The Court of Appeal has upheld the appeal of ‘Mr Modchips’ and thereby cast doubt on the efficacy of the ETMs protecting the Sony Playstation, Microsoft’s X-box and Nintendo’s Gamecube. Laurence Eastham explains by way of extracts from the excellent judgment of Lord Justice Jacob….
When is it safe to use a competitor’s brand name in your adverts? Jeremy Harris reports on a recent European decision which gives further guidance and offers tips to prospective comparative advertisers….
I would have liked to include coverage in this issue of the new legislation affecting computer lawyers embodied in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. But, to be honest, I couldn’t be bothered. There is s 77 (power to alter penalty for unlawfully obtaining etc. personal data), s 78 (new defence for purposes…
In November, SCL is to host its 8th Annual Conference in Edinburgh under the overarching title ‘Convergence 3.0 – New Business Models, More Risk – New Law’. Laurence Eastham highlights some of the reasons for attending….
A new survey by web editorial services company PWS has produced some shocking results. Lawyers don’t seem to be taking their own advice on the importance of making web sites accessible. Ted Page explains what went wrong and why compliance should matter….
Read More… from Legal Sector Web Sites and the Disability Discrimination Act
These are the CPD questions arising from the April/May 2008 issue of Computers & Law (Course code HW/SFCL27 – 1 hour)…
An interesting debate has arisen about the co-operation between the BPI and Virgin Media and letters sent by Virgin to customers whose pattern of use suggests that they may be engaging in illegal downloads. Laurence Eastham reports, suggests links and encourages SCL members to let him know their views….
Laurence Eastham interviewed Nominet’s Director of Legal and Policy, Emily Taylor. Emily also serves on the Advisory Group to the Internet Governance Forum….
Read More… from Interview: Emily Taylor – Nominet and the World
Bill Jones reviews Jonathan Zittrain’s new book on the Internet’s future….
Read More… from Review: The Future of the Internet and How to Stop It
Questions arising from the presentations made at the SCL Privacy and Data Protection Group meeitng of 11 June 2008 under the title ‘The CDs are in the Post’ – Data Disasters and How to Avoid Them. The Seventh Data Protection Principle in Practice (Online course code HW/SFCL28 – 1 hour)…