E-Conveyancing The timing of the publication of the Land Registry’s consultation document on e-conveyancing (www.e-conveyancing.gov.uk) meant that there was little point in this magazine merely reporting the proposals as they had been widely reported in mainstream publications. We have recently included considerable coverage of the general issues involved; indeed this issue looks at PISCES, which…
BT Broadband
We asked BT for an article addressing the difficulties that are arising on implementation. These answers to some of the frequently asked questions BTopenworld receives from customers implementing broadband are what we got. Hopefully they will assist. In addition, there is a useful page on the BTopenworld site at www.btopenworld.com/business/channel/ 0,,csn=337,00.html. This has a list of frequently asked questions and provides detailed, step-by-step solutions to them. For example, it outlines how to set up an Internet dialer. Don’t miss the chance to let us know about your experience of broadband, and possible alternatives at lseastham@aol.com….
Books on XML
Jon Vogler reviews some of the hundreds of books which give insight into XML and which may help you cope with it….
LSSA’s XML Schema for the Legal Profession
The Legal Software Suppliers Association has published a proposal for an XML Schema for the legal profession. The full text of the document can be accessed via the SCL Web site….
Can XML Change the Way We Work?
What is XML? Why does it matter? Is it a techie thing’ or a tool for all?, Karen Beesley of Keep Informed assesses the effect XML might have on the way we work….
Pocket Windows 2002 & HP Jornada 568
As Neil Cameron puts it ‘I had promised you, the readers, and the Editor, a follow-up to my initial review of Microsoft Windows XP. And you will get it – I promise. However, my attention has been diverted by the new Jornada 568 running Pocket Windows 2002; and so that is what you get this month. This review was entirely written in what passes for my handwriting on a Jornada 568 Pocket PC – graphics were added later.’…
Games People Play
John McKinlay looks at the particular issues to be considered in negotiating and advising on software development contracts in the games industry. John acts for VIS Entertainment plc, developers of the chart-topping State of Emergency game….
e-learning – Some Legal Considerations
e-learning is an important and growing area for e-commerce lawyers. James Humphrey-Evans discusses some of the issues involved….
Virtual Monopoly
Andrew Katz of Moorcrofts reviews Virtual Monopoly, by Dr Christopher G Pike, published 2001 by Nicholas Brealey Publishing (£19.99)….