Beyond Technological Solutions for the Protection of Confidential Commercial Information on the Internet

C D Freedman is Herchel Smith Research Fellow in the Law ofIntellectual Property at Emmanuel College. He can be contacted at EmmanualCollege, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 3AP or via e-mail at cdf25@cam.ac.uk The Internet is no place for secrets, commercial or otherwise. It is reasonable to assume that by now all prudent business people…

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RE Allison; v Bow Street Magistrates’ Court, Ex Parte Allison

On 5 August 1999, the House of Lords ruled on an extraditioncase which has major implications for computer misuse cases. A report taken fromthe Butterworths ‘next-day’ reporting service, All ER Direct is reproducedbelow. The case is now fully reported at [1993] 4 All ER 1. The applicant was arrested at the request of the United…

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Computerised Alchemy: Turning Data into Knowledge

Jeremy Hyman is IT Partner at Berg Kaprow Lewis, producers ofPKM Intranet, a mid-range Knowledge Management solution. He can be contacted at jeremyh@bklchart.co.uk Most legal practices have made significant investments in their IT systems.The fact is that the vast majority of IT systems are not providing benefits inline with their potential. They perform tasks that…

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Appraising Your Knowledge Management Initiative

Chris Gough is a Consultant at Grant Thornton. He may becontacted on 0171 728 2289 or at Chris.H.Gough@gtuk.com. All industries, and service industries particularly, have to mobilise andexploit their intangible or invisible assets. The implementation of a knowledgemanagement initiative requires a comprehensive approach that addresses afirm’s culture, its business processes, its management, leadership and its…

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