Ecommerce Store Lawyers for Hawaii
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August 10, 2023
Jeanilou M.
Jeanilou G.T. Maschhoff has over 20 years of comprehensive business operations, finance, and development experience in addition to being a licensed attorney in California and Hawaii. She zealously works as a Trusted Advisor, Business/Brand Consultant, and Advocate for small businesses, non-profit organizations, and personal brands. She is dedicated to helping female business owners and professionals in the entertainment, beauty, fashion, and wellness industries make their goals a reality. She uses her diversified expertise to provide a holistic approach to addressing business and legal needs. Acting as a trusted advisor and outsourced general counsel, she assists on an array of business and personal matters. Passionate about social justice and assisting underrepresented populations, Jeanilou started her legal career working in the non-profit sector working towards access to justice and gender equity. She continues to assist non-profit organizations in many capacities and actively looks to partner businesses with charitable causes, creating a synergistic effect that benefits not only the organizations involved but our society as a whole. As an early adopter of the virtual practice of law, Jeanilou has been assisting law firms and solo practitioners adjust to the remote delivery of legal services and helping businesses explore Web 3.0.
October 24, 2023
Samantha P.
Samantha earned her J.D. at the University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law and has been a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association since 2020. Samantha has worked as a Family Law attorney in Hawaii since 2020, and has represented clients on a variety of family law matters including: premarital agreements, pre- and post-judgement custody, parenting time and child support issues, pre- and post-divorce issues, interstate custody, and paternity issues. Samantha is a certified E-RYT 200 yoga instructor, taught yoga classes at the Modern Hotel in Waikiki throughout law school, and continues to teach yoga classes at various yoga studios in Honolulu to this day.
October 29, 2024
Jerry C.
I have been practicing law for over twenty years. My practice includes employment/labor law, alternative dispute resolution, estate planning, business and general civil matters.
July 25, 2025
Shannon Y.
Attorney specializing in Family Law and Small Business Law. Georgetown and London School of Economics alum. Law Degree from UH Manoa Richardson School of Law. Small local business entrepreneur on Oahu for 10+ years.
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Max N.
Oklahoma attorney focused on real estate transactions, quiet title lawsuits, estate planning, probates, business formations, and all contract matters.
"I am so impressed with Max's work ethic, communication, and thoroughness. This is a five-start customer service experience and I look forward to continuing working with him as I grow my out of state investments in the state of Oklahoma (currently based in FL)"
Mark F.
International-savvy technology lawyer with 35years+ in Silicon Valley, Tokyo, Research Triangle, Silicon Forest. Outside & inside general counsel, legal infrastructure development, product exports, and domestic & international contracts for clients across North America, Europe, and Asia. Work with Founders to establish startup and continuous revenue, sourcing and partnering with investors to attract funding, define success strategy and direct high-performing teams, advising stakeholders and Boards of Directors to steer company growth.
"Mark has guided us through a complex acquisition involving shareholders with different interests, IP and litigation questions and management issues with great expertise and patience. We could not have done this without his help."
September 20, 2022
Michael S.
Real estate and corporate attorney with over 30 years of experience in large and small firms and in house.
August 30, 2022
David A.
David Alexander advises clients on complex real estate transactions, including the acquisition, disposition, construction, financing and leasing of shopping centers, office buildings and industrial buildings throughout the U.S. An experienced real estate attorney, David reviews, drafts and negotiates all manner of retail, office and industrial real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, construction contracts, leases and financing documentation.
Alex P.
Managing partner at Patel & Almeida and has over 22 years of experience assisting clients in the areas of intellectual property. business, employment, and nonprofit law.
September 8, 2022
Tiffanie W.
Tiffanie Wilson is a business transactions and personal injury lawyer. She helps clients realize their business goals by expertly drafting contracts, providing sound legal advice, and working for justice for injured clients.
September 6, 2022
Daniel F.
An experienced attorney with a varied range of legal abilities. Focusing on real estate transactions and general commercial litigation.
Doug F.
Doug has over 20 years of private and public company general counsel experience focusing his legal practice on commercial transactions including both software and biotech. He is a tech savvy, business savvy lawyer who is responsive and will attain relationship building outcomes with your counterparty while effectively managing key risks and accelerating revenue. He received his Juris Doctor from Boston University School of Law earning the Book Award in Professional Ethics and after graduation he taught legal writing there for a number of years. Prior to law school, Doug earned a M.A in Mathematics at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and a B.S in Honors Mathematics at Purdue University. After law school, Doug joined Fish & Richardson, where his practice focused on licensing software, trademarks and biotech. While at Fish & Richardson Doug authored a book on software licensing published by the American Intellectual Property Lawyers Association. Later he joined as General Counsel at FTP Software and led an IPO as well as corporate development. Doug has broad experience with a broad range of commercial agreement drafting and negotiation including SaaS software and professional services, distribution and other channel agreements, joint venture and M&A. Doug continued his leadership, corporate governance and commercial transaction practice at Mercury Computers (NASDAQ:MRCY) leading corporate development. Doug’s experience ranges from enterprise software to biotech and other vertical markets. He joined the board of Deque Systems in 2009 and joined in an operating role as President in 2020 successfully scaling the software business.
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Can I be held legally responsible for a fraudulent eCommerce transaction made on my website?
I recently launched an eCommerce website where users can purchase products from various sellers. However, I am concerned about the possibility of fraudulent transactions being made on the platform. While I have implemented security measures, I want to know if I can be held legally responsible in case a user makes a fraudulent purchase and the seller suffers financial loss as a result.
Randy M.
Many people think that just running an eCommerce platform means they're not on the hook for what other people do. Turns out, it’s not that simple. You may be held legally responsible if your actions (or omissions) contributed to the fraud or failed to prevent it when a duty existed. It really comes down to how involved you are in the actual buying and selling. The more control you have over payments, product listings, prices, inventory, or customer service, the more you start looking like a real seller in the eyes of the law. And when that happens, your liability goes up fast. It’s one thing to be a neutral space for people to connect, like a digital classifieds board. But if you’re handling the money, writing product descriptions, and managing returns, courts might decide you’re not just a platform. You’re a participant. And then there’s the INFORM Consumers Act (15 U.S.C. § 45f). If your site hosts a lot of high-volume sellers (meaning 200 or more transactions a year totaling $5,000 or more), you’ve got to verify their identities. That includes bank account details, tax ID numbers, and contact info. Plus, you have to give buyers a way to report sketchy behavior. If you skip these steps, the FTC can fine you over $53,000 for each violation. That adds up fast. And if a seller ignores your request for info for more than 10 days, you’re legally required to suspend their account until they comply. Now let’s talk chargebacks. When someone uses a stolen credit card on your site, you’re usually the one who takes the hit. In most card-not-present transactions, merchant (not banks) absorb fraud-related chargebacks. That’s just the industry standard. So having a strong fraud prevention system isn’t just good business. It’s survival. Courts also look at how responsible you are with security. Are you using encryption? Are your payment processors secure? Do you have systems that flag weird activity? If you don’t, and someone gets hurt, you could be on the hook for negligence. Intent isn’t required for negligence, but it is for fraud. Courts will look at reasonableness, not intent. If a buyer or seller loses money on your site because you ignored obvious warning signs, they might come after you. And don’t assume Section 230 (47 U.S.C. § 230) will protect you. That law gives platforms some cover when they’re hosting third-party content, but it doesn’t apply across the board. It won’t shield you from your own conduct, criminal liability, IP violations, or anything involving data privacy. And if you’re too involved in the sales process, that protection can disappear altogether. Then there's PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliance. If you’re processing credit cards directly, you’re expected to meet a long list of security standards. That includes how you store payment data, how you secure your systems, and how often you monitor them. The more volume you do, the higher the expectations. And if you don’t meet them, the consequences can be serious. So what’s the smarter route? Use a third-party payment processor like Stripe or PayPal. They take care of PCI compliance and usually absorb the chargeback risk. You should also set up your business as an LLC or corporation to limit personal exposure. Your terms of service should clearly explain your platform’s responsibilities, disclaim liability for seller fraud, and outline a dispute process. Make sure you properly vet sellers (especially the high-volume ones) and use fraud detection tools from day one. Also, make it easy for users to report suspicious activity, and act quickly when they do. The faster you respond, the less likely it is that someone will accuse you of doing nothing. Keep in mind that laws vary from state to state, and they get even more complicated when you’re dealing with international buyers or sellers. You might be fully compliant under federal law and still run into issues under state or foreign regulations. As your platform grows, your legal obligations grow right alongside it. Bottom line? You can reduce your risk, but you can’t erase it. The best thing you can do is build smart systems, stay compliant, and get legal guidance early. Talk to an attorney who understands eCommerce before you launch. That consultation will cost you a lot less than fixing a legal mess later.
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