Data as a Form of Property in Commercial Contracts
In today’s e-commerce-led and IT-dependent business environment, possession and control of data is all important.
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Commerce, Contracts & Finance
Editorial
SCL IT Law Conference The Bristol Boot Camp identified a need for more advanced education aimed at more experienced practitioners. After casting around for a name for this new event (the Mind Gym was considered as a name, but unfortunately it’s a registered trade mark), we settled on the unoriginal but descriptive SCL IT Law…
Bringing a Portal to Life: A 12-step Programme for Law Firm Success
Andrew Levison and Alan Nathanson of Baker Robbins & Co explain how to make the most of a portal, and what it will not do.
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.dash
The advent of seven new top level domains has created an unprecedented dash for registration, as examined here by Jonathan Ebsworth and Giles Bennett….
Doomed to Fail? – Joint Ventures as a Business Development Tool
Are joint ventures like Hollywood marriages – doomed to fail? Rosemary Downs takes a practical look at the steps that can be taken to increase the chances of success….
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Internet Privacy: Inroads into Assumptions
In February the case of Totalise Plc v Motley Fool Limited went almost without mention. Joanne Ashley describes why she finds this surprising and briefly considers the implications of this case….
Court Orders for the Preservation of Computer Data
Peter Susman QC explains how access to a litigation opponent’s incriminating computer files may be gained….
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Time For Performance in IT Contracts
There is probably no single aspect of IT projects that creates more confusion, disputes, and ultimately litigation, than the question of contractual time for performance. Duncan McCall and Ben Pilling of 4 Pump Court tackle the problem.
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The Rebirth of Limited Liability Clauses?
Margaret Harvey and Nick Rudgard analyse this recent important case, which
illustrates the reward for careful contractual drafting.
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Contracting under DSDM: A New Commercial Model
Development methods have seen a big change in the last few years, with the
undeniable trend being away from the more ‘traditional’ methods (also known
as ‘waterfall’ methods) towards some form of RAD (Rapid Application
Development). This articl…
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