I am again looking for contributions for our predictions slot. 2016 has proved that predicting is a mug’s game but you may enjoy playing despite that…
Introducing Tals
Paul Durrant and Mark Hogarth describe a new concept for creative teams to share project ownership and revenues using a blockchain-driven share registry. Paul was one of the presenters at the Tech Law Futures Conference in November in the session on blockchain…
IT Integration in the NHS
Andrew Rankin discusses issues related to IT systems integration in the NHS, and some of the associated legal aspects in managing risks and challenges….
CJEU Judgment Restricting Digital Reproduction of Out-of-print Books
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that the copyright directive precludes national legislation authorising the digital reproduction of out-of-print books in breach of the exclusive rights of authors…
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Thoughts on the Tech Law Futures Conference
Here are some brief reflections on a very positive experience…
The Ins and Outs of Geoblocking
Graham Smith gave a primer on Internet jurisdiction at the Tech Law Futures Conference in November. His slides for that presentation are available below. This article reflects one of the issues he covered in that presentation…
Ghost of Tech Law Past
Laurence Eastham gave one of the presentations at the SCL Tech Law Futures Conference on 10 November. This is his attempt to reflect that talk…
Lending of e-books: CJEU Judgment Endorses Real-world Model
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on the legality of a scheme in the Netherlands which allows for the lending of e-books by public libraries…
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SCL Essay Prize Launched
The 2017 SCL Essay Prize has been launched. This is the competition that no law student with an interest in tech law can ignore…
Facebook and Admiral: A Real Cause for Concern
I am confused by the outrage over Admiral’s plan to use analysis of Facebook posts to determine car insurance premiums. I am not convinced it is properly directed….
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