Domain Names and the Anticybersquatting Consumer Protection Act

Originally Posted: October 20, 2010 at ClevelandBusinesslaw.com

Experienced Internet users understand the value of a simple, distinctive and memorable domain name.  Web addresses such as www.kodak.com andwww.ford.com are easy to find, easy to remember, and lead where one would expect them to.  So for businesses considering an online presence, the choice of a domain name is not one to be made lightly.  There are also legal issues involved in choosing a domain name, the most important of which is trademark infringement.

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Kimberly A. Hrenko, Esq. earns Certified Fraud Examiner Credential

certified-fraud-examinersThe Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), the world’s largest anti-fraud organization and leading provider of anti-fraud training and education, has awarded Kimberly A. Hrenko, of Cleveland, Ohio, the globally preferred Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. In order to become a CFE, Kimberly Hrenko has met a stringent set of criteria and passed a rigorous exam administered by the ACFE. She has successfully met the ACFE’s character, experience and education requirements for the CFE credential, and has demonstrated knowledge in four critical areas: Fraudulent Financial Transactions, Fraud Prevention and Deterrence, Legal Elements of Fraud and Fraud Investigation.