Clive Freedman reports on a new case that addresses the liability of the operator of a blog with multiple contributors where one of the posts is libellous. To what extent is immunity as an information society service provider available?…
Our Survey Said
A survey of consumers tells us something about the expectations they have for online delivery from law firms. It might not be the greatest of revelations but the need to take notice is real….
Bastions of Democracy
Heaven knows, MPs are not much loved but they have their moments. Judging from the Digital Economy Bill debate, they appear to be increasingly irrelevant…
Digital Economy Act: Online Infringement and Cost-Sharing Consultation
The BIS has issued a new consultation on Online Infringement of Copyright (Initial Obligations) Cost-Sharing and SCL is preparing to respond…
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DEB: Human Rights and Law Society of Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland has issued a press release questioning the compatibility of the Digital Economy Bill with the ECHR…
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Google AdWords: Free Rein to Search Engines?
Julia Hörnle reports on the Court of Justice judgment in the Google AdWords case but questions whether the judgment gives quite as much freedom to Google as some have suggested….
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SCL IT Contracts Update: Online CPD Course from the seminar given by Richard Stephens – 24 February 2010
CPD questions for the IT Contract Update presented by Richard Stephens on 24 February 2010. SCL Online CPD Scheme – Course code HW/SFCL16 – 3 hours…
Digital Economy Bill: Draft Clause 18
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has published its latest draft for the controversial clause 18…
Smartphones and Digital Dictation
Rob Lancashire believes that the ubiquity of the Smartphone is going to be the main driver for digital dictation in 2010 for both traditional and hosted models…
First PCC Censure for a Blog Post
The Press Complaints Commission has upheld a complaint about an entry by Rod Liddle in his blog for the Spectator….