet Use Tax Ban permanent and required nine states to repeal existing access fee taxes.

To obtain Online Continuing Legal Education in Iowa covering Intellectual Property and Information Technology issues, please visit www.lawlacart.com

For information on any of the seminars discussed on this blog or for ordering Brett's book "Internet Laws Affecting Iowa Companies" ($25), please contact Sharon Janes at (515) 280-1939 or visit www.bretttrout.com.

On November 12, 2003, Brett Trout and Michael Pfeffer will be presenting a full-day Seminar entitled "Advising Business Owners: Business and Legal Issues of Doing Business Online in Iowa" The cost is $299.

On Sunday, September 28, 2003, Brett will be presenting to the Iowa Professional Storyteller's Association. The presentation will focus on Copyright, Fair Use and the Public Domain.

Watch for Brett Trout's article on Online Continuing Legal Education in Iowa in the upcoming issue of the Iowa Lawyer.