Commercial transactions in the virtual World : issues and opportunities / Avnita Lakhani.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lakhani, Avnita, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electronic commerce--Law and legislation.

Electronic commerce.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (610 pages)

Place of Publication:

Hong Kong : City University of Hong Kong Press, [2014]

Summary:

This book investigates the issues and opportunities associated with commercial transactions in the virtual world. In 29 detailed essays, analyses every facet of virtual world transactions, including the nature of virtual commercial transactions, virtual goods and services, transfer of virtual property, issues of negotiable instruments, remedies for buyers and sellers in the virtual world, consumer protection, dispute resolution and other related topics. Each of these sections both contributes to and advances the field of commercial law and related disciplines.

Contents:

Intro

Part 1. Introduction

Part 2. Virtual Commercial Transaction - Industry Perspective and Issues

Part 3. The Nature of "Goods" in the Virtual World

Part 4. Sale of Goods/Services Contract in the Virtual World

Part 5. Transfer of Property and Risk in the Virtual World

Part 6. Payment Methods and Issues in Virtual World Transactions

Part 7. Remedies for Buyer/Seller in the Virtual World

Part 8. Use of Real and Quasi Securities in Virtual World Transactions

Part 9. Money Lending and Banking Virtual World

Part 10. Consumer Protection in Virtual World Transactions.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

962-937-514-1