Raindrops on Robots and Whiskers . . .
Robots are fascinating, and will pose fascinating legal problems…
Technology, Society & Justice
Apple v Samsung: San Jose or San Ferian
I am not sure that I am qualified to offer a view on Apple v Samsung but, inspired by the flood of uninformed recent comments on Assange, rape and extradition, I will anyway. How much does this verdict matter?…
Nominet DRS Procedure Scrutinised
In a case destined to be read in the future only by lawyer geeks and those interested in the ‘access to justice’ camp, Mr Justice Mann ruled in March that Nominet’s Dispute Resolution Service and the relevant policy and procedures effectively prevented a party which had used the procedure from having the dispute heard again by the High Court. Paul A Harris looks a little more deeply into the judgment and its implications….
Cookies and Law Firm Compliance
With the cookie law already in full swing, Kuan Hon carried out a survey of law firm web sites in mid June. So how are the top London tech law firms doing in complying with the law?…
Football Dataco/ Sportradar case: Attorney General’s Opinion
According to Advocate General Cruz Villalon, online database infringement occurs both where sent and received. Thanks to John Wilks of DLA Piper for this report….
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Anti-competitive Behaviour and Neutral Search Results
James Grimmelmann weighs up the investigation into Google’s practices by the EU Commission and the technological realities of search. He sees dangers flowing from oversimplification of the complexities of search….
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SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd: Report and Analysis
David Cran and Louise Williams consider this major CJEU judgment and its implications…
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EU Commission Consultation on Internet of Things
The EU Commission has launched a consultation on rules for wirelessly connected devices – the ‘Internet of Things’…
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New Article 29 Working Party Opinions Published
The Article 29 Working Party has adopted Opinions on the data protection reform proposals and on facial recognition….
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Reforming the Civil Justice System: SCL Annual Lecture 2012 Report
Richard Harrison reports on the SCL Annual Lecture, given by The Rt Hon Lord Justice Jackson on 26 March. A podcast of the Lecture will be available shortly….
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