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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SCL Event Report: Issues in Global Services Transactions
Dan Coen reports on the Issues in Global Services Transactions event held on 11 October 2016 and hosted by Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP….
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SCL Helping Media Understand AI Judgments Study
The recent publication of an academic study’s findings on the use of AI to predict human rights case outcomes has garnered a great deal of media attention. SCL President Richard Susskind has added to the understanding of the issues that arise in an interview on BBC World….
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Breyer: Dynamic IP Addresses as Personal Data
Lorna Woods reports on the recent judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union and explains its implications…
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Intel Fine: Advocate General Supports Appeal
The €1.06 billion fine imposed on Intel for abuse of a dominant position should be overturned according to Advocate General Wahl…
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CMA Launches Investigation into Online Gambling
The Competition and Markets Authority has announced it is investigating whether online gambling firms are treating their customers fairly…
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Is the ICO Quietly Implementing the GDPR?
Laurence Eastham applauds the new ICO Code of Practice and wonders if the ICO is flying under the Brexit radar….