Technology legal update (Number 6) Google's online library
Harry Karaolou looks at the publication of books on the internet and the resulting tension between copyright owners and advocates of freely available information on the worldwide web.

Technology legal update (Number 6) Welcome clarification on the extent of an ISP's liability in defamation
Simon Thomas highlights the potential liability of an internet service provider in any defamation claim and the defences available to it.

Technology legal update (Number 6) Has the whistle been blown on confidentiality?
Have you considered the long term impact of your employee blowing the whistle? Katie Owen reviews the effect whistle blowing has on contractual disputes in light of recent cases.

Technology legal update (Number 5) Why wouldn’t the world want to know what you think of your boss?
Web logs, commonly known as 'blogs'  have captured the imagination of many internet users.  Katie Owen investigates how they can be used to add benefit to an organisation and what precautionary steps should be taken.

Technology legal update (Number 5) The dangers of parallel imports
Harry Karaolou reports on the recent case involving Sun Microsystems Inc and Amtec Computer Corporation Ltd which highlighted the issue of parallel imports.

Technology legal update (Number 5) How changes to Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules may affect your organisation
Simon Thomas discusses how Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules may affect your organisation.

Technology legal update (Number 4) - Blackberry users breathe a sigh of relief 
Harry Karaolou reports on an out of court settlement between Research in Motion, the Canadian company behind the ubiquitous Blackberry business tool and NTP, Inc.

Technology legal update (Number 4) - The smoker's last puff
Katie Owen reports on the introduction of a ban on smoking in enclosed public places and places of work in England and Wales.

Technology legal update (Number 4) - OFT guidance on unfair terms in IT consumer contracts
Simon Thomas reports on "The Guidance",  the detailed guidance for businesses that sell products over the internet, by mail order, by telephone, or by fax.

Technology legal update (Number 3) - Jurisdiction on the internet - the Yahoo! appeal
Harry Karaolou reports on the recent Yahoo! appeal in the US courts.

Technology legal update (Number 3) - Distance selling legislation
Simon Thomas highlights the recent changes to the distance selling legislation.

Technology legal update (Number 3) - A wolf in sheep's clothing
Employers need to be alert to the fact that any written concern could be deemed a grievance - Katie Owen investigates recent 'EAT' decisions.

Technology legal update (Number 3) - Director indemnities: new regime
Simon Thomas writes that as of April 6 2005, companies are able to grant wider ranging indemnities to protect their directors from liability.
 

Technology update (September 2005) - Potential increase in data retention obligations
In light of the threat of terrorist attacks, and in a climate of increased political will to address this issue, Simon Thomas' article looks at the obligations that may be placed upon Communication Service Providers.

Technology update (September 2005) Equal pay claims – is your company ready?
With Britain having one of the widest gender pay gaps in Europe, Anya Worrall explains why technology companies need to consider the implications of new legislation that aims to ensure equality of pay in the workplace.

Technology update (September 2005) Should I stay or should I go? The right to terminate
The Court of Appeal has recently handed down judgment in a case that highlights the pitfalls of trying to terminate a software contract. In light of this decision, Adam Finch makes suggestions for technology companies to consider.

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