NOW That’s NOT What I Call Passing Off
The Supreme Court has ruled in a dispute concerning the use of services under the NOW TV title and has supported the view that goodwill is jurisdiction-based…
Publishing & social media
Cases Round-up
Internet Streaming and Broadcasters’ Rights The CJEU has ruled on a reference relating to the Infosoc Directive and communication to the public In Case C-279/13 C More Entertainment, a reference for a preliminary ruling from the Högsta domstolen (Sweden), the Court of Justice of the European Union had to consider issues surrounding the direct broadcast of…
eDisclosure: The Perfect ESI Storm
Deborah Blaxell examines the trends and forecasts a stormy outlook, which poses a real danger for those not properly prepared…
Book Review: Andrew Keen’s ‘The Internet Is Not The Answer’
Neil Brown reviews a book that takes a controversial view of the Internet…
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SCL Meeting Report: Annual Contract Law Update
Kyla Taylor reports on the annual tour de force from Richard Stephens…
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Vidal-Hall v Google: Can Big Brother Be Defeated?
Chris Bridges summarises the judgment in this important case and offers his thoughts on its implications…
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The Rise of the Sharing Economy
Susan McLean introduces us to the characteristics and challenges of the sharing economy, outlines the considerable UK developments to make special provision for it and highlights the legal issues that have to be borne in mind by those operating in it…
Does New Russian Personal Data Law Ban International Business?
Rimma Leshcheva explains the position with regard to Russia’s new data laws and suggests how to deal with it…
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Afraid of Data Protection? Become a Journalist
Justin Dear considers the journalism exception to data protection obligations and examines the meaning of the term ‘journalist’…
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Guidance on Financial Promotions in Social Media
The Financial Conduct Authority has published new guidance…
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