From Charles Christian, former practising barrister turned independent legal IT writer, commentator and industry analyst. Among many other claims to fame, he is the editor of Legal Technology Insider newsletter: www.legaltechnology.com
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From Richard Harrison, who is a partner in national firm Laytons and can be contacted through richard.harrison@laytons.com.
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Juliet Humphries and Lucy Dillon examine the relationship between knowledge management and risk management and highlight many of the good practice points that apply. This is the first in a series of articles on ‘Knowledge for Successful Law Firms’, which is being developed by the SCL Knowledge Management Group. For more on this initiative, see vol 14, issue 2 ‘Will the Real Knowledge Management Please Step Forward!’
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Dr John Collins argues the need for patent protection for software and an end to the current hold ups in implementing an effective EU Directive.
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Clive Freedman reviews the steps which can be taken to improve the chances of a mediation of an IT dispute being successful, following the IT Disputes Group meeting on 29 September at which this topic was discussed. Part 1 of this article was published in the February/March 2004 edition of the magazine.
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In just over 18 months a visit to the IPKat weblog has become a regular event for many members of the intellectual property law community and writing it has become a vital component of the lives of its authors. This article from Jeremy Phillips and Ilanah Simon sets out to explain not only what the IPKat is but what it means to them as its co-authors.
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Mark Turner and Dominic Callaghan condense the new government model contracts and guidance and highlight the key points.
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Michael Gilbert examines outsourcing in India and the tax breaks that enhance its appeal.
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Readers of this magazine, more than most, are used to the law changing rapidly to accommodate changes in technology. When it comes to the law as it affects minors, however, and their ability to enter into commercial arrangements, we find a landscape that has essentially stayed unchanged for centuries. Robin Bynoe explains why the new technology and ancient legal principle could collide.
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VoIP is making real inroads in replacing traditional voice communication systems. Alexander Brown explains what is involved and what the legal and regulatory problems may be.
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