Master of All the Surveys
October has been quite a month for survey results. Read a summary here….
Telecoms & the Internet
.asia Registration
The doors are open for registration of .asia domain names…
Computer Trends for Your Desk and Pocket
It is usually software and gadgets that gets the attention and the hardware we spend most of our time using tends to get neglected. Adam Westbrooke helps corrects the balance and examines the trends….
Law 2.0: New Speech, New Property, New Identity
Daithí Mac Síthigh reports on the recent SCL Policy Forum, sponsored by SCL and Herbert Smith and held on 17 and 18 September in London….
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Law 2.0?
Alastair Morrison examines the benefits of SaaS (Software as a Service)….
Wi-fi Leeching: A Pub Visitor’s Guide
The widely reported arrest of another person for ‘stealing an unsecured broadband connection’ has led to comment in all sorts of media. There have even been discussions of the morality of such actions on the BBC web site. IT lawyers may wish to brush up on the matter so that they can retain credibility in the pub or at the Bank Holiday BBQ….
The FOSS Way: An Introduction to GPL3
Software licensing has changed as free and open source software influences every aspect of programming. The launch of a new version of GPL is therefore of great importance to all concerned with software licensing. Alex Newson examines GPL3….
Search Engines: Balancing Data Retention with Privacy
Lisa Comber looks at recent concerns over the data protection policies of Google and the EU’s attitude to them….
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Domain Disputes Changes
Edward Phillips summarises the proposals for change to the Nominet DRS system. He questions whether the default transfer plan is a winning formula or a misjudgement….
Due Diligence – How Outsourcing Can Learn from Private Equity
Clive Davies recently moved from private practice to an in-house role. He shares a recently discovered approach to due diligence that he feels involves a better way….
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