VA HB409 | 2008 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 10-0)
Status: Introduced on January 4 2008 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2008-02-12 - House: Left in Courts of Justice

Summary

Unauthorized use of person's name in website address; damages. Provides that a person who uses the name of another in an internet website address without the written consent of such other person and with the intent to deceive the public that the website is owned, operated, or authorized by such other person is liable to that person for damages in the amount of $1,000 or three times the amount of actual damages, whichever is greater.

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Title

Website address; unauthorized use of person's name.

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History

DateChamberAction
2008-02-12 House: Left in Courts of Justice
2008-01-16 House: Assigned Courts sub: Civil
2008-01-04 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
2008-01-04 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 080240520

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