What is the difference between a cryptocurrency trading platform and a kitchen blender?
Lawrence Akka QC reviews a recent judgment in the Singapore courts that examined algorithms, contract liability and the law of mistake…
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
The Intellectual Property (Copyright and Related Rights) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 have been made which amend UK copyright law and revoke the Portability of Online Content Regulations….
The AG’s Opinion in Google France: would it provide a proper remedy?
Dr Paul Lambert wonders whether the AG’s recent opinion on the Google France case would, if followed, provide a proper remedy for victims of online abuse….
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European Data Protection Board calls on EU legislators to intensify their efforts to adopt an ePrivacy Regulation,
The European Data Protection Board has adopted a number of statements at its recent plenary session held on 12/13th March 2019 covering, among other things, the GDPR and the proposed ePrivacy Regulation….
CASE NOTE: Triple Point Technology, Inc. v PTT Public Company Limited
Quentin Tannock and Jonathan Schaffer-Goddard of 4 Pump Court summarise and analyse the recent judgment in Triple Point and the correct approach towards liquidated damages for delay clauses….
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Key Takeaways from the SCL London Group event “Innovation and Tech in Rail Sector”
A summary of the most important themes from the recent SCL London Group event, hosted at Stephenson Harwood on 6 March 2019…
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Online Courts: A Report on the First International Forum
The team from Kennedys, who were one of the event sponsors, report on this ground-breaking event held over two days in December 2018…
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Buivids: a further over-extension of the domestic purposes exemption?
Neil Brown comments on a recent decision of the CJEU on the application of the data protection framework to everyone’s life online….
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Copyright Directive agreed by European Commission, Parliament and Council of the European Union
The Copyright Directive has been agreed by European Commission, Parliament and Council of the European Union. In September 2016, the European Commission proposed to modernise EU copyright rules as part of the Digital Single Market Strategy. After much (fraught) negotiation, political agreement on the text of the proposed Directive has now been reached by the…
How can the law regulate removal of fake news?
Professor Chris Marsden and Dr Trisha Meyer summarise the recommendations for regulating fake news set out in their report presented to the European Parliament….
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