In a decision as remarkable for its amusement value as for its value as a precedent in law, the General Court has ordered the Commission to pay Systran liquidated damages of over €12 million…
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The European Commission’s announcement on 30 November of a formal investigation into Google’s search engine services provides a reminder that competition law is a key tool used (and arguably abused) in IT businesses’ battle for competitive advantage. Gustaf Duhs and Jowanna Conboye provide a high-level review of recent developments in the IT sector in relation to abuse of dominance issues and speculate where the law might be heading. The article sets out some key issues that IT practitioners (and businesses) should bear in mind in relation to this issue and includes a summary of competition decisions in Europe from Microsoft onwards, under various key themes and by decision date….
The Office of Fair Trading has tackled fake online auction bids and the failure of bloggers to disclose promotional mentions…
A sweet and creamy dessert course for the predictions banquet – predictions from Bill Jones, Jane Seager, Peter Birley, Andrew Tibber and Tracey Stretton….
Are you paralysed with anxiety when faced with electronic evidence issues? Do you give into temptation and just bring in an expert and stop thinking about it? Jan Collie focuses on the practical and suggests a more mature approach for lawyers to take….
Robert Buchan and Shaun Gibson highlight key differences in procedures and remedies in an article aimed at enlightening the English (and Welsh) lawyer about IT litigation and dispute resolution in Scotland….
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Reflections on the recent Kroll Ontrack survey and the lack of fear of sanctions among the unprepared…
A nutritious and meaty second course for the predictions banquet – predictions from Beverley Flynn, Professor Chris Reed, Susan Atkinson, Toby Crick and Carrie Reevy. If you want to contribute your signature dish to the predictions buffet, time is running out. Only predictions submitted by 12 December can feature in the forthcoming magazine….
The Court of Appeal has published the latest in a long line of judgments that affect the database right and copyright in football fixtures etc…
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Advocate General Jääskinen considers that eBay is generally not liable for trade mark infringements committed by its users on its electronic marketplace. However, if eBay has been notified of the infringing use of a trade mark, and the same user continues or repeats that infringement, eBay may be held liable for it….