Thomson Corporation Acquires Baker Robbins
The Thomson Corporation announced on 5 January the acquisition of Baker Robbins & Company, the provider of technology and information management consulting to law firms and law departments….
Cybersecurity
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….
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….
Life After Grokster
Maureen Daly analyses the varying approaches to the battle against unlawful file sharing and developments on this front in a number of jurisdictions….
Computer Expert Witness?
A recent case before the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) gives a surprisingly wide interpretation of expert witness on the operation of a computer system….
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….
(In)Security: Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid
Alastair Morrison reviews security dangers and questions complacency….
Consultation Corner
A round-up of the current calls for input which might be of interest to SCL members…
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….
Wi Fi Security – some practical steps
Graeme Powell offers guidelines to help ensure the security of data when connecting your laptop to a public Wi-Fi hotspot such as in a hotel….