News Snippets
An alert for readers to just some of the news items that were covered on the SCL Web site in March and April….
Litigation & DR
The Next Ten Years
This is an edited transcript of the 2006 SCL Lecture given by Professor Richard Susskind OBE, which has created enormous interest. This version covers only four of the six headings covered in the Lecture itself….
When “Good Enough” May Be Best
Anna Cook examines the difficulties arising from defining what the customer wants from outsourcing and services contracts. She suggests that there may be a lesson to be drawn from the approach taken in many software development contracts….
The Impact of the Data Retention Directive
Robert Steadman reviews this controversial Directive and assesses its impact….
E-disclosure: A Practical Guide
Philippa Bennett looks at the latest developments in electronic disclosure and draws out the key points for practitioners….
Emerging Electronic Disclosure Trends
Michael Taylor leans on his considerable experience in electronic disclosure in the USA to review the likely changes in the UK following the recent amendment of the PD to CPR, Part 31….
Unreal Property – Owning Binary Goods
For some people what were once thought of as games have acquired a sort of reality. Stephen Dooley and Harry Karaoulou bravely venture through the back of the wardrobe, step through the looking-glass and consider legal problems in other worlds….
E-filing Feasibility Study: Call for Comments
The Court Service is seeking comments on radical proposals for e-filing in the civil and family courts. Graham Smith of Bird & Bird explains….
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IP Issues and Technology: Lord Justice Jacob at the SCL London Group Meeting
Lord Justice Jacob spoke at a very popular SCL London Group meeting “IP Issues Relevant to Technology Disputes” on 12 January. It was a noteworthy occasion – both in terms of form and content. Laurence Eastham exploits the SCL podcast to report on some of Sir Robin’s comments and perceptions….
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SCL 2006 Lecture: The Next Ten Years
Professor Richard Susskind OBE is to give the 2006 SCL Lecture at the Royal Society on 6 March. Here is a glimpse into his thinking….