Google News: Belgian Court Ruling
Laurie Kaye reports on a new development in an ongoing saga and asks ‘When is a search engine not a search engine?’ Apparently, the answer is ‘when it’s a publisher’….
Intellectual Property
When is a search engine not a search engine? Answer: when it’s a publisher
Laurie Kaye reports on a new development in an ongoing saga and analyses its importance….
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Internet Defamation: Two Recent Cases
Richard Morgan reviews Bunt v Tilley and Al Amoudi v Brisard…
Software Patents: Everybody’s Losing
It is beyond dispute that software is one of the most valuable assets in our society. So, asks Colin Hulme, why are we incapable of drafting laws to protect it adequately?…
The SLD Public Pilot
Laurence Eastham reports on his brief acquaintance with the legendary Statute Law Database, which carries all UK legislation in officially updated form….
Defamation and the Internet
Sparked by the recent Mumsnet dispute, Nick Armstrong looks at Internet libel from the perspective of a practising libel specialist….
Staff Computer and E-mail Policies
Jeremy Holt takes a realistic look at staff policies on Internet and e-mail use and the like. He also offers a specimen computer and e-mail use policy….
Google News: – Fair Use or Fair Game?
Katie Withers reports on the issues surrounding Google News and claims that it breaches copyright….
Offensive Electronic Messages: Not a Black and White Issue
A recent House of Lords case on an offence under the Communications Act 2003, s 127 may have important implications for all users and providers of electronic communication systems. Oliver Watson explains….
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(In)Security: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Alastair Morrison reviews security dangers and questions complacency….