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YouTube threatened by changes to Digital Economy Bill
Courts will have the power to block access to entire websites from the UK because of allegations of copyright infringement under an amendment to Government legislation that has been adopted by the House of Lords.
04/03/2010
Contractual interest on damages does contribute to capped sum, rules High Court
A contract's liability cap applies to interest on payments that is part of that contractual agreement but does not apply to statutory interest applied by a court, the High Court has said.
04/03/2010
Google convictions reveal two flaws in EU law, not just Italian law
OPINION: Criticism of last week's conviction of three Google executives has focused on Italy's legal system. That focus risks missing a wider point. Web hosts are unfairly exposed all across the EU and two legal changes are needed.
03/03/2010
ACTA will not undermine individuals' rights, says EU Commission
The European Commission has pledged to defend EU nations' rights to decide how to deal with online copyright infringement, saying that it will not allow a secret global treaty to erode nations' powers.
03/03/2010
Government denies Wi-Fi operators copyright exemption
Cafes, pubs, universities and libraries that offer wireless internet access will not be granted a special exemption from measures aimed at tackling copyright infringement, the Government has said.
01/03/2010
Government publishes international contract law guidance
The Ministry of Justice has published guidance to European Regulations on which law applies in international disputes. The guidance relates to new rules that came into force in December.
26/02/2010
OUT-LAW Radio: The digits that are holding back online specs sales
04/03/2010: We talk to the man behind a campaign to include one little number on eye prescriptions that could help online glasses retail to take off, and the regulator that refuses to order the inclusion.
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