Predictions 2007
Each year we ask a selection of IT law and legal technology experts for their predictions for the coming year. These are the collected predictions. Those most recently added appear first in this format….
Telecoms & the Internet
Phishing in a Brands New Pool
Phishing is not just about unlikely millions stranded in foreign banks, awaiting deliverance from a virtuous soul. Christopher Varas knows that it is much more insidious and lets you know what steps lawyers can take to protect commercial clients from association with phishing fraud….
Google News: Belgian Court Ruling
Laurie Kaye reports on a new development in an ongoing saga and asks ‘When is a search engine not a search engine?’ Apparently, the answer is ‘when it’s a publisher’….
When is a search engine not a search engine? Answer: when it’s a publisher
Laurie Kaye reports on a new development in an ongoing saga and analyses its importance….
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The SLD Public Pilot
Laurence Eastham reports on his brief acquaintance with the legendary Statute Law Database, which carries all UK legislation in officially updated form….
Staff Computer and E-mail Policies
Jeremy Holt takes a realistic look at staff policies on Internet and e-mail use and the like. He also offers a specimen computer and e-mail use policy….
Google News: – Fair Use or Fair Game?
Katie Withers reports on the issues surrounding Google News and claims that it breaches copyright….
(In)Security: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Alastair Morrison reviews security dangers and questions complacency….
Cryptic and Hidden Meanings – The Government Proposes To Bring Encryption Powers into Force
Peter Church and Richard Cumbley look at the latest move to bring Part III of RIPA into force….
Net Neutrality Debate
Paul Ganley and Ben Allgrove explain what it is all about, and why it matters….