Ian Jeffrey thinks that database right is proving to be even more important than predicted. This article looks at the scope of the right and applies it in a number of commonly occurring scenarios….
Electronic Rights in Publishing
The rules on the rights in material published electronically are still developing. Lisa Boyd of Lochners Technology Solicitors looks at a US case which may affect developments….
To Disclose or Not to Disclose: That is the Question
The recent case of Totalise v Motley Fool, decided on 19 February 2001, dealt with disclosure in the context of a Web site….
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Incentivisation Methods in IT Contracts
Without incentives, we might lie in bed instead of bouncing joyfully to work….
Implied Terms in Computer Contracts
Michael Douglas QC and Ben Pilling consider what terms are of concern, or likely to be applied into, contracts relating to IT….
Framework Agreements – A Cure for All Ills?
This article from Kit Burden and Heidi Kwei of Barlow Lyde & Gilbert comments on the factors which parties need to consider when considering the use of a framework agreement for an IT project or a series of projects….
Information Technology and Human Rights: An International Perspective
The following article is developed from a lecture given by W.S. Gale QC to the Scottish Society for Computers & Law at the joint meeting with the Faculty of Advocates IT Group in Edinburgh….
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Court Orders for the Preservation of Computer Data: The Defendant’s Solicitor
Peter Susman QC acknowledges a constructive response to his article in the last issue (Vol 12, Issue 2)….
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SCL Thames Valley Group: Secure Domain Name Management
Ben Goodger reports on the Thames Valley Group meeting which took place on 13 June….
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SSCL Annual Lecture & Supper
John Sibbald reports on the SSCL annual lecture and supper held on 15 June at the John McIntyre Centre, Pollock Halls, Edinburgh….