 7  6 June 2005
News:
India rejects call-centre criticisms
UK media attacks on security at Indian call centres have been dismissed as an ‘over-reaction which is to be expected’.
PartyGaming set for FTSE100 despite concerns over US regulatory risk
The multi-billion dollar IPO for PartyPoker owners PartyGaming looks set for a successful launch despite a wave of press speculation concerning the vulnerability of PartyPoker to legal action from the US Justice Department.
Supreme Court tries balancing conflicting interests in Grokster
The United States Supreme Court has in its June 28 ruling on MGM v Grokster tried to balance the competing demands of copyright owners and technology developers. The decision which has been hailed in the media as a ‘music industry victory’ is not as clear cut as some observers claim.
Features:
E-comlaw Comment: Defending innovation and copyright is the challenge
The Supreme Court decision in MGM V Grokster will be the subject of analysis and debate for years to come.
Copyright: MGM v Grokster: Balancing creativity and innovation
The US Supreme Court has confirmed that distributors of peer-to-peer software can be liable for copyright infringement. Washington D.C. based intellectual property lawyer,Jonathan Band and Cardozo Law School student Eric Stieglitz explain the judgement
Content Regulation: DTI Consultation: extending liability exemptions
UK legislation exempts ISPs from the liabilities incurred in hosting content. Mark Turner, partner, and Dominic Callaghan, associate at Herbert Smith explain the importance of the current DTI consultation on whether these protections should be extended to other information providers
Spyware: Developing an approach to spyware
Spyware is the latest security threat to the internet but difficulties exist in distinguishing genuine advertising tools from malevolent software. Claudia Vincenzi, associate at Simmons & Simmons examines the issues in regulating spyware
Broadcasting Code: The Broadcasting Code and content regulation
Ofcom’s new Broadcasting Code is designed to regulate the UK’s expanding television and radio services. Victoria Gaskell, assistant solicitor at Olswang, examines the key aspects of the new Code
EU Update: Developments in the EU
The battle over the Software Patent Directive
EU sets Microsoft a June deadline
Data Protection Working Party’s work programme for 2005
Case Law Update: Key e-commerce cases
Trademarks - The Gillette Company and Gillette Group Finland v LA-Laboratories Ltd
Freedom of Establishment - Marks & Spencer plc v David Halsey (HM Inspector of Taxes)
Broadcasting - American Library Association v Federal Communications Commission
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