The case for a code of conduct for software licence audits
A team from FTI Consulting advocate the need for a code of conduct and call for help to draft one….
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SCL Digital Media Group event: “Digital Disruption of the Entertainment Industry”
Chair:Neelum Dass, Associate, Bristows Speakers:Raffaella De Santis, Senior Associate, Harbottle and LewisMohummad Mia, Senior Legal and Business Affairs Manager, Sony Interactive Entertainment EuropeGreg Ruback, Of Counsel, Bristows This event will look at how the music, video game and film industries have changed and the effect that digital has had (e.g. streaming, the convergence of video…
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SCL meeting report: “Digital Disruption of the Entertainment Industry”
Isabella Ramchandani and Sam Georgevic report on the SCL Digital Media Group event that took place on 29 April 2021…
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Google v Oracle: Two Giants and the Little Guy
Chris Kemp, Associate at Kemp IT Law, looks at the recent US Supreme Court judgment in the Google v Oracle software copyright litigation through the eyes of Google’s trial lawyer…
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Law Commission consults on international trade and the use of trade documents
The Commission highlights three criteria for electronic trade documents so they can be possessed in the eyes of the law and used for global trade instead of paper versions….
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Law Commission issues call for evidence on digital assets
Commission thinks that certain aspects of the law need reform to ensure that digital assets are given consistent recognition and protection….
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Apple is distorting competition in music streaming market says European Commission
Commission says that Apple has abused its dominant position through the mandatory use of Apple’s own in-app purchase mechanism…
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Groundbreaking rules published to enable rapid resolution of blockchain and crypto legal disputes, as worldwide smart contract market expected to reach $345.4 million by 2026*
Rules published today by Government-backed UK Jurisdiction Taskforce at LawtechUK will address uncertainty, encourage fast resolution of disputes, and foster increased confidence for businesses in adoption of digital technology including blockchain, crypto assets and smart contracts UK legal infrastructure continues to be world leading following publication in November 2019 of UKJT’s legal statement on the…
UK government to introduce new cyber security laws to protect smart devices
Legislation will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows….
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UK government consults on new laws to speed up rollout of 5G technology
Greater freedoms to build 5G masts in new sites and of different sizes under consideration. The UK government has also published the report by the Telecoms Diversification Taskforce….
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