The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has published its follow-up report on Personal Internet Security and has called for more to be done to protect the public from e-crime. Among other reforms, the Committee seeks legislation to establish the principle that banks be held responsible for losses incurred by electronic fraud….
Government Data Loss: OGC Contract Compliance
With effect from 1 July 2008, the security provisions in the OGC Model Services Agreement and Guidance become mandatory for all UK government ICT contracts, but the requirements have much wider effect than might at first be thought….
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Barristers’ Web Sites: No News is Bad News
A comprehensive survey of barristers’ web sites has found that a large majority neglect the potential value of news about members’ achievements in the cases they handle….
LVMH and eBay Damages
Reuters reports that a French court has ordered eBay to pay 38.6 million euros (£30.6 million) to luxury goods group LVMH for allowing the sale of counterfeit goods on its online auction site….
Computer Games Modchips: All to Play For?
The Court of Appeal has upheld the appeal of ‘Mr Modchips’ and thereby cast doubt on the efficacy of the ETMs protecting the Sony Playstation, Microsoft’s X-box and Nintendo’s Gamecube. Laurence Eastham explains by way of extracts from the excellent judgment of Lord Justice Jacob….
Making Your Adverts (Comparatively) Safe
When is it safe to use a competitor’s brand name in your adverts? Jeremy Harris reports on a recent European decision which gives further guidance and offers tips to prospective comparative advertisers….
Editorial
I would have liked to include coverage in this issue of the new legislation affecting computer lawyers embodied in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. But, to be honest, I couldn’t be bothered. There is s 77 (power to alter penalty for unlawfully obtaining etc. personal data), s 78 (new defence for purposes…
SCL 8th Annual Conference: Convergence 3.0
In November, SCL is to host its 8th Annual Conference in Edinburgh under the overarching title ‘Convergence 3.0 – New Business Models, More Risk – New Law’. Laurence Eastham highlights some of the reasons for attending….
Legal Sector Web Sites and the Disability Discrimination Act
A new survey by web editorial services company PWS has produced some shocking results. Lawyers don’t seem to be taking their own advice on the importance of making web sites accessible. Ted Page explains what went wrong and why compliance should matter….
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June / July 2008 Online Course
These are the CPD questions arising from the April/May 2008 issue of Computers & Law (Course code HW/SFCL27 – 1 hour)…