BSkyB v EDS
Duncan McCall QC and George Woods expand upon their introductory note on the judgment in this long-running case, draw attention to its main features and identify some of the lessons to be learned from it…
Commerce, Contracts & Finance
Sky’s the Limit for Salesmen
The BSkyB v EDS case is going to leave most ordinary people bemused. But I believe it really is a very important ruling that should make litigators involved with large-scale contracts smile. Don’t miss the chance to book for a special SCL London Group Meeting on the case to be held on 8 March….
IFCLA Conference: Deadline for Speakers
The International Federation of Computer Law Associations is having its next Conference on 10 and 11 June in Helsinki. Speakers and suggestions for speakers are sought now….
Volume Litigation: More Harmful than Helpful?
Andrew Murray explains how volume litigation against alleged file-sharers works and why he disapproves of its use at the present time. This is one of a series of articles arising from last year’s SCL Policy Forum….
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Developments in Public Procurement Law
Jenny Skilbeck covers recent developments affecting the Remedies Directive, the limitation period and variations to existing contract,s including the important new case of Uniplex….
Unticking the Boxes – should IT laws comply with a post-crunch ethos?
In a thought-provoking piece arising from last year’s SCL Policy Forum, Graham Smith challenges some assumptions, queries a number of assertions and analyses the legislative approach that gives us most of our IT law. But he offers little hope for a future of better legislation in the field….
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EDS found liable to pay Sky damages for fraud
Duncan McCall QC and George Woods from 4 Pump Court give an introductory note on the judgment….
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How To Make Bad Law
Professor Chris Reed draws some lessons from the experience of law-making in the computing and communications sector. He suggests that a focus on technical precision has given us some pretty bad law….
BSkyB v EDS – Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims Partially Upheld – £200 Million Damages Award Anticipated
The long-awaited judgment in BSkyB v EDS was handed down on 26 January 2010….
Civil Monetary Penalties for Data Breaches
Following a positive response to its consultation, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed that the new monetary penalties regime will come into effect on 6 April 2010….