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PPI: complaints handling and redress
The Financial Services Bill and insurance
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Payment Protection Insurance: the provisions in ICOBS
Retail Distribution Review
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Trail commission under the RDR
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Reinsurance
Reinsurance Directive in the UK
Insurance brokers and intermediaries
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Insurance broker remuneration: law and regulation
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Options for Principle 8 compliance
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Data Protection health check
Model clauses for transferring personal data overseas: an overview
Checklist for compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998
The US Safe Harbor scheme
The European data centre code of conduct
The effect of binding corporate rules on overseas transfers of personal data
Putting the data protection rules into practice: practical examples
Model clauses for transferring personal data overseas: the May 2010 changes
Monitoring survey
IP addresses and the Data Protection Act
Introduction to overseas transfers of personal data
Data Protection
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The Freedom of Information Act and your organisation
Interview with the information commisioner
Interview with Deputy Commissioner David Smith
Confidentiality
Confidential information
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The smoking ban and company vehicles
Environmental protection
The WEEE Regulations: a brief introduction
The RoHS Regulations: a brief introduction
Batteries Regulations: a brief introduction
Green technology and law: an overview of the UK's environmental regime
The Ecodesign Directive for Energy Using Products
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Gambling
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E-commerce and the internet
The UK's E-Commerce Regulations
Terms and Conditions (Checklist for selling on-line)
Selling online: an overview of the rules
Selling online: structuring your e-commerce process
Kodak error shows need for legal protection
Dealing with consumers
How to protect your site against pricing errors
The UK's Distance Selling Regulations
Foreign investment in China's e-commerce
Amazon's pricing error
Domain names
Domain name disputes
Changes to top-level domains – what you need to know
Domain names: FAQ
Transferring domain names
Games
Getting a Publishing Deal
Heads of Agreement for Games Publishing
Video games and age restrictions–the US and UK
Hosting and maintenance
ISP and web host conditions - checklist
Data retention laws: what they mean for ISPs
ISP issues
Liability of ISPs for 3rd party material
Websites
Disabled access to websites under UK law
Improving accessibility for motor impaired users
IT Security
Crime
Identity theft and credit card fraud
Security aspects of e-business
Cryptography
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Open source software: minimising the risks
Escrow
Web design (checklist)
Software maintenance agreements
Website compliance: 10 tips
AJAX: the legal issues
RSS: the legal issues
Legal reasons to make intranets, extranets and software accessible
Software development contracts
Using exemption clauses in web sales
Information required in a web development deal (checklist)
Web development deals
Media and creative industries
Clearing rights for film and television
Co-development and co-production
Distribution and exploitation of film and tv rights
Regulation of online adverts
Financial Services Advertising
Running a competition
Running a competition: FAQ
Running a sweepstake at work: the law
The sub judice rule and contempt of court
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Agreements for consultancy services
Managing an Outsourcing
IR35: the basics
Green IT: the advantages of outsourcing
An introduction to IT outsourcing
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Help with citations
1-800 Flowers v Phonenames
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Subscribe to PMCLR
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De Beers v Atos
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AstraZeneca UK Limited v International Business Machines Corporation
Telecoms
Cloud computing
Intellectual Property
Intellectual property in websites: ownership and protection
Choosing and protecting your brand
Linking and Framing
Detention of counterfeit goods at UK borders
Copyright
Copyright law: the basics
Legal protection for databases - case report
Database rights: the basics
Mashups: the legal isues
Podcasting: the legal issues
Unwitting infringements and the law
Britain's approach to the Copyright Directive
Control and exploitation of copyright material online
The war against P2P
File sharing after Napster
Photocopying in a commercial context
Copyright restrictions increased - the effect on education
Trade marks
Registering a trade mark in the UK
Registering a trade mark in the EU
Registering a trade mark through the Madrid Protocol
Enlargement of the EU and the Community Trade Mark
When is a trade mark considered distinctive
Guidance from ECJ on registration of colour trade marks
Meta Tags, Adverts and Trade Mark use
The Company Names Adjudicator
Trade mark opposition procedures
Trade Marks: the basics
Designs
Registering a design in the EU
How design rights can add value to a business
Designs: the basics
Registering a design in the UK
Patents
Opinions of the UK Intellectual Property Office
Patents: the basics
Threat to international patent protection: the pharmaceutical industry's perspective
Patents: obtaining patent protection outside of the UK
Proposals for a new European Patent
Database rights
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Commercial agents, distribution and franchising
Installer agency relationships
Fiduciary duties
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Supply of goods and services
Post acquisition integration
Termination of supplier contracts
Product liability under the Consumer Protection Act
Retention of title clauses
Product liability for negligence
Consumer protection
The new Consumer Rights Directive
Supply chain management
Ensuring continuity of supply in a crisis
Transferring supply chain contracts
Advertising and marketing
Keyword Marketing
Email Marketing – When to use opt-in and when to use opt-out
The use of trade marks in meta tags
Adware
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Moderation, liability and terms of use
The effect of the Data Protection Act on e-marketing
Tagging: the legal issues
Online Advertising
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations
The CAP code
Viral marketing and the law
Who wants spam?
Strategic alliances and collaboration
How to manage your legacy assets
Joint venture vehicles
Universities
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Tax
Corporate tax
An introduction to Tax
Group relief
Introduction to stamp duty
Tax aspects of joint ventures
Share plans
Share Plans for Private Companies
Share Plans on Float
HMRC Approved Company Share Option Plans (CSOP)
Enterprise Management Incentive (EMI) Options
Save As You Earn (SAYE) Share Option Plans
Irish Save As You Earn (SAYE) Share Option Plans
Share Incentive Plans (SIPs)
Using equity incentive arrangements within the telecoms industry
Employment tax
Taxation of termination payments
Medical benefit trusts
Mobile workers: employment tax considerations
Tax for entrepreneurs, business owners & private investors
Capital gains tax for individuals on the disposal of shares
Taxation of e-commerce
The Enterprise Investment Scheme
Tax deed and tax warranties
Private equity tax
Tax issues for managers in private equity transactions
Property tax
VAT and residential development
The Construction Industry Scheme
Brownfield tax reliefs
VAT on property transactions
Business Premises Renovation Allowance
Tax treatment of REITs
Stamp duty land tax
Capital allowances on property transactions
Enhanced capital allowances
Tax litigation & disputes
The Tax Tribunal
Funding options for tax tribunals
Tax tribunal appeals and ATE insurance
Commercial trusts
Commercial trusts
International tax
Tax issues for UK holding companies
Finance tax
Tax treatment of Shari'a finance
Public sector tax
VAT and public bodies
Investment funds tax
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Articles
2012
January
ICO's enforcement of information rights to focus on health sector
BP pursues claim for costs of Deepwater Horizon accident against contractor Halliburton
Privacy watchdogs deem advertising code non-compliant with EU cookies laws
Extending Solvency II to pension schemes could cost UK businesses an extra £600bn, report says
Unregulated betting could increase if Government changes remote licensing regime, study says
Software giant suing UK retailer over alleged fake sales
India lifts restrictions to allow international investment
Views sought on UK's copyright licensing system
Image processing software not excluded from patentability, IPO rules
Government lodges feed-in tariff ruling appeal
Cost savings only part of public sector pension reform picture, expert says
Google demotes link to own browser in search engine results following rule breach
Amazon obtains patent for 'one-click' payment method in Canada
Businesses will no longer be automatically at fault in some personal injury claims, Prime Minister says
New enforcement powers for Natural England now in force
Government should commit to HS2 'as soon as possible' say business leaders
French court fines Google over search suggestion
Businesses to face extra fees for PPI referrals as regulator predicts record year
Government must do more for recycling to avoid material shortages, manufacturers say
Public should be informed whenever phone-tracking technology is used, says expert
Banks will be allowed to dip into liquidity reserves during financial difficulties, says international banking committee
Domain registrar not liable for cybersquatting, US court rules
Nearly one third of businesses might terminate contracts early to avoid Agency Workers Regulations, recruiters claim
Parody examples will strengthen case for new copyright exception, campaigners say
Scottish authorities should be given more time to pursue FOI evaders, says outgoing watchdog
HS2 legislation should be passed more quickly, says expert
Reported tax avoidance on the increase as accountants track highest ever year for corporate fraud
Locals control development under the NPPF, says Cameron
Plans submitted for new ICL campus
UK Economy to suffer unless south east airport capacity increases, warns regulator
Finnish ISP ordered to block link to campaigner website in Pirate Bay crackdown ruling
Smart meter technology is privacy intrusive, researchers claim
HMRC extends alternative dispute resolution trial for smaller businesses
MPs express concern over unitary patent proposals
Record defined benefit pension scheme deficit reported in December
Government must do more to address PFI funding concerns says Treasury Committee
ICANN opens application process for new 'top-level' domains
Plans submitted for Tower Hamlets' £500m Robin Hood Estate
Bromley's development plan document "unsound", rules High Court
Plymouth will amend CIL to improve viability
Companies with Libyan operations should tread carefully on contract negotiation, says expert
Qatar issues new listing rules for its growing secondary market, say reports
EU Commission will clarify website notice and takedown procedures
Lambeth Council to choose Northern Line extension route
Planning granted for two residential towers in Liverpool
Get Britain Building fund only available for developments of 25 or more homes
NHS Trust facing £375,000 fine over theft of patient data
EU website sweep reveals general lack of transparency about consumer credit deals
Vietnam to borrow over $3bn for power projects in 2012, according to reports
Unions 'handing Government the high ground' on public sector pension talks, expert says
Law will not permit sale of second hand MP3s, says expert
Edinburgh Council equal pay settlement shows courts 'less sympathetic' to technical arguments, expert says
Card payments scheme could face tighter controls
EU data protection Regulation may not be finalised until March
Planning permission given for £600m Canning Town Regeneration Scheme
Fulham FC submits redevelopment plans for ground
Groups warn of 'resource drain' in neighbourhood planning proposals
Persimmon Homes awarded £1.5m towards clean up of former landfill site
Banks unlikely to leave the UK over new regulations, Osborne tells MPs
FSA replacement could be a "poor relation" without change in focus, says Treasury Committee
Insurance industry must take action to stop customers launching spurious legal claims, say MPs
Olympic guidelines tell volunteers not to discuss detail online
SFO to pursue dividends paid through ill-gotten-gains
EMI takes Irish Government to court over website blocking delays
Student faces extradition on copyright infringement charges
German ISP does not have to block foreign 'illegal' betting sites
Regeneration should be addressed at a local level, says Shapps
Announcement on NPPF transitional arrangements will be made this week, say DCLG
UMC buys Camden Lock
Government urged to introduce Digital Economy Act anti-file-sharing code
HS2 alternative offers proportionately better returns, report says
Dividend arrangements should be disclosed in line with inside information rules, EU body says
Trade body reports finding 'collapse' in building industry confidence
Wikipedia to participate in 'blackout' protest against US anti-piracy proposals
Online ads should generally display icon on behavioural targeting, ad body says
Catalogue company only entitled to simple interest on overpaid VAT, European legal adviser says
Bank of England's accountability proposals do not go far enough, MPs say
New international tribunal service opens for resolving financial disputes
London Mayor announces £177m for regeneration
Localism Act clarifies rules on predetermination
Allegations of government bribes investigated most often in China, report says
Scottish Government announces incentives for specialised 'enterprise areas'
Digitally altered photographs can qualify for copyright protection, UK court rules
Showing non child-friendly ads to unregistered YouTube users risks ASA censure, says expert
Greenwich development work will restart, according to Mayor and Government
Shortlist of schemes for Olympic media site announced
GLA votes yes to Olympic Park Legacy Corporation
UK needs National Policy Statement for aviation, says expert
Law makers legitimately brought public domain works into copyright, US court rules
Stricter business takeover rules needed, Miliband says
Insurers fined over £2m by regulator for altering customer complaints documents
CAP to consider prohibiting child brand sponsorship in advertising rules
Government announces March contingency date for solar feed-in tariff increases
Basildon town centre masterplan revealed
Sunderland Council objects to Newcastle and Gateshead's joint core strategy
Publisher settles 37 claims of phone hacking against it
Transitional arrangements for Localism Act announced
European Commission asks for views on promoting environmentally friendly procurement
Regulator correctly determined editorial responsibility for on-demand video services, Ofcom rules
Law change confirms that NHB and CIL can be considered in planning applications, says expert
New bailiff standards the 'first step' towards a legally binding regime, Government says
Ad campaign launched to educate consumers about online behavioural advertising
Environment Agency accepts first civil sanction for a pollution offence
Bank's proposed Oversight Committee must be able to examine policy decisions, MPs say
Pensions for workers who contracted out of supplementary state scheme must be equalised, Government says
Final phase of Wembley Central gets planning go-ahead
Potential knock on implications for Thames Estuary airport
Localism agenda reportedly delaying adoption of Core Strategies
Environmental campaigners complain to European Commission about nuclear 'subsidies'
Data protection changes place disproportionate burdens on business, expert says
Revised IP enforcement laws will help creators distribute legal content, EU Commissioner says
Wimbledon faces prospect of some of the highest CIL rates in London
Planning consent granted for 456-home Nine Elms scheme
Approval granted for 30 Berkeley Square scheme
Publishing images of murdered infant not in breach of copyright or privacy, appeal court rules
Landlords could become liable for tenants' unpaid water bills under Government plans
Shareholders will be given power to curb executive pay, Government announces
Corruption self-reporters not disadvantaged by own investigative restrictions, SFO says
Audit-light advisory service launched by the ICO
Ofgem proposes £7bn funding to connect Scottish renewables to the National Grid
First UK marine energy park to be established in South West of England
Government loses appeal on solar feed-in tariffs
Tougher requirements for obtaining consent unveiled in data protection proposals
EU-US PNR agreement too broadly worded and not justified, privacy watchdogs say
Pan-EU consistency in data protection reform welcome, but burden on business a problem, says expert
Orchard Homes wins Winchester appeal
Pickles approves Aylesbury Vale homes
Community and voluntary organisations to bid for a share of £100 million pot
Mayor scoops LTGDC's assets
Government confirms pension auto-enrolment starting dates
Time running out for standardised 'do not track' system to be agreed, Commissioner says
Saudi Arabia to allow listing of foreign shares on its stock exchange
Revised UK interception of communications laws address EU privacy concerns
Government-owned property company to take over surplus NHS property estate
Referendums for 11 cities on directly-elected mayors announced for May
Proposed changes to pre-pack insolvency sales regulation dropped by Government
Corrupt conspirators convicted following energy contracts investigation
Anti-piracy code of practice for search engines proposed by rights holder representatives
Details of new Bank of England financial regulatory powers published
Ad watchdog investigating celebrities' Twitter chocolate promotions
Calls for emerging NPPF to have immediate effect to deal with housing crisis
HS2 Ltd to establish new forums to gather views
Government issues new guidance to planning officers on outsourcing CIL functions
University's back up copy of email should be disclosed, rules Tribunal
Cash for scrap to be banned as Government tackles metal theft epidemicCash for scrap to be banned as Government tackles metal theft epidemic
ICO issues record £140,000 fine to Scottish Council for five personal data breaches
Government promises occupational pension scheme regulations 'bonfire'
Struck off barrister was Newzbin owner
ITV must fund rental business' pension scheme deficit, regulator says
Development to start on UBS's Broadgate offices
Marco Polo Battersea site is ready for development
Affordable house building is falling in London
Independent scrutiny of database will not breach privacy rights, High Court says
Nominet proposes new code of rules for members
Scottish Government begins review of community planning arrangements, minister confirms
Employment tribunal fees could affect uptake of early conciliation, Acas officer says
Watchdog sets out 'benchmarks' for EU bodies' compliance with data protection rules
Plans submitted for new Nine Elms scheme
Leicester Square development will triple size of hotel
Government ahead of schedule for releasing land, says Minister
February
FSA issues guidance on how businesses can avoid using unfair contract terms
Civil litigation cost reforms to be delayed until 2013, Government confirms
Google 'chooses' not to censor Mosley content, MP says
Assessment of FOI regime should be based on evidence not emotion, watchdog says
Tax break for shareholders of dissolved companies to be made less favourable
Spanish Government suspends renewable energy incentives 'temporarily' to tackle funding deficit
Contractors should change contracts to ensure they pass HSE charges to correct company, says expert
TripAdvisor authenticity claims misleading and unsubstantiated, ad watchdog rules
Examiner backs Mayor of London's Community Infrastructure Levy
New controlled foreign company rules will come into force from January 2013, Government says
BAA sale of Stansted homes will 'ratchet up' south east airport debate, says expert
Deal agreed to keep Tottenham FC in Haringey
Trafford Council formally adopts core strategy
Worcester Housing proposes £12m estate redevelopment
DWP staff to be 'spun off' into first central government mutual from March
Potential unfair gym contracts under investigation by OFT
Samsung investigated over enforcement of patents essential to 3G standards
Default rate on PFI loans lower than on general infrastructure, Moody's says
Planning officers recommend approval for Shepherd's Bush Market plans
Get Britain Building fund to restart building of 1,300 new homes
Government wants non public sector land for housing, says Shapps
Kier and HCA to deliver 700 new homes in Derby
Mulcaire cannot invoke right not to self-incriminate, says Court of Appeal
EIOPA 'concerned' by European Commission delays to Solvency II implementation
£20,000 fine levied for marketing 'likely to result in harm to children'
Investigative journalism would not be curbed by ability to fine newspapers, Ofcom chief says
ACTA will not change scope of IP protection, MEP claims
Free Google Maps service is anti-competitive, French court rules
Plans for £750 million Middlesex Hospital redevelopment approved
Cornwall Council to charge for pre-application planning advice
Government reduces carbon targets for new homes
European Commission to propose changes to state aid rules by summer
Police investigating allegations of email hacking at the Times
Adactus first to net HCA’s early payment
Google-hosted blog content to be censored on country-by-country basis
Bury Council reaches equal pay settlement with female employees
Funding increase of 15% for FSA 'could be passed to consumers', ABI warns
Pension fund leaders call to merge struggling local government schemes into 'superfunds'
Section 106 agreement signed for development in Greenwich
NPPF threatens 55% of England's countryside, says campaign group
'Portas Pilots' towns to trial high street review recommendations
Councils are not meeting planning decision targets, Government figures reveal
EU watchdog calls for Google to postpone privacy policy updates
Conservative hostility to wind subsidies "highlights challenges" for new Energy Secretary, say experts
University pension scheme close to £3bn in deficit, valuation reveals
New code of conduct should require ISPs to take down radical extremist content, MPs say
Fall in numbers of deaths likely to impact on pension funds, expert warns
GLA granted £3bn funding for housing and regeneration
Boroughs should not set affordable rent targets in LDF, says Mayor of London
Plans submitted for £150m shopping centre in Shrewsbury
Durham gets £40m housing development
NHS trusts could receive Government support to meet PFI debts
ACTA protests lead EU Governments to suspend endorsement of the text
Reporting on celebrities' private lives can be legitimate, European Court of Human Rights rules
Changes in law may be recommended to allow data sharing to combat fraud
IPO too influential over Government IP policies, MP says
Pub landlords face practical difficulties in avoiding football copyrights following ruling, expert says
Transport for London consults on proposed new Thames Crossings
Haringey considers reducing Spurs' section 106 agreement liabilities by £16m
Plans submitted for new £100m Chester student village
Simplifying contaminated land guidance could put public health at risk, industry body warns
Regional airports offer spare capacity, say operators
Shares awarded to employees in 'cash box' companies should be subject to income tax, tribunal rules
Second hand music files trader avoids injunction as copyright case moves to full trial
Times editor apologises over email hacking case
Local authorities threaten legal challenge to high speed rail scheme
Solar subsidy levels will fall in line with costs, says Government
Government seeks views on EU data protection reforms
Mayor creates London Enterprise Panel
Mayoral Development Corporation to control planning and development
HCA and GLA launch competition to find developer for £1.5 bn London scheme
GMPF and Manchester Council JV to deliver housing
Coventry City Centre's £300 m blueprint is revealed
Developer challenges Pickles' refusal on prematurity
Guernsey offers personalities chance to register control over their image
European countries set out agreed approach to new US tax evasion information sharing laws
Microsoft states commitment to FRAND licensing of standard essential patents
Technology firm's plug-in and app patent claims invalid, US court rules
Government sets out policy on nationally significant waste water projects
Earls Court 800 home development recommended for approval
White City's £1bn regeneration set for go ahead
LBHF approve Shepherd’s Bush Market plans
Leeds Council set to approve emerging Core Strategy
Voluntary third party funders' code has 'manifest weaknesses', peers say
Guardian journalist wins right to 'sensitive' court papers related to Griffin conviction
Germany steps back from ACTA-signing process
Minister proposes 'third option' alternative to defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
Regional police hubs launched to combat cybercrime
Competition regulator 'determined' to prevent standards rights abuses
Nine Elms enterprise zone to be set up to finance Northern Line extension
St Modwen could build 1,000 homes above London shopping centre
Inspector overturns 200-home Bromsgrove planning refusal
National Planning Casework Unit to deal with London casework and CPOs
Watchdog expresses data protection concerns over EU financial services reforms
Councils fined after breaches of 'sensitive' child welfare papers
Proposed pension solvency requirements could have a "disastrous impact" on economic growth, industry bodies warn
£50bn quantitative easing increase will impact on pension schemes, experts warn
Barton Farm homes scheme expected to go ahead, says developer
Walsall gives £770,000 boost to kick start stalled schemes
Next phase of £250m Basildon regeneration approved
ICO consults on mandatory audit framework code
Dutch Government to further liberalise copyright
Google takeover of Motorola approved despite patent concerns
Government-wide review of bonus structures could extend to part publicly-funded bodies
New Business Finance Partnership scheme for SMEs will replace Project Merlin commitments, reports say
PFI investors overcharging for risk, NAO warns
SFO operations to be subject to 'routine' inspection
Prime Minister 'very interested' in automatic state pension age increases, reports say
Order establishing the London Legacy Development Corporation laid before Parliament
Haringey revises section 106 to eliminate affordable housing requirement for Spurs
Consultation on 3,000 home 'new settlement' in Denby
Teachers threaten legal challenge to Government's pension changes
Watchdog bans 'sexually suggestive' ads
Proposed newspaper content licensing fees not wholly 'reasonable', Tribunal rules
Courts cannot force social networks to broadly monitor for illegal file-sharing, ECJ rules
Government extends small business loan guarantee scheme
Development Securities' £250m Hillingdon scheme given planning permission
Get Britain Building fund three times oversubscribed, says Shapps
Neptune plans £45m Liverpool waterfront development
WNDC use CPO powers to start Northampton development
Alleged file-sharing websites disappear or change in aftermath of RnBXclusive takedown, UK police say
Copyright reforms should wait until effect of new licensing framework is known, publishers' body says
Administration for football clubs should ultimately lead to automatic relegation, expert says
Council-owned airport operator seeks private investment to buy another 'quality' airport
Sky ad warning pub landlords about infringing football copyrights
Treasury files second legal challenge to ECB clearing house location policy
Government publishes proposals for legal regulation of bailiffs
Watchdog fines companies for using fake sites to lure competition entrants
Ballymore's 2,000 home Embassy Gardens plans given approval
Planning committee approves Earls Court's 800 home Seagrave Road development
Housing starts fall according to Government statistics
European Commission proposes EU-wide pensions tracking service
Google should not have to delete data under 'right to be forgotten', company lawyer says
Invalidation of registered designs not needed to chase 'infringing' reproductions, ECJ rules
Banks could face competition probe if they do not improve service, OFT warns
British Facebook hacker sentenced to eight months in jail
Dragons' Den fraudster jailed
West End loses 3m sq ft of offices to homes, report says
Skanska to construct £115m City scheme
Watford Council approves 100-home mixed use development
Highest monthly increase for residential asking prices since 2002, says Rightmove
High Court rules The Pirate Bay operators and users guilty of copyright infringement
Clarkson's 'execute' public sector strikers comments justified, Ofcom rules
EIOPA to study impact of tougher pension capital requirements
ICO 'enquires' about Google's system for serving third-party cookies
UK could become world leader in marine renewables if Government adopts a more "visionary" approach, say MPs
Joint venture between large construction companies could damage competition in materials market
Twitter accused of censoring French president parodies
Lambeth granted £150m for new housing estate
Planning Ministers must avoid successful challenges of their decisions, says DCLG
Barking and Dagenham get £76m privately financed housing project
Taylor Wimpey to develop former Stafford police station
Collective redundancy consultation period should be cut to 30 days for all employees, employers say
Oil company fined a record £2.8m by SEPA over emissions failings
Branson wins right to own porn web address featuring his name
Cross-border business growth prompts European company law review
Government asks Supreme Court for permission to appeal FiTs rulings
Lend Lease unveils final Heygate masterplan
Bracknell failed to cooperate under Localism Act, says Wokingham
Stockport housing scheme to get funding from Get Britain Building programme
Government Planning Portal processes millionth application
Firm entitled to serve legal documents via Facebook, High Court rules
Views sought on measures aimed at driving up investment in private rented homes sector
Giggs named in open court as 'affair' injunction footballer
Commission asks ECJ to rule on ACTA compatibility
Simpler narrative reporting requirements will not come into force until 2013, Government says
US Government outlines new data privacy principles
Livingstone rejects Thames airport proposals
Derwent to redevelop former Queens Cinema
Mid Sussex CIL set at up to £235 per sq m
Disclosure of some details about senior council officials' interests legitimate, Tribunal rules
Local authority proposes £100m loan to buy health trust out of PFI contracts
Ombudsman sets out relationship with new Financial Conduct Authority
US advertisers commit to developing targeted ad control tools for browsers
'Friends'-only postings not subject to 'right to be forgotten' rules, Commission says
Neighbourhood plans could be closely integrated to London's Opportunity Area Planning Framework areas, says London Assembly
Pickles allows appeal for 125-home development near Birmingham
Inspector allows 326-home Nuneaton development
Photographers must generally obtain consent before selling images featuring design items, French court rules
ESMA seeks input on alternative investment fund definitions
Mandatory power sales by Big Six could encourage independent energy suppliers, regulator says
Groups of employees must act on behalf of a particular client to be protected by TUPE, tribunal rules
Battersea Power Station formally for sale on the open market
Wrexham Council withdraws its Local Development Plan
Pension regulators warn consumers away from early fund release schemes
Introduce anti-piracy measures now, says shadow culture secretary
Government pledges £50m to empty homes
Prudential could move base from UK due to Solvency II "uncertainty"
Energy investment at risk over government's lack of commitment, industry warns
ICO urged to investigate imminent Google privacy policy changes
Watchdog bemoans insufficient punishment for data blagging offences
Planning for first phase of 9,500 home Northstowe scheme in Cambridgeshire submitted
Joint venture plan £90m Chelsea residential development
Court of Appeal allows 584 home Blackpool development despite RSS revocation
HMRC to appoint assessor to oversee tax settlements with big businesses
Tax avoidance scheme closure will have retrospective effect, Treasury says
'Consent' may not count for malware-infected apps, regulator says
Broadcasters cannot unduly discriminate between advertisers under new Ofcom rules
Crossrail bidders asked what benefits they will bring to the UK economy
Potential airport site included in Government protected-areas list
Acton Gardens submits planning application for Ealing estate regeneration
Housing associations in 1,500-home swap talks
EU regulator urges ICANN to block applications for '.bank' and '.fin' domains
Regulators may not be able to enforce data protection regime outside of EU, ICO says
Government announces new earnings threshold for overseas workers looking to settle in UK
Rushed financial service reforms will result in another defective regulatory framework, MPs warn
March
Google committed to privacy policy changes despite regulatory claims of non-compliance with EU laws
UK ranked among top five destinations for renewable energy projects
Football fixture lists free to publish following ECJ ruling, expert says
Cabinet Ministers clash over speed of reforms to planning system
Civil service head confirms retention of NPPF 'presumption of in favour of sustainable development'
Plan for 378 Dorset homes rejected despite accordance with development plan
Twitter could be liable for users' unlawful posts, says expert
European Patent Office and Google deliver new patent translation service
'Liquidity swaps' beneficial in moderation, City regulator says
London housing groups protest at cash alternative to on-site affordable housing obligations
Local planning authorities' acceptance of cheques in place of green space undertakings is contrary to guidance says judge
New HBF figures show planning permissions for new homes have halved in 4 years
Sceptical Government seeks views on pan-EU contract law proposals
'Localism' too vague to measure planning applications by, says High Court
Checking tax liability of foreign subsidiary profits easier under latest draft reforms, Treasury says
UK opts in to EU-US PNR agreement
MEPs propose binding national energy efficiency targets
Change of Employment Tribunal procedures will save public expense, expert says
FSA changes to pension transfer value calculations could cost companies an extra £20bn
Google not a 'publisher' of Blogger postings, High Court rules
Government takes control over planning applications on proposed 'Thames Tunnel' sites
Government agrees first Local Development Orders for Tees Valley enterprise zone
Bristol consults on reduced levy for CIL
Government department must disclose data from private email correspondence, ICO rules
European Commission consults on quotas for women on company boards
Major high street retailers to demand switch to monthly rents
Competition and regulatory changes for the water industry could increase project credit risk
Spanish court asks ECJ to rule on right to be forgotten lawfulness
Digital Economy Act not in breach of EU laws, Court of Appeal rules
Public authorities to consider 'economic, social and environmental' aspects of procurement contracts
Hundreds of thousands of Android apps could be sharing personal data with advertisers without consent, says report
Property body calls for clarity on commercial property energy ratings
Nissan takes advantage of Regional Growth Fund to create jobs in Sunderland
"Innovative" arrangement allows struggling company to shed pension liabilities before sale
ISPs could act as 'liaison' in online defamation disputes, Government announces
Further 108 communities will pilot new neighbourhood planning powers
New planning regime for Tree Preservation Orders comes into force in England
'NewBuy' mortgage scheme will be launched next week, say reports
Care is required when outsourcing e-disclosure obligations, says expert
Search engines and online news aggregators could have to pay to use snippets from newspapers in Germany
Revised lifetime cost of solar feed-in tariffs is half initial estimate, minister admits
Premier League clubs settles tax dispute over image rights payments
UK regulators to review how LIBOR interbank lending rate is set
Regulator proposes guidance as banks prepare to send "up to twelve million" PPI letters
Olympics gambling guidelines outline infringement risks for operators
Liverpool Waters scheme granted consent
Pickles praises LEPs for supporting housing developments
Mayor publishes planning framework for Vauxhall Nine Elms Battersea Opportunity Area
Companies should be able to self-certify employee share schemes, independent report says
Twitter promotions do not always have to be labelled, according to ad watchdog
Change of work location under TUPE transfer can give rise to automatic unfair dismissal, tribunal rules
Commercial debt management industry is "opaque and poorly regulated", MPs warn
Pan-European data protection policy still "far from comprehensive", regulator warns
Requirement for 20% extra housing land may be dropped from NPPF, say reports
Housing charity calls for next Mayor of London to establish housing agency
Canning Town regeneration to begin this summer
Pension funds lose £90bn as a result of quantitative easing, industry body claims
Press Complaints Commission to shut down in wake of phone hacking scandal
Planning Inspectorate warned that CIL charging schedules could be challenged
Detailed plans for Warwickshire development submitted for planning permission
Lincoln Council approves major scheme for Lindongate site
Data protection chief criticises Google's "vague" new privacy policy
European smart meter rollout to accelerate by 2015, however "deregulated" UK could struggle to meet predictions
Olympic infrastructure not to blame for projected £2bn overspend, MPs say
Taxpayer owned Bank of Scotland escapes fine over "serious misconduct" during financial crisis
Longer franchises and third party concessions backed in Greening's reform of the railways
Institute of Directors urges Government to resist 'watering down' of NPPF
British Land and Barratt JV will seek new planning permission to complete purchase of two acre Aldgate site
Court of Appeal: Herefordshire Council’s use of planning report did not provide adequate reasons for grant
Channel Islands to challenge Treasury on closure of offshore tax loophole
High Court quashes pub landlady conviction over football copyrights infringement
'Deptford Project' mixed use scheme in south east London approved by council
Southwark Council approves three new residential developments
NewBuy mortgage scheme is open for business, says Government
Energy intensive industries asked to shape £250m Government funding package
Employees must be consulted in advance before pension scheme measure of inflation can be changed
E-book investigation settlement subject to publisher actions, Commissioner says
Yahoo! suing Facebook over alleged patent infringement
Local authorities call for more powers to raise funds through municipal bonds
Watchdog reduced data protection penalties in 50% of cases, FOI disclosure reveals
Alleged copyright infringing student extradition approved
Government consults on implementation of new European industrial emissions rules
Groupon's Botox voucher promotion in breach of advertising rules, watchdog says
Pickles opens East Village Olympic legacy exhibition
Mayor of London publishes new planning guidance on World Heritage Sites
Barnet Council consults on proposed single flat rate Community Infrastructure Levy
Government consults on plans to give company shareholders greater influence over executive pay
Regulatory report ignores need for financial businesses to take risks, says expert
New Chinese internet regulations come into force
Government sets out process for identifying potential sites for disposal of radioactive waste
Regulator reports initial findings on operators' traffic management practices
New legislation closes income tax avoidance scheme, Government says
ICO fines police force after rape victim details found on street
Reports say that parking requirements set out in the London Plan will be reviewed
Olympic Fringe set to gain 1,200 homes
Solar panels should be compulsory on all new homes, says MP
Restrictions on NEST pension scheme should be removed "as a matter of urgency", say MPs
Copyright levy applies to hotel room 'communications' but not those in private dental surgeries, ECJ rules
New environmental permit regulations will not introduce civil sanctions, Government confirms
Government presses ahead with plans for single competition authority
E.ON to seek alternative methods of financing by selling stake in wind farms
MP calls for all football creditors to be equally compensated on insolvency
Groupon agrees to better trader diligence as part of consumer protection undertakings
NPPF could threaten English countryside, warn Conservative and Liberal Democrat MPS
"Significant concerns” highlighted over "duty to co-operate" in York’s core strategy
New concourse completed at King's Cross railway station
Government's IP policy-making to be scrutinised in cross-party group inquiry
Insolvent employer's debt to pension scheme should be calculated with reference to insolvency date
MP calls for all football creditors to be equally compensated on insolvency
Removal of Channel Islands VAT loophole is consistent with EU law, court says
Companies must promote more women into senior management to avoid EU quotas, expert warns
EU national courts can issue default rulings against AWOL defendants in some cases, ECJ rules
Electricity reform will include measures to provide certainty for gas investors, Davey confirms
Chelsfield chosen to develop Silvertown Quays
Basingstoke hit with Core Strategy and SHLAA court challenge
Pub urged to accept licensing deal over use of 'The Hobbit' name
UK must retain its status as a "key global hub" for air travel, Prime Minister says
Companies linked to bribery offenders barred from public sector contract bidding in Scotland from May
Orphan works reforms approved by European Parliament committee amidst apparent voting irregularities
Private investment "urgently" needed to help improve England's roads, says Prime Minister
'Unworkable' data protection reforms may place businesses at competitive disadvantage, CBI says
Google asked to clarify privacy policy issues in ongoing EU laws compliance investigation
Government must increase small business awareness of alternative finance methods, report says
Government-backed National Loan Guarantee Scheme to provide cheaper loans to small businesses
Police issue warning over adverts from Olympic ticket touts
Rapidshare ordered to pro-actively prevent users linking to identified pirate content
Government pledges £150m more to Get Britain Building scheme
Chelmsford consults on CIL Charging Schedule
Unions lose challenge to on public sector pension inflation change
National Planning Policy Framework publication imminent
Hammersmith and Fulham adopts new Supplementary Planning Document
Court clarifies circumstances in which protection can be removed from incorrectly registered village greens
Farrell to design masterplan for Alexandra Palace
Nominet rules prevent findings of abusive domain name registrations being re-heard in court, High Court rules
NPPF comes into effect on Tuesday
Court of Appeal ruling allows Taylor Wimpey development to proceed
Premier League considering selling broadcast rights on pan-EU basis following ECJ ruling
State pension age increases will be "reviewed automatically", Chancellor says
Corporation tax rate to be cut to 24% from April, announces Chancellor
Britain must confront the lack of airport capacity in the south east, says Chancellor
Government stands by IP reform growth estimates despite rights holder concerns
Pension fund infrastructure investment will not close funding gap, says expert
'Above the line' tax credit for larger companies involved in R&D to be introduced from 2013
Chancellor increases stamp duty land tax to 15% for houses bought through companies
Government to consult further on introducing a general tax avoidance prohibition in 2013
'Cumbersome' CRC could be scrapped if savings not found
Chancellor sets out "major" tax allowances for oil and gas producers
Chancellor to double Enterprise Management Incentive share allowances
Top rate taxpayers to benefit from cut in income tax rates but other proposed tax charges will hit high earners
Plans to introduce first overarching data protection regime in Singapore will help attract business, expert says
Staff or contractor negligence biggest single cause of UK data breaches last year, study says
Waste management companies cannot rely on landfill permits as a defence against odour complaints
Tax relief to be introduced for some British media productions
Pharma firm confirms £500m manufacturing investment is due to patent tax break
Deferred prosecution agreement legislation to be introduced, Solicitor General says
Core cities get up to £150m for TIF schemes
Budget could benefit Manchester Airport, says aviation expert
Newspaper cannot be sued over libellous print report, Supreme Court rules
Government unit to speed up major projects
Greater clarity on transitional provisions needed, says BPF
Beaches can in principle be registered as "village greens", judge says
Towns running out of time for £1m town centre rejuvenation scheme
Government consults on revised archive plans for 'non-print' content
Government to take over Royal Mail pension scheme deficit from next month
OFT sets out guidance on social media and internet advertising for debt management firms
Dutch court orders proxy site operator to shut down site that circumvents The Pirate Bay blocks
Indonesia to limit foreign ownership stake in mines at 49%
Housing growth areas are at risk of flooding, reveals RTPI Map for England
Defra to streamline habitats guidance after review finds rules "working well"
Government gives BP the go-ahead for Shetland deepwater oil well
Pickles refuses 1,200 homes on grounds of prematurity
Pickles allows appeal for 890 homes in Swindon
F1 team wins High Court copyright ruling but is ordered to pay substantial unpaid debts
European Parliament backs Solvency II compromise measures
Universal's planned takeover of EMI under investigation following market dominance concerns
Westminster to reconsider its draft City Management Plan
Kensington and Chelsea adopts new Supplementary Planning Document
Tower Hamlets approves £500m Robin Hood Gardens Estate
Councils to identify 15 years of traveller sites, says new policy
Banks must go further to raise external capital reserves, Bank of England warns
Solvency II-style pension regulation could double deficits, industry warns
Paper could have to justify any disclosure of personal data contained in Lockerbie report, expert says
FiTs uncertainty remains for solar industry as Government refused leave to appeal
Distance selling ad checks by broadcasters now only required for consumer-targeted promotions
Procurement proposals will “level the playing field” for European business, Commission claims
OFT's 'adversarial' approach meant witness documents do not have to be disclosed, CAT rules
Airport planning policy "in a holding pattern", expert says
Search engines should face legal requirement to censor privacy-invasive material unless they act voluntarily, MPs say
NPPF comes into force with sustainable development presumption in place
Upper auto-enrolment threshold to be aligned with NI contributions limit, Government confirms
Twitter libel case resolved in favour of defamed ex-cricketer
Councils must plan for up to 20% more housing, says NPPF
£60m interim levy for financial services compensation as a result of increased payouts
Google ordered to remove suggested search terms that link Japanese man to criminal activity
Government proposes action to prevent Renewable Heat Incentive exceeding its budget
Existing copyright licensing processes not accounting properly for 'mixed media' and digital content, report says
Develop Brownfield land first, says NPPF
NPPF transitional provisions give 12 months leeway
Preferred developer selected for 2,800 home Covent Garden Market
OPLC shortlists three developers for Chobham Manor
VAT exempt bodies given guidance on the VAT cost sharing exemption
Government presses ahead with proposals to simplify CRC despite the possibility of a new "environmental tax"
UK corporate exit tax rules go against its European commitments, EU says
Regulators set out next steps for reform of interbank lending rates
Scottish councils could get powers to tax landlords who allow property to lie empty
Shares acquired on exercise of EMI options will be able to qualify for entrepreneurs' relief even if the individual does not have a 5% stake in the company
O2 disclosure ruling could impact on workings of imminent new anti-piracy code, campaigners say
Government launches consultation on ‘above the line’ tax credit for large R&D companies
Shakeup of Scottish planning system proposes linking fees to authority performance improvements
Pickles allows 350 Essex homes to be built on Green Belt
Consultations on local plan referendums caused disagreement
Saracens north London rugby club gets Pickles' go ahead
ICO expects electronically stored personal data to be searchable in order to meet access requirements
Precise time of Community trade mark applications not relevant to priority right, even if national laws say it is, ECJ says
Individuals should generally not be identifiable when their personal data is being processed, privacy watchdog says
OFT will have to rethink reforms if they do not allay fairness concerns says expert
Government response to Portas report unclear on local funding, says expert
Freedom of expression right not a factor in journalist's FOI claim, Court of Appeal rules
Regulator proposes new guidance to guard against "weaknesses" in investment banks' bribery policies
Change law to allow direct consumer action against businesses, say Law Commissioners
Permission was quashed due to unfairness of late written representation, says Court of Appeal
Energy companies seek new owner for Horizon Nuclear joint venture
Pickles refuses planning appeal because area already has five years worth of future housing supply
Government announces £420m infrastructure funding
Opportunity Area consultation highlights concern over development viability
April
Copyright exceptions will not deliver anticipated economic growth, licensing bodies say
Insurers liable when workers exposed to asbestos, not when symptoms developed, court rules
Rochdale to withdraw its Core Strategy
Businesses could be liable for criminal offences under proposed cyber attack laws
European Parliament approves stricter requirements for over-the-counter derivatives
Rent falling due before administrators appointed is not an expense of the administration, court says
Government to develop high-level Strategic Report proposals in response to consultation feedback
Application process opens for £1m high street neighbourhood plan scheme
Major sewer projects could be classed as NSIPs
Brent applies for permission for next phase of Kilburn regeneration
SFO must publish more information about bribery settlement cases, report says
Real time communications monitoring legislation would need privacy safeguards to comply with EU laws, expert says
Nuclear providers to be liable for up to €1.2bn damage, Government confirms
European Commission seeks views on revising decade-old insolvency law
Antitrust regulator considering investigation into Motorola's standard-essential patent licensing
London Legacy Development Corporation takes the reins
HCA funding to help build 987 new London homes
"Reinvigorated" right to buy in force
Plans lodged for £1.5bn Heygate Estate regeneration
Level of expertise key factor in determining whether processor is also controller of personal data, ICO says
Tax incremental finance plans for Glasgow get provisional approval
Details of names and roles of senior council officials involved in recruitment subject to disclosure under FOI, Tribunal rules
Government sets out long terms plans to develop carbon capture technology
Automatic porn censorship legislation proposed
Government Heat Strategy plans for carbon-free heating by 2050
North Sea oil likely to remain profitable to small explorers for at least another 20 years, EnQuest chief says
Tax arrangements for cross-border workers to be investigated
KOP wins consent for Trinity Square
United House selected for £130m north London scheme
Fears over viability of 'reinvigorated' Right to buy scheme
Bristol pilot streamlines planning for householder applications
Processing images in order to suggest identity of people featured not permissible without consent, privacy watchdog says
Anti-HS2 campaigners to proceed with multiple legal challenges
European Commission investigates Motorola over alleged patent rights abuses
TripAdvisor adds weight to EU competition complaints about Google
'As seen on TV' claims cannot be made in ads for products that appeared only as unbranded props, CAP says
Financial transaction tax may not be "appropriate and proportionate", EBF warns
Guidance can help agents drive sustainability improvements, property groups say
KPMG submits plans for 400 Manchester homes
Wellington Hospital proposes new plans for Lord's Cricket Ground
Fylde Councillors reject ‘sports village’ plan
Commission asks ECJ to assess ACTA's compliance with fundamental rights
Greenwich Millennium Village granted consent for 1,746 homes
NPPF must go further to boost housing, says IEA
Planning appeal lodged over 1,200 homes in Wales
NPPF will constrain house price rises, says CEBR
Enforcement of cookie consent rules for analytics not a priority, ICO says
Ofgem should have power to order compensation payments to be issued by energy firms, Government says
Water part of contaminated land definition is changed
Changes to Singapore arbitration laws make country more attractive place to resolve disputes, expert says
Private pension pots of bankrupt individuals can be used to settle debts, High Court rules
Google faces renewed examination of whether AdWords policy infringes trade mark rights
Blogger's publication of Motorman records may have breached data protection laws, says watchdog
Companies offering temporary staff permanent jobs after rights are enhanced, research claims
Retail sector must master multi-channel shopping to survive recession, expert says
HCA has 'exceeded' its key targets, says chief executive
Government to give consumers control over smart meter data amidst privacy concerns
City of London begins CIL preparation
Another challenge to HS2 launched
Enterprise Zones get simplified planning regime, says Government
Government appoints empty homes adviser
Infrastructure investments unlikely to stem from merging London council pension funds, expert says
Apple and e-books publishers accused of price fixing conspiracy by US Government in lawsuit
Market rent homes should be treated as affordable housing, says BPF
Planning granted for £100m Fulham Square
Employees coming from two different companies cannot receive TUPE protection, rules EAT
First Neighbourhood Plan reaches examination stage
Chinese company in $2.4bn Indian power plant deal
Alternative investment fund implementation measures "override agreed proposals", EBF warns
Application lodged for 2,500 home Leicestershire scheme
Bath and North East Somerset to consult on draft CIL charging schedule
Revised plans submitted for Paddington office scheme
Government proposes new guidance on major infrastructure planning
EU privacy watchdog concerned about costs of new data protection regime
Government-commissioned report gives cautious go-ahead to shale gas 'fracking'
High Court rejects Cornish development on prematurity grounds
Conservation body submits Kensington Neighbourhood Plan application
Local's legal challenge to save badgers dismissed
Names of staff members who dealt with complaints are not necessarily personal data, Tribunal says
Employment cannot transfer automatically from one employer to another without a relevant TUPE transfer
Government should consider impact of quantitative easing on pension savers, MPs say
Activists given High Court go ahead to pursue HMRC over alleged 'sweetheart' deals
Catalyst Housing to build more than 200 London homes
Basingstoke loses Core Strategy and SHLAA High Court claim
Inspector recommends Huntingdonshire CIL for approval
Fund managers set out "substantial differences" between draft laws and regulator advice
Newspapers' Health Lottery stories "outside remit" of advertising watchdog
Government to rethink planning fees again
Southwark transfers Aylesbury estate plot for residential development
Legal challenge to Huntingdonshire's Local Development Framework
Newham approves next phase of Thames Barrier residential scheme
Approved US PNR agreement will provide legal certainty to airlines, says EU
Government to delay 'complex' non-domestic Green Deal as a result of industry concerns
Insurers not adequately preparing for new European regulatory regime, FSA head warns
London planning permissions increased by 487% in March ahead of Mayoral levy deadline
Planning Inspectorate publishes NPPF presumption model wording
The NPPF's full impact is not being grasped, says Government advisor
ECB seeks views on tougher internet payment security measures
Insolvency reform an "obvious" solution to landlord concerns about fairness of pre-packs, expert says
Plea bargain-style laws to be consulted on in summer, Government says
Government set to meet its infrastructure spending commitments, with £1.5bn saved to date, Treasury says
Government's Thames Tunnel safeguarding direction could be challenged
Lynmouth to prepare draft Neighbourhood Plan
Tottenham Court Road to be regenerated
Savers abandoning "outdated and increasingly unattractive" pensions in favour of other financial products
Updated gambling guidance is primarily consolidation but may hint at more active enforcement
Information stored under data retention laws can be disclosed to copyright holders to identify illegal file-sharers, ECJ rules
German court imposes new copyright responsibilities on YouTube
Ofcom investigating whether Sky's 'canoe man' email hack was a warranted invasion of privacy
ICO to investigate marathon data publication
Green Belt policy published by House of Commons
Newham Council tries to re-house tenants outside of London
Plans approved for 3,450 homes in Edinburgh
Landlords must comply with new tenancy deposit requirements by 6 May
Banks pledge to make PPI claims easier for consumers
UK and US patent examiners in co-operation scheme often disagree on patent applications says IPO report
Failure to meet renewable energy targets could cost UK £60bn in fossil fuel imports by 2020, report warns
Ability to sell downloadable 'used' licenses for computer programs severely limited, ECJ advisor says
Over 50s could have to work for an extra 11 years to save for retirement, according to research
European oil and gas proposals a threat to safety, industry warns
Court of Appeal allows Barratt Homes' east London scheme
London's Lots Road get planning consent
Neighbourhood Plan to regenerate Faversham Creek
Redrow to raise £80m to take advantage of land opportunities
Government plans for private right of redress against competition law breaches unveiled
ACTA does not ensure individuals' data protection and privacy rights, EU watchdog says
Compulsory retirement ages can be justified where there is a "legitimate public interest", court confirms
FSA "did not establish misconduct" from alleged CEO compliance failures, tribunal says
Forest of Dean faces Judicial Review of its Core Strategy
Planning decisions must be taken locally, says Clark
First Get Britain Building development receives funding
NPPF checklist published by PAS
Pension funds should be exempt if European financial transaction tax goes ahead, MEPs say
Government must take early action to address consumer smart meter issues, MP says
O2 launches mobile money service under financial services 'passport' rules
Creative industry hits out at delay to workings of anti-piracy code
Watchdog defends apparent discrepancies in fines for private and public sector data breaches
New financial rules for football in England could lead to short-term increase in insolvencies of clubs, expert says
Government requires new consent exemption in order to implement new sensitive personal data sharing initiative, expert says
Pensions Regulator draws ire from business group over pension scheme underfunding guidance
DCLG issues revised Thames Tunnel Safeguarding Direction
LLDC publishes new sustainability guide
Right to buy plans are "unnecessarily restrictive" and will inhibit councils, say consultation respondents
UK framework on IP rated one of the worst for serving consumer interests
Websites selling individuals' stolen bank and card details shut down
Funding available for SME innovations in energy efficiency technology, Government says
Small construction companies threatened by late payments, research shows
ICO will 'aggregate' complaints to identify serial data protection offenders
Regulator confirms forthcoming "significant restrictions" on non-mainstream investment promotion
ACTA opposed by parties representing majority of MEPs
Lack of major prosecution under Bribery Act does not mean the new laws are not being enforced, expert warns
Planning guidance is "key next step", says DCLG
Highgate to elect Neighbourhood Plan committee
Early spending review would confirm housing budgets
Citizens Advice to take on OFT consumer protection role, Government announces
May
Changes to Out-Law.com
Government must strengthen governance and accountability of new regulatory bodies, banks warn
Further delays to new solvency standards leave "little room for manoeuvre", insurers warn
Health board fined £70,000 following case of mistaken patient identity
ICO considers 'further action' over Google's Street View unlawful data collection
High Court orders ISPs to block The Pirate Bay
Amending council's Local Plan is better than a Neighbourhood Plan, says London Forum
Croydon development gets £4m funding
York's Core Strategy could be delayed by six months
Government to tie school PFI payments to stricter environmental standards, according to press reports
Canada failing to sufficiently protect IP rights, US report says
Landlords who want to recover possession of premises for their own business must be aware of timing issues
MPs publish terms of reference for inquiry into governance arrangements at major banks
ICANN chief reveals delay in expected announcement on applications for new 'top level' domains
Data protection reforms as drafted would 'stifle growth and innovation', UK trade and business bodies say
Chelmsford CIL has zero rate zone for major urban development
Braintree and Brentwood consider introducing CIL
Computer program functionality not copyrightable but programming languages and file formats may be protected by the Copyright Directive, ECJ rules
"Unsurprising" report calls for more transparency about private equity investment in public contracts
Rift emerges within major Chinese international arbitration centre
City of London appoints CIL consultants
MCC to draw up new masterplan
Developer appeals council's refusal for 1,000 Scottish homes
Milton Keynes' "ambitious" Neighbourhood Plan not welcome, businessman claims
Protection of Freedoms Act comes into force and lays out new laws on DNA retention and surveillance cameras
ECJ advisor says trade marks registered for domain names at '.eu' only available to EU-based companies
Regulator considering whether banks mis-sold interest rate swaps to small businesses
Unified patent court proposals would harm small businesses, committee of MPs report
Proposed construction joint venture must sell cement and other operations to gain competition approval
Data protection watchdogs could shape detail of EU reforms, Commissioner says
Government to consult on automatic porn censorship proposals
NPPF's 'enabling development' exception allows Suffolk development
Right to Buy applications rocket
Walthamstow Stadium plans recommended for approval
Banking anti-bribery guidance needs practical, proportionate focus, industry says
Government out of infrastructure spending options as data reveals fall in private finance lending
Basel Committee consults on removing trading book capital loophole
Google calls for mistrial after jury's partial findings of infringement in Oracle case
Employment tribunals cannot apportion liability in discrimination claims where more than one party is at fault
Search engines' plans to help combat piracy seek extra safeguards that existing EU law does not provide, expert says
Benefits of alternative dispute resolution exaggerated by Commission, Government says
Singapore announces first major review of employment laws since 2008
ACTA unlikely to come into operation, Kroes says
CIL could hamper affordable housing delivery, says select committee
DCLG must amend Neighbourhood Plan referendum questions, says Electoral Commission
Chelsea FC submits bid for Battersea Power Station
Pickles to decide on 1,500-home Cornwall Greenfield development
Business Secretary denounces "heavy handed" European employment regulations
Age-classifications should be given to some music and sports video content, Government proposes
Charity claims price comparison websites' disability accessibility failings in breach of equality laws
Home Office promises 'strict safeguards' over privacy for new laws governing communications data monitoring
Locals sceptical about Neighbourhood Planning, reveals Ipsos MORI poll
Walthamstow Stadium plans approved with reduced affordable housing
Government to release more brownfield land for development, says Shapps
Application submitted for regeneration of Broadgate Circle
Onshore wind worth over £500m to economy in 2011 says Government, as major Welsh project is granted approval
Government must look at new forms of investment to address housing shortfall, say MPs
Pharmaceutical firm wins battle for compensation following the lifting of injunction
Minister vetoes disclosure of information about risks to NHS changes
Manufacturers call for Government support as industry predicts surge in exports to emerging markets
European Commission confirms "ambitious reform package" for state aid rules
Neighbourhood forum's plans incorporated into Cheshire's Local Plan
London community urged to protect its assets from developers
Site allocation challenge failed
Switzerland latest country to back away from ACTA
Troubled Spanish bank is to be part-nationalised, Bank of Spain confirms
High Court breaks down application of database rights for 'factual data' recorded from football games
Taxpayers can rely on concession unless it is publicly withdrawn, rules court
ICO says Government still to make the case for greater police communications monitoring powers
HMRC publishes guidance on 'business entity' test for when contractors will be taxed
Housing developer appeals 700 home Swindon development
Mayor announces new chair of the LLDC
Court of Appeal allows demolition of "derelict" building
IKEA in talks over Birmingham's Icknield Port
Publishers could face charges over ads for unauthorised Olympics tickets
Changes to video game ratings regime could come into force in July, says Government
VAT to be charged on the issue of phone cards says Minister
Perfect 10 and Google agree to end long-running US copyright case
Lord Coe defends strict policing of use of Olympics branding
Survey reveals nearly half of web users happy with behavioural advertising
All TalkTalk internet subscribers to be asked whether they want to activate content filters
Committee of MEPs call on tougher rules on financial products advertising
Royal Mail plans Clerkenwell development
Developers create vehicle for Liverpool regeneration
ECJ decision could allow pension schemes to reclaim millions from French tax authorities, expert says
Examiner's report on first Neighbourhood Plan examination due
UK continues to lead international PPP market despite reform uncertainty, survey shows
Pirate Parties hit out at censorship following Dutch ruling on The Pirate Bay proxies
Tenant fails in its bid for a new tenancy after Court confirms landlord's intention to occupy property for its own use is viable
Simpler environmental law framework could give SEPA greater powers over less serious cases
Government anticipates June publication of new anti-piracy regulations
Big banks to submit "living wills" by end of June as FSA publishes draft approach
MEPs call for reduced risk weighting on small business loans and stronger capital requirements for banks
Planning guidance published for Northern Ireland
Deadline for Olympic Stadium extended
Welsh Government wants 7,500 affordable homes built by 2016
Henley could delay development until Neighbourhood Plan is published
Green Construction Board to receive £1m funding to support sector's low carbon transition
Delay in releasing Government airports policy risks aero-shambles, says expert
New consent not always required for direct marketing of premium rate services, regulator clarifies
Paternity leave still unused by most male employees as Government proposes more flexibility
Investment platforms lobbying against rebates ban are not acting in consumers' best interests, 'wrap' service chief says
Mobile internet filters block legitimate content, campaign group says
The majority of European insurers are "not prepared" for Solvency II, according to new survey
Councils given three years to reinvest Right to Buy funds
Plans submitted for 1,200 home scheme in Doncaster
Plans for up to 3,000 homes on east London printworks
LPA could handle planning and right of way applications together, says DEFRA consultation
Over 1,000 enquiries for Right to Buy in Wandsworth
Companies could have to top up final salary pensions by as much as £100bn, new research claims
Courts put software in danger with copyright confusion, says expert
FSA identifies "weaknesses" in insurers' internal Solvency II models ahead of delayed implementation
'Majority' of Government sites will fail to comply in time with cookies enforcement deadline
European member states agree on stricter bank capital requirements after UK accepts late concessions
Government consults on proposals for deferred prosecution agreements framework
BT plans redevelopment of Battersea London exchange
Whitgift Shopping Centre development proposals go to committee
Southwark to build 1,000 new council homes
Government is "failing to deliver" on housing crisis, says report
Early retirement rights under occupational pension schemes do transfer under TUPE, High Court rules
Creative bodies to work towards single standard mechanism for copyright licensing
AstraZeneca appeal against competition law breach and level of fine imposed on it should be rejected, legal advisor says
East Cambridgeshire proposes changes in draft Charging Schedule
Proposed Thames Tunnel sites will not change, says Thames Water
Mayor sets up architecture, design and urbanism panel with TfL
Croydon shopping centre redevelopment approved
United House and Allied London to develop £100m east London scheme
Regulators set out criteria for dual regulation of certain investment firms
Lack of single EU approach to cookies enforcement would cause problems for cross-border businesses, expert says
Survey's "surge" in London construction activity hides a two-speed market, expert says
ICO announces plan to change public sector publication scheme standards
Employers' liability for third party harassment to go as part of discrimination law changes
2011
January
Government plans FOI extension and greater independence for ICO
News of the World employee suspended amidst further hacking allegations
Ofcom allows product placement on UK television
ECJ rules that GUIs can be copyright-protected
European Commission may compel ISPs to combat users' IP infringement
Open source campaigners urge investigation of Novell patent sale
Data protection watchdogs clarify whose law applies to processing
Europe and America host most IP-infringing sites, claims consultancy
Rights holders should register to gain full copyright protection, EU Commission advised
Insufficient assets put insurance brokers at risk, warns regulator
Government confirms retirement age to be scrapped from April 2011
Introducing OUT-LAW.COM's new editor
Scaled-down EU patent system moves a step closer to approval
OFT restricts use of insurance tool
Email claims lead to £30,000 libel payout
Government creates data publishing body
Government will publish new guidance on bribery law
Winner of £3m house competition winner collects prize – of £12,500
Italian competition body asks for copyright reform after Google settlement
Newspaper should not have to pay Naomi Campbell's 'success fees', rules European court
Extension of flexibility could help to solve retirement problems, says expert
New Communications Act will rewrite media regulation, says minister
Net neutrality fundamental to fairness, says BBC boss
Police DNA retention lawful in spite of human rights court ruling, says NI High Court
Should London's Olympics be a trigger for trade marks on buildings?
ECJ ruling could raise gambling companies' costs, says expert
Already-published information ensures anonymity for privacy case subject, rules court
Privacy watchdog urges stronger data protection in EU law review
Lush hack attack may have exposed customers' credit card details
Microsoft targeted by Italian class action over software rejection
Government will delay Sky takeover to allow competition negotiations to continue
Academics urge EU bodies to reject ACTA
Government lays ISP copyright notification plans before Parliament
Intel purchase of McAfee cleared by EU after Intel makes interoperability promises
Incentives to sue to be banned as UK tackles compensation culture
New civil penalties will allow businesses to make their own environmental amends
February
European Commission consults on procurement law overhaul
Jackson slams piecemeal civil litigation funding proposals
Parliament committee approves EU consumer law changes
High Court backs OFT's action against scratchcard promoters
EU Commission proposes new directive on storing air passenger details
ECJ could overturn football's business model if advisor's opinion followed
Change in status should trigger closer student union cooperation with universities, says expert
EU Parliament report backs plan for '28th regime' for consumer contract law
Israel's data protection laws given EU seal of approval
ECJ advisor says 'sufficient grounds' for suspicion enough for seizure of goods in transit
ICO issues third fine for loss of unencrypted laptops
Newspaper's use of Twitter posts was legitimate, rules watchdog
DNA profiles of most innocent detainees will be deleted, says Government
UK opposes plans for '28th regime' for contract law
Tax tribunal rules in favour of contractor in IR35 case
Product placement must be signalled by 'P' logo, says Ofcom
Government gives more time for consultation on public contracts
EU consults on class action-style suits
Cybercrime forces to be beefed up as part of security plan, say reports
New pan-EU patent plan will be adopted by 25 of EU's 27 countries, says Commission
Content producers must pay some network costs, mobile executives claim
Suppliers will have single point of contact across all of Government, says auditor
Big society policies will require more transparency and changes to IT, says public auditor
Microsoft will not pursue keyword trade mark users in US
DRA phase out plans only apply to those turning 65 in a six month window
EU court approves UK's ban on World Cup rights sale to pay TV companies
Ad regulator says collection of third party data from children is sometimes acceptable
Web users need more cookie control, says EU info security advisor
First details of Commission data protection action against UK are revealed
Passport service broke data protection law when it lost applications, says ICO
ECJ asked to rule on re-sale of software licences
Google rival makes new complaint to EU authorities
Consumer expectation the vital element in contract fairness, says OFT
EU Commission hopes e-signature overhaul will boost e-commerce
Newspaper does not have to identify anonymous commenters, rules High Court
Imminent ECJ ruling could throw insurance industry into turmoil, says expert
ICO approves crime maps but warns of possible privacy dangers
Government must reconsider scrapping of school building in six council areas
March
Men and women will pay the same for insurance from 2012
Ad regulator oversees social networking and companies' own sites from today
ISPs must advertise average broadband speeds, not 'up to' speeds, says Ofcom
High Court extends ability to strip people of right not to self-incriminate
New camera commissioner could cause confusion, says privacy watchdog
Government working on browser solution for new cookie law, says spokesman
Proposed patent court not compatible with EU law, says ECJ
Ofcom will assess UK's networks from March until May to comply with DEA
Rollover contracts with leaving penalties to be banned, says Ofcom
New investigations regime will accompany new premium rate code, says regulator
Numbers can be trade marks, but not when descriptive, rules ECJ
Ministers give approval to patent scheme, Commission to make detailed plans
Reasons to keep environmental information secret can be considered together, says ECJ advisor
OFT says group-buying deal may have breached consumer laws
EU copyright database could form basis of reform of law on orphan works, says EU commissioner
Politician will make defamation payout over Twitter post
UK telcos to publish standardised information on traffic management
Competition law reform could lead to more criminal prosecutions, says expert
Public interest defence against libel proposed, but campaigners call for more radical action
EU privacy law will extend to US social networks, vows Commissioner
UK should opt in to extend EU PNR plan to all international flights, say Lords
Government still plans to extend flexible working rights to all employees, despite regulation repeal
Online home for pornography passed by ICANN amid opposition
Universities must learn to cope with students as consumers, says expert
German court rejects Street View privacy claim
Google fined EUR100,000 over collection of smartphone Wi-Fi data
US court derails Google book-scan plans
Brand owners could stop keyword triggers that benefit from their reputation, says ECJ advisor
EU bodies should tell citizens that some personal data might be released, says privacy watchdog
EU Commission launches online gambling consultation
Corporate hospitality is allowed, says new Bribery Act guidance
ECJ asked to rule on crucial internet publishing jurisdiction issue
Digital music player ads must not encourage copying, rules ad regulator
Expert witnesses can be sued for negligence, says Supreme Court
Microsoft files EU competition complaint against Google
No win no fee reforms divide insurers
Paternity leave and equality the focus of new employment laws
New enterprise zones to benefit from tax breaks and relaxed planning rules
Demolition no longer exempt from planning regime
April
Car-buying firm agrees to more pricing transparency after OFT investigation
Buzz breached privacy and Safe Harbor programme, says FTC
EU video directive does apply to newspaper-published video, says regulator
Guidance on agency workers' rights leaves crucial questions unanswered, says expert
Ex-director given permanent ban on revealing confidential information
Online ticket company ordered to release data on ticket sellers
Going private is no panacea for universities
EU Commission publishes voluntary guidelines on RFID and privacy
Privacy regulators call for data protection guarantees for policing and justice matters
Requests for social network information were just a 'digital fishing expedition' says US judge
No prosecution will be brought against Phorm and BT for breaching privacy laws
Google is responsible for 'autofill' search terms, says Italian court
Man's email not creative enough for copyright protection, rules US judge
Government needs more costs information for online content storage plans
EU Commission has yet to prove worth of PNR plans, say privacy watchdogs
Insurers lose Scottish pleural plaques appeal
Community trade mark court rulings should apply across the EU, ECJ rules
Use of a word in a trade mark does not make it copyrightable, rules Polish court
Transport directory infringed Yellow Pages trade marks, court finds
Belgian ISP does not have to filter out copyright-infringing traffic, says ECJ advisor
EU Commission publishes 25-state single patent plans
Advertising trade body publishes behavioural tracking guidelines
Government publishes cookie law plans and says browser settings cannot give consent
Law Commissions call for new law to be written to give consumers right to compensation
EU Parliament committee backs Commission's cross border contract plans
US proposes online identities for Americans
RIPA to be changed to demand full consent to monitoring
EU Commission will revise data retention laws after critical report
Financial ombudsman rules out test case on volcanic ash
Banks lose PPI complaints battle
Social networks must automatically restrict children's profiles, says EU Commission
Children's rights should outweigh almost all cases of public interest in newspaper stories, Court of Appeal says
Yahoo! expands search engine data retention period from 90 days to 18 months
UK Digital Economy Act complies with EU law, judge rules
Researchers claim that Apple products track location details
PNR should be deleted after 30 days, says EU privacy watchdog
Prudential wins case against pension scheme members
May
Sony reports further security breach
Parliamentary committee suspends intellectual property rights inquiry
Equality Act disability guidance comes into force
Child's right to privacy in danger if redacted documents were publishable, court says
Information Commissioner gets new powers to fine for spam emails
New study into creation of EU-wide contract law published
Google's Seoul office raided over mobile data location claims
Volunteer could not claim disability discrimination because he had no employment contract, judge rules
National competition regulators should co-operate on merger investigations, says Commission group
Websites should notify EU users about privacy breaches, says justice commissioner
Using a computer against company policy is the same as hacking, says US court
IP addresses alone cannot be used to identify individuals, US judge says
Microsoft browser can now control flash cookies, company claims
Digital rights group criticises EU proposal to impose illicit content censorship
Former employer is liable for critical email that led to sacking, rules High Court
Banks drop PPI appeal
China establishes online content regulator
ICO publishes advice on how websites can comply with new 'cookie law'
Journalists do not have to pre-notify the subjects of stories, says European human rights court
Twitter user is in contempt of court if allegations published about celebrity super-injunctions are true, expert says
Treating licensees differently to their competitors does not constitute unreasonable discrimination, Copyright Tribunal
Google infringes copyright when its services link to newspaper sites, Belgian court rules
ICO publishes new code of practice for personal data sharing
Facebook users' personal information exposed by security flaw, say researchers
Press Complaints Commission rules Telegraph's 'fishing expedition' unacceptable
Pension rights for gay couples in civil partnerships should match those for married straight couples, EU court rules
Privacy legislation may be needed, says culture minister
Agency worker rights should be set in comparison with staff, advises Government
UK backs EU-wide PNR plan after 15 countries back extension of proposal to internal EU flights
Satirical website did not violate US trademark laws, US judge rules
Damages for unlawful software use not high enough, says industry body
Adobe launches new Flash player making it easier to delete super cookies
Hargreaves Report will call for an online copyright exchange system, say reports
Career-long compensation should be rare, says Court of Appeal
Phone users' location should be protected data, say watchdogs
Council of Europe hoping to maintain net neutrality
Court order specifically bars publication of information on Twitter and Facebook
EU Commission may publish standardised cloud computing terms
Government launches review to help establish new communications laws
Injunction footballer wants to search journalists' email and text records
New law will ease insurance information burden on consumers
Copyright law must focus on industry not creators' rights, says Government report
Copyright enforcement should be governed by economic evidence, says IP report
Nearly all Android phones vulnerable to data attack, say researchers
PPI sends complaints to financial ombudsman soaring
French three strikes activity suspended after alleged data leak, say reports
New US privacy Bill proposes measures to protect telecom customer's information being disclosed to Government
Location data should qualify as personal data, watchdogs say
Indefinite retention of DNA samples is unlawful under European human rights law, Supreme Court rules
Playboy claim that videos were too explicit for ATVOD regulation fails
Third party app makers must ask permission for message access, Twitter says
Journalists risk contempt charge with coverage of Parliamentary injunction-busting, says senior judge
Academics should be told to file patents before publishing, says IPO
Contract can exist through actions and not words, High Court rules
UK patent law outranks EU community law on deadlines, rules IPO
Making English injunctions apply in Scotland will be easy, says expert
Web publishers could work out location of home computer users with pings, say researchers
EU Commission considers online arbitration system for cross border consumer disputes
Only companies put out of business can claim damages based on loss of value, says High Court
High Court allows judicial review into Met handling of phone hacking case
Security researcher claims LinkedIn details are insecure
EU laws should have UK five year review clause, says Government
ICO gives site operators a year to comply with new cookie law
Cookie consent can come after tracking has taken place, says minister
EU Commission outlines changes to IP laws
New law on cookies, data breaches and ICO powers comes into force today
ICO strategy names awareness of rights as priority
Twitter would not defy court order over users' identities, executive says
Governments should allow for tech solutions before legislating, says Google exec
Internet Explorer flaw lets hackers access users' website accounts, researcher claims
Zuckerberg vows future Facebook age limit fight
European Commission proposes law allowing 'orphan works' to be available online across Europe
Civil rights group calls for standardised European copyright laws
'One size fits all' EU data protection law would undermine rights, says Clarke
Refusal to allow mosque attendance was not indirect discrimination, rules tribunal
UK council obtains Twitter user's details, say reports
Government consults on shared parental leave plans
Nuclear report provides green light for new builds
Taxpayers using high risk tax avoidance schemes to be targeted
Time limit proposed for capital allowance claims
June
BT and TalkTalk will appeal High Court DEA ruling
IPO launches peer review system
Infected Android apps may have leaked 120,000 users' details, researchers claim
EU Commission examines hard drive mergers
Microsoft joins prior art research programme
Mosley asks to appeal European Court ruling on prior notification
Daily Mail's false details may have bolstered public interest claim, says High Court
Man fined for illegally accessing personal data
Research did not back up gravy claims, says ad regulator
Government should regulate on website parental controls if industry does not act, report says
Acer customer database breached, hackers say
Employment Tribunal wrong to apportion damages in discrimination case, Appeals panel rules
Attorney General threatens legal action against Twitter users
DVD content was unacceptable for classification in the UK film regulator says
French regulators prohibit broadcasters from name-checking social networking sites to encourage viewer interaction
Maximum penalty increased for telecoms companies that do not share network data with Ofcom
Facebook criticised for not telling users about new facial recognition feature
UK 'blacklist' of terrorist-supporting websites should be developed, Government says
EU creators need single copyright regime, says EU Commissioner
Council promises better data protection after vulnerable adult data loss
Data protection watchdogs to probe Facebook about its use of facial recognition technology
Pan-EU contract law endorsed by European Parliament
Spain launches legal challenge to unitary European patent proposals
US regulators may demand increased online banking security
Ministry of Defence cyber attacks have doubled, Defence Secretary says
EU advertising laws can apply to surreptitious ads even if payment not made, rules ECJ
Council behind three sensitive data emails fined £120,000
Businesses believe tribunal system favours employees, survey finds
Government publishes patent tax break details
Adword name use was not an unreasonable invasion of privacy, US court rules
Illegal traders of T-Mobile customers' personal data fined more than £73,000
Making of hacking tools should be criminal across Europe, say ministers
EU ministers back centralisation of population databases
Lloyds, Barclays and RBS given PPI complaint extensions
Company acting over use of newspaper snippets did not have right to sue, says US court
CCTV footage-watching website must encrypt streams, says ICO
Market-abusing trader ordered to pay £1m in fines and damages
Twelve NHS laptops are stolen after 20 go missing from storeroom
Price comparison sites may be breaking financial advice regulations, says FSA
Many UK companies unprepared for the Bribery Act, according to survey
Domain names can be registered with almost any suffix from next year, ICANN says
Government funding can erode US universities' patent rights, finds US Supreme Court
National courts in copyright levy-charging countries must find a way to charge sellers based abroad, rules ECJ
Cybercrime website victim of hacking attack, according to media reports
Businesses who commission fake reviews should worry about more than just illegality
Draft agreement on PNR between the EU and US is unlawful, lawyers say
BT and TalkTalk denied appeal hearing over Digital Economy Act
Alleged computer hacker arrested in joint UK-US police operation
New competition authority will deal with some consumer complaints, says Government
Right to sue denied to Righthaven by another US court
EU companies have a year to standardise cookie opt outs, says EU Commissioner
ICO backs naming of £150,000 a year public sector workers
New Dutch law will stop mobile networks from blocking access to competitor services, say reports
New police database will give national records access for first time
EU seeks to double return-time on online goods
Court orders trader to repay customers after late deliveries and failure to refund purchases
News service avoided 'hot news' claim by crediting sources
Leaked proposals detail copyright holders' website blocking code plans
OFT publishes guide on how businesses can comply with competition laws
Google advertising practices to be scrutinised by US consumer regulator
Newspapers may have been in contempt of court with Milly Dowler coverage, says judge
Why gambling companies must act now on new bribery law
Gambling companies must be extra careful with personal data, says expert
Technology investors urge US politicians to reject web-blocking law
Unitary patent plans gain approval from EU ministers, UK Government says
Film industry asks court to force BT to cut off access to alleged copyright-infringing website
Government imposes more demands on News Corporation in its takeover bid for BSkyB
Ombudsman calls for earlier intervention by financial regulators
Cookie acceptances plummet when ICO requests permission, figures show
ACTA is finalised and ready for signing, says Japan
Law Commission proposes modernisation of landowners' rights
Property contracts could be created by email, High Court judge suggests
July
Complaints about BBC accuracy and impartiality should be appealable to Ofcom, say Lords
EU customer cloud data could be accessed by US terrorism investigators, Microsoft says
Libraries should pay copyright owners based on number of works and borrowers, says ECJ
Information security procedures are not being followed in health sector, warns watchdog
Government will implement ECJ insurance ruling, but only for new insurance contracts
Court orders full trial in Google open Wi-Fi data gathering claim
Public authorities should demonstrate equality commitments, proposed new regulations say
MI5 admits to wrongful surveillance of innocent people, new report says
US could use extradition agreement to force UK copyright infringing suspects to face trial in the US, media reports say
ECJ says people with a protected name can prevent its use in trade marks
Legal protection should only be given to artists who sign up for copyright exchange, says musicians' rights campaigner
Amazon's 'one-click' payment method too obvious to patent, European Patent Office rules
Leniency for self-reporting bribery offenders extended to Scotland
Government could ask Ofcom to protect business interests, says minister
FOI requests grow to numbers not seen since laws' introduction, says Government
Government IT plans need more security information, says Parliamentary committee
PCC will review its rules amidst phone hacking scandal
News of the World closure could influence proposed BSkyB takeover, Government says
More businesses should agree to free data protection audit, ICO says
Government announces inquiry into UK press
Single breach could lead to e-privacy fine, ICO warns
Review into viability of website blocking rules to be announced soon, Government says
US copyright holders and internet providers agree voluntary website blocking agreement
Government consults regulators on BSkyB deal
Police forces report hundreds of data protection breaches, privacy lobbyists report
Corporate hospitality must be reasonable and proportionate says SFO
Online marketplaces liable for sellers' infringement in 'promoted' sales, says ECJ
ECJ online marketplace ruling gives brand owners certainty, says expert
UK investment in IP-protected assets reached £65bn by 2008, research finds
Government refers News Corp's BSkyB takeover bid to Competition Commission
Commission advice on cookies is ambiguous, data protection watchdog says
News Corp drops BSkyB bid
IP rights enforcement laws criticised by rights holders but supported by ISPs, European Commission says
Some web sites still track users despite behavioural ad opt-out, say researchers
European Commission seeks views on pan-EU licensing system
OFT investigates sites that charge for free Government services
Board quotas could be dangerous but so could ignoring gender inequality, says expert
Yahoo! does not have to delete copyright-infringing search results Italian court rules
French copyright enforcers unable to keep up with complaints, reports claim
Offshore gambling operators to be regulated in UK, says Government
Commission considers EU-wide rules for data breach notification
MPs urge a year's delay for RDR reforms
Google reinstates Belgian papers to search engine results
High Court asks ECJ if streaming service breaks copyright laws
Internet disconnection breaches free expression rights, says co-operation body
European Commission begins legal action against countries that have still to implement telecoms laws
EU class action-style suits should only apply to some laws, says EU Parliament
Police force published sensitive personal data on its website, data protection watchdog says
TalkTalk's savings claims exaggerated, misleading and unsubstantiated, advertising regulator rules
Supreme Court extends employment rights to Government-employed teachers working abroad
Court should rule data decryption as self-incriminating evidence, civil liberty group says
Music rights body wants 'traffic light' indications of infringing material in search results
MP asks Serious Fraud Office to investigate News Corporation allegations
EU privacy watchdogs contradict UK position on cookie consent
Information Commissioner should be given RIPA role, says Commons committee
Commission asks EU countries to explain Mediation Directive inaction
If letters can be evidence so can Facebook posts, says expert
Met passed blagging files in March, says ICO
Paypal will stop purchases from sites music industry identifies as infringing copyright
Regional police to join forces to conduct surveillance
Money Saving Expert trade mark 'sufficiently known in the market' to be protected, says judge
Clippings services users must have licence or infringe newspapers' copyright, says court
Clippings ruling could derail much online publishing, says expert
High Court forces BT to block links to pirate site
Star Wars helmets did not infringe copyright because they are not art, Supreme Court rules
New anti-corruption offences come into force today
Carbon Reduction Commitment to be simplified
Private sewers to transfer to water and sewage undertakers
World's first renewable heat incentive launched in UK
Local councils to retain local business rates under Government proposals
Electricity market reforms to encourage low carbon power generation
Proposals to reform the law on rights of light
Feed-in tariffs for large solar projects to be cut – solar groups challenge withdrawn
August
Isolated human genes can be patented, US court rules
Consumers should have private rights of redress against unfair business practices, OFT says
Adverts' commitments can be interpreted as customer guarantees, ASA says
Government’s DEA plans were outlined before consultation ended, emails reveal
Posing as a different Facebook user can constitute identity theft, US court rules
US Court order could force online DVD distributor to shut down
Businesses must review compliance with distance selling rules, OFT says
Government broadly backs Hargreaves recommendations to change IP frameworks
New website blocking regulations not on the agenda, Government says
Individuals will have to pay to contest copyright infringement warnings, Government says
Software rivals buying bogus patents hurt customers, Google says
Injunction-seekers must usually prior inform media, guidance says
Public body data to be more accessible, Government says
Housing associations promise better data protection after personal information loss
Public bodies must reply to FOI-compliant requests made through Twitter, ICO says
ISP-operated servers altering search engine results, researchers claim
Relaxed rules will mean faster patent grants in US and Japan for UK inventors, says IPO
Overloading telecoms systems not illegal if public networks used, says US court
School password duplication exposes personal data, ICO says
Blackberry maker can lawfully assist police in combating riots, lawyer says
Teenager detained after posting allegedly riot-inciting Facebook message, police reports
Court of Protection case can be reported as it happens for the first time, newspaper reports
Spain orders Google to delete citizens' data from search engine results, media reports
OFT issues fines to companies that exchanged dairy price information
Increase in the number of copyright offenders prosecuted, report says
Guidance on misleading airbrushing in adverts issued
Companies that fall below card payment standards risk being fined, ICO says
Rioters' access to social media could be stopped, Government says
German court bans sale of Samsung tablet, media reports
Ofcom proposes stricter laws for accessing sexually explicit videos on-demand
Italy claims unitary patent plans are unlawful and will distort competition
Magazine apologises for slimming down Royal in picture
Newzbin2 ruling sets precedent for online copyright infringement
Tribunal sets out employee's unfair dismissal rights in length of service dispute
Online security key to proposed public data hub, Cabinet Office says
Distance selling advertising rules should be more limited, advertising body says
Complaints body to investigate alleged police media-informer
Apps developer collected children's data without consent, US regulator alleges
ICO reasonably assured by Google privacy changes
UK privacy laws are fundamentally flawed, report says
Social media information helped prevent some riot damage, police say
BBC sets out social network picture use policy
Twitter advertising of medicines discredited industry, pharmaceuticals regulator says
Sky movie dominance disadvantaging rivals and consumers, competitions investigator says
Data protection laws give students the right to access examiner comments, ICO says
Government proposes stronger links with Olympics body to tackle illegal betting
Privacy charged dropped against ad network that tracked online behaviour without consent
Letter claims phone hacking was widely discussed in newspaper conferences
Ofcom decision appeals process will be streamlined, Government says
High Court bans gym firms' use of unfair contracts and practices
Digital Economy Act's copyright provisions should be repealed, Lib Dem policy proposal says
Local authorities unaware of how many cookies they use, says report
Teenager arrested in connection with alleged riot-inciting social networking comments
Music site not responsible for copyright infringement through linked content, US court rules
PFI projects 'poor value for money', say MPs
Guidance on how much pension providers should charge to implement sharing orders is updated
Court confirms validity of guarantees when leases are transferred
Modified developments to be considered as a whole under new environmental impact rules
Government closes capital allowances loophole
New pilot on paid-for audience participation broadcasting rules launched
Tax tribunal asks ECJ to consider whether service charges should be considered separately from property rent
Scottish Water may have misled Government over PFI, UNISON claims
Government to consult on making squatting a criminal offence
US judge says Government should have a warrant to obtain geolocation data
Watchdog wrong to deem FOI request vexatious, Tribunal rules
Kent council criticised over tobacco shares
Adopting IP proposals would benefit UK economy, IPO report says
More companies will need permission to operate premium rate services, regulator says
Google pays $500m forfeit following US investigation into its advertising of illicit drugs
Guidance issued on "disguised remuneration" rules affecting employee incentives
Bankers warns about effects of regulatory change on economic recovery
No new social network banning powers being sought, Government says
Police investigating alleged computer hacking charge student
New pre-pack insolvency rules to be delayed
Company breached contract by sending mis-targeted marketing material without consent, High Court rules
IPO changes wording of Patent Rules
Advertising code not cookie law compliant, data protection watchdogs say
Judges should be wary of social media, says guidance
UK to sign up to EU-wide victims rights laws, Ministry of Justice says
Online defamation court cases on the rise, research says
Communist official orders closer monitoring of Chinese micro-blogging site
Personal data accessed by hackers of Nokia forum, company says
Simpler financial reporting requirements for small companies proposed
Some discount voucher adverts have been misleading, advertising watchdog says
US court declines to examine Levi's EU trade mark infringement claims
Children should be taught importance of privacy in mainstream education, ICO says
'Democracy website' organisation launches transport complaints site
Government deal with Swiss banks to recover "billions" in unpaid tax
September
EU online shoppers double in number but changes to laws needed, new study says
Lump sum motoring expenses subject to NICs if not linked to mileage, tribunal says
OFT could prevent debt management companies from using social media
Ruling will not impact employment agency VAT rules, says HMRC
UK issues legal challenge to European Central Bank over financial clearing policy
Out-Law.com has changed, find out how
First person is charged under new UK bribery laws, prosecutors say
Half of workers unaware of pension auto-enrolment reforms
Corporate homicide laws extended to cover deaths in custody
US Justice Department launches legal bid to block mobile takeover
Crossrail delay could make it easier for UK companies to win train order after Government review
Phone location data is collected by Microsoft without permission, researcher claims
New statistics reveal hike in UK mobile internet use
EU countries asked for details on audiovisual laws compliance
Most top companies miss deadline for women on boards commitment
EU report to assess anti-corruption enforcement measures
Ofcom asked not to include general right to appeal under Digital Economy Act code
Sheffield City Council will find it difficult to argue bonuses are objectively justified says expert
UK police may be given domain name-suspension powers
Reported concerns over would-be academy's PFI payments should be cleared up, says expert
Norwegian university ordered to delete students' internet activity records
Advertising watchdog reports soar in complaints since online remit was widened
Acas warns against 'knee jerk reactions' as first social media guide published
Ringfencing's economic impact 'not likely to be vast' but profitability could be affected, report says
China to assess foreign investment plans in line with national security interests
Government considering plans to televise court verdicts
'Gold plated' Agency Workers Regulations could be moderated, say reports
Security concerns leading UK businesses to clamp down on social media, study says
Original Bucks Fizz members lose trade mark battle over name
Localism Bill continues progress in the House of Lords
Passengers still being charged for debit card payments despite OFT warnings, consumer group says
Spamhaus award reduced from $11m to $3
TripAdvisor reviews under advertising watchdog's scrutiny
Marubeni purchase is first Japanese investment in UK offshore wind farm
EU ministers likely to back performer copyright extension today
New prospectus and certification for SAYE savings arrangements
Korean competition regulators raid Google, media reports
Planners advised to take proposed laws into account before consultation ends
Commission proposes stricter third party energy rules
Hospital promises more data protection training after medical student loses sensitive data
MEPs not immune unless comments directly relevant to duties, says ECJ
OFT to probe rising cost of motor insurance
Government rejects calls to bring back empty property rates relief
Rivals' mobile wallet is anti-competitive, says mobile network Three
Financial ombudsman proposes publication of decisions
Government plans ban of referral fees paid by lawyers to claims management firms and insurers
Land registration to become easier as a result of Scottish property law reform
Number plate should not have been in ad, ASA rules
Social service provider told to re-hire staff sacked for Facebook comments
Government proposes to loosen event licensing requirements
Banks have until 2019 to separate retail and investment banking activities, says ICB
Government abandons double tax treaty plans
Parliament should decide whether European Court of Human Rights rulings are binding, Government advisor says
Price comparison website only quoted prices from own company, OFT says
State pension age will need to rise faster, Government says
Government to enrol Ofcom help in ensuring cross-media ownership plurality
Copyright protection rights extended for music performers
New charity will protect Britain's waterways, Government says
Twitter contests advertising company's 'tweet' trademark
New 'holistic' arbitration rules incorporate amicable dispute resolution
Facebook banned in Government department
Government to respond to ICB recommendations 'by the end of the year'
Occupation shortage list should be revised to restrict immigration, committee says
Football club reports tabloids' fan death coverage to press watchdog
Ofcom bans phone companies' automatic rollover contracts
Mirrlees Review recommends "radical" tax reform
Debt and claims companies the real blagging culprits says Information Commissioner
Government promises to 'accelerate' infrastructure spending
Search and ISP companies may be asked to help tackle copyright infringement, says minister
Government will review energy laws in red tape reduction bid
US privacy law could learn from Europe, say consumer advocates
Privacy watchdog publishes e-privacy laws compliance guidance
Major companies sign up to Government gender equality reporting plan
Firing the contractor rarely leaves construction projects better off, says expert
Newzbin 2 operators launch software to counteract site-blocking measures, reports say
Corporate landlords must do better on service charges, occupiers' survey says
UK business executives should be more aware of cyber threats, report says
Most EU countries compliant with mediation requirements, European Parliament says
Google allows Wi-Fi ID opt out after EU watchdog pressure
Government proposes legislation to beat avoidance scheme
EU Commission extends relaxing of rules on state aid to banks
Privacy watchdogs to form opinion of advertising code's compliance with cookie laws
Government already has network suspension powers if public order threatened
Consumers will lose out following extension of performers' copyrights, academic claims
Study claims sales growth jump for retailers who integrate shops and web
US patents will be issued on 'first to file' basis after law change
Free service for users prompts EU investigators to take 'special care' over Google case
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Simplified company reports could lead to more transparency on executive pay
Car insurer's repair costs "cannot be in the public interest", judge says
Economists predict UK's emergence as top five manufacturing supplier, survey says
Government proposes single catch-all consumer protection law
Sony asks customers to waive right to collective redress
Lib-Dems back repeal Digital Economy Act's copyright infringement measures
Liverpool City Council announces new finance plan for school refurbishment
OFT to investigate foreign currency charges following watchdog complaint
New principles agreed for out-of-print book licensing
Pensions minister promises to tackle pension transfer 'bungs'
First five Welsh enterprise zones announced
Use of keywords will depend on High Court's view of trade mark reputation
New rules set pension protection levy at reduced level for next three years
New planning rules will take account of environment and social concerns, says PM
Government wants design industry stakeholders to shape policy on design rights
BT advert contained claims that were not suitably qualified, advertising watchdog rules
Government should investigate the security of public data in the cloud, Lib Dems say
Hostility to NHS PFI programmes 'sweeping generalisation', says expert
Police obtain court order forcing broadcasters to hand over riot footage
Government promises local infrastructure development funding but denies £5bn spending boost
UK firm unfairly dismissed employee for Facebook comments, Tribunal rules
Business records checks pilot extended, HMRC announces
Pan-EU contract law will not cover insurance or financial services, says Commission
Police right not to release anonymised sex offender statistics on teachers, Tribunal rules
Dubai commercial law consolidation will "strengthen investment environment", officials say
Detail of schools building programme reveals focus on efficiency, says expert
Companies should be vigilant about on-premises sales of fakes, says IPO
Regulator warns of secret app charges and proposes industry guidance
Enterprise investment limit to double after European approval
ICO publishes guide to university research disclosure
EU Commission will investigate banks over e-payments competition fears
Government £3bn regulation saving challenged by business group
Government seeks doubling of trade with Turkey in four years
Facebook refutes cookie-tracking claims
Software giant's terms of service restricts users' redress rights
Arbitrator's work with lawyers on separate case will not make him biased, rules High Court
Insolvency body says EU asset freeze plans will undermine debt recovery
Mosley loses bid to have privacy case heard by Europe's top human rights court
EU will not join countries in signing ACTA this weekend
Righthaven had no legal right to sue for copyright infringement, US judge rules
ABI guidance outlines investor concerns about the size of directors' pay packets
Broadband speed test to be conducted across Europe
First minister announces £35m fund for to attract green technology to Scotland
Dubai publishes first ever code for small business corporate governance
Copyright protection should apply to functions of computer programs, software company claims in ECJ case
Europe proposes financial transaction tax between banks
Advertising bodies issue guidance on acceptable broadband claims in ads
NHS Trusts learn that managing a PFI contract is the most important skill
Overseas firms will not have to register creditor right over property from 1 October
Directors of an organisation can be liable for discrimination as agents, tribunal finds
UK is the cheapest centre for international arbitration, says survey
ICO seeks views on transparency of public bodies
Renewable Heat Incentive Government subsidy delayed
Agency workers' rights come into force
Network Rail sets out infrastructure investment plans for the next five years
OFT critical of Government's proposed consumer protection reforms
October
Plea bargaining a must for anti-corruption success says expert as authorities plan discussions
Pension debt management rules to be postponed until December, DWP says
Oral construction contracts come under Construction Act as changes come into force
Online ticket selling websites more compliant with consumer laws following crackdown, European Commission reports
Government will redraft some elements of draft National Planning Policy Framework
Government to give home-building land to developers with no up front charge
Major Barnet redevelopment gets outline planning permission
Employment tribunal fees introduced and unfair dismissal qualifying period extended
Supreme Court 'missed opportunity' to clarify equal pay law, expert says
Damages cap introduced for Patents County Court rulings on copyright and trade mark disputes
Treasury turns to pension funds for infrastructure investment
Some popular interactive websites do not make information on children private by default, report says
European Commission warns UK and 18 others on energy measures
BAE closure sites to become enterprise zones, Government announces
Environment Agency confirms enforcement position on transferred sewers
Online inspection of patent application files possible following law change
Permission for 280 homes on Cheshire greenbelt is refused by Secretary of State
Largest HCA deal signed for £40m in North West
Westbrook given leave to appeal for Pimlico's Dolphin Square freehold
EU free trade and copyright laws allow use of foreign decoders in pubs, rules ECJ
Survey figures reveal surprise UK manufacturing growth for September
Manufacturing sector shows signs of slowdown, figures suggest
New reporting restriction rules in effect for criminal cases
FSA restarts compensation scheme funding review
EU telecoms regulators should adopt single approach to wholesale pricing, says Commissioner
Advertising watchdog will report record complaint figures following extension of its remit
Proposed changes to energy performance building certificates delayed
More online traders needed to help stimulate cross-border market, report says
Land Securities secures permission for major London redevelopment
London Mayor names businessmen to lead Tottenham and Croydon post-riot regeneration project
Building of solar power-generating bridge begun in London
Berkeley Homes residential appeal refused because of impact on the Thames Basin Heaths SPA
Controversial IP rights treaty signed by eight countries
Right to buy "stacks up" says Shapps
Regulator confirms European solvency standards for insurers will be delayed until 2014
Privacy protections in Act apply to all electronic communications stored in the US, court rules
Force majeure clauses should be focussed and used to cement, not undermine, customer relationships, says expert
International insurance body publishes updated Core Principles
HMRC will allow limited 'grandfathering' on VAT arrangements for existing salary sacrifice schemes
Archived hospitals records likely to have been mistakenly destroyed, data protection watchdog says
Net neutrality not possible without ISP transparency, says EU telecoms regulators
Olympic Park Legacy Company submit 5000 page planning application
High quality office space limited in Thames Valley
Government consider 'transitional period' for controversial planning reforms
First Government strategies released to show how 100,000 new homes can be delivered from disused land
University intranet streaming akin to classroom showing, rules US court
Scottish Government outlines plans for future provision of legal aid
Government issues revised guidance on contract tendering and public spending disclosure
ICO repeats need to encrypt personal data on devices
Local authorities will not be breaking law by continuing academy PFI payments, QC says
New pan-EU contract regime will enhance consumer protection, EU Commissioner says
Criminal squatting law change would be welcome, but civil law needs improvement, says expert
SFO concerned at complaints over gift incentives, lawyer tells Out-Law.com
Planning applications for two South London mixed use schemes submitted
Joint draft charging schedule produced by four East England Councils
Government grants £20m for affordable housing in the South of England
Local authority guide to planning reforms published
Bank of England announces new quantitative easing plans
ICO issues guidance on complaint files disclosure
Employer must not rely blindly on medical advisers when deciding if an employee is eligible for ill-health benefits, ombudsman says
ISPs win right to challenge Digital Economy Act judicial review ruling
Planning permission granted for new Tesco store in Hounslow
Wokingham has adopted a 10,000 new home masterplan
Shapps approves Rochdale housing cooperative plans
More companies to be exempt from audit requirement under Government proposals
Government announces skills funding commitments
High Court rules computer simulations can obtain patent protection
International development group should be ‘more explicit’ about infrastructure work, MPs say
New EU Consumer Rights Directive receives final approval
New nuclear power plants can proceed as planned, finds Government-commissioned report
Planning application registered for the redevelopment of Camden's 'Hawley Wharf'
Consultation on charging schedule regulations has been published
Grainger and Bouygues launch new fund to provide over 1000 new homes
Cornwall to pilot local shared equity scheme to help first time buyers
Freedoms Bill may infringe on individuals' privacy rights, Parliamentary committee says
UK banks unlikely to move their operations abroad to avoid regulation, Vickers tells MPs
Parents will be able to choose censorship controls during internet subscription under ISPs' plans
ISPs' traffic management may breach data protection and privacy laws, EU watchdog says
Government to consider cutting migrant workers limit, Prime Minister says
EU Commission outlines full '28th regime' contract law plans
Majority of pension schemes in debt as combined deficit soars
DEFRA announce Green Infrastructure Partnership
Skanska granted planning permission for first UK residential development
Draft NPPF will not result in uncontrolled development, say developers and planning experts
Websites 'leak' personal information about visitors, US researchers claim
One in four households will be in 'fuel poverty' by 2015, study says
Regulator issues guidance on promotion of insurance products on price comparison sites
Supreme Court upholds Scottish pleural plaques compensation law
Changes to EU freedom of information laws backed
Sea Containers House granted planning permission
Derwent gains planning consent for City Road redevelopment
Planning inspector approves Chiltern's Core Strategy
Consumers not receiving details of best energy deals, Which? says
Pension scheme priority for insolvent companies ruling due on Friday
Government threatens to regulate football if authorities do not change approach to debt
Editor calls for new ombudsman to have powers to fine newspapers
Government to prohibit human body advertising during events at the Olympics
Pension schemes take priority over insolvent company debts, Court of Appeal confirms
Goldman Sachs settlement puts pressure on HMRC’s private deals with big business, expert says
Grosvenor and Derwent enter JV to redevelop Belgravia site
Government launches consultation on new neighbourhood planning powers
NPPF should be amended to include brownfield first, BPF says
Treasury responds to informal consultation on REITS
Swiss bank account holders pursued in Revenue crackdown
Companies still broadly ignoring Davies' women on boards recommendations, report finds
Women will not face two-year increase in state pension age, Government says
Advertising watchdog may dismiss competitor complaints without investigation
Companies need customers to assert goodwill trade mark rights, High Court rules
Liberty's Regent Street gets £1.2 million refurbishment
United House wins contract to help deliver £500m housing framework
London housing trust receives largest-yet affordable homes grant
Officer’s recommendations are being ignored, housebuilder warns
DCMS holds no evidence on online copyright infringement, lobby group says
Prosecutors report first Bribery Act conviction
Ofgem proposals for electricity capacity monitoring could influence energy market prices, expert says
Private Schools win battle with Charity Commission over their charitable status
Regulator's liquidity swaps guidance criticised by banks and insurers
Examiners will not automatically rule computerisations of mental acts unpatentable, IPO says
Commission announces reforms of competition investigation procedures
Paddington Basin development to be acquired by Bahrain investor
Derwent unveils plans for redevelopment of former Astoria site
Consultation on the draft NPPF has closed but the debate continues
Treasury reviewing financial crisis response
Energy efficiency scheme will begin in a year as Energy Act comes into force
Olympics construction experiences to be shared with industry
Planning application submitted for floating housing in Surbiton
Draft Westminster City Management Plan published for consultation
Amendments made to 'local finance' provisions in the Localism Bill
Users should be able to buy licences to allow copying of copyright-protected material
EU agree regulations on short selling
High Court finds Planning Committee chairman unbiased
Deeds not 'delivered' despite signatures, rules High Court
Priority School Building Programme to be privately funded, Government says
EU database of IP infringers needs more clarity to comply with law, says watchdog
Apple wins battle to restrict how its operating systems are sold
More construction companies facing financial problems, report says
Allegedly defamatory comments from named authors should stay online, say MPs
Derwent has submitted plans for Oxford Street
LandProp will unveil 26 acre mixed-use Stratford project today
NPPF will be delayed to give councils time to produce a Core Strategy
Two HCA grants worth £52 million announced
Tax exile loses his high profile appeal over his UK tax residency status
ICO wants audit powers extended to private, health and local Government sectors
Government taking legal advice to stop 'dodgy' pension incentives
Ofgem closes renewable tariff 'loophole'
Ministry of Defence to release more public land and boost housebuilding
Government consultations launched on the revocation of regional strategies
Government to publish final NPPF by March but with a "transitional period"
Lend Lease launches consultation on £1.5 billion Heygate Estate regeneration in South London
Facebook audit set to begin amidst claims of unlawful personal data storage
AXA, MGPA and Eurohypo will develop mixed-use scheme at Bevis Marks
BPF warns on implementation of TIF plans
Outline planning permission granted for 650 Taylor Wimpey homes in Cheshire
Scope of Ofcom copyright code to be determined by appeals body
'Big four' auditors referred to Competition Commission
Financial incentives for wave and tidal energy schemes to double from 2013 under Government plans
Personal data breaches on the increase in private sector, reports ICO
Bank liquidity pressure could threaten economic recovery, MPs warn
Government to change law on local authority academy expenses
BP and Anadarko reach settlement over Gulf of Mexico oil spill
Internet publishers liable for privacy invasion in each country material is accessible, ECJ rules
Businessman charged with bribery of Bahraini officials following SFO investigation
Planning application submitted for 57-acre "New Covent Garden Market" regeneration
Southwark council designates Peckham High Street a conservation area
A2Dominion plans £8 million housing redevelopment in Oxfordshire
HCA has awarded over £100m-worth of new Affordable Homes Programme contracts
'Before the event' legal insurers cannot refuse an insured's solicitor solely because of rates, court says
Covanta Energy withdraws its £400 million 'Brig y Cwm' national infrastructure application
Patent licence agreements overtaking lawsuits, Microsoft says
ITV gave undue prominence to legal service during actress interview, Ofcom rules
New national policy for ports includes a presumption in favour of sustainable development
Credit card companies may sell consumer purchase data on to advertisers, reports say
Tabloid's use of covered dead body photo breached Editor's Code, PCC says
BT given 14 days to block access to Newzbin2
Government must double gas storage capacity or risk energy security, Committee says
Campaigner's Judicial Review challenge of Oxford's Core Strategy is rejected
Secretary of State allows appeal for mixed-use development in Leicester
Consultation on Olympic Legacy Planning ending soon
Local referendum provision in Localism Bill is removed
Unions in court fight over public sector pensions
"Coast along" employees should lose right to unfair dismissal, leaked report says
Details of all internet traffic should be logged, MEP says
'Near shore' manufacturing trend not necessarily good news for UK business, expert says
Muse to develop £200m Basingstoke scheme
Taylor Wimpey wins High Court planning battle
NPPF needs changes to avoid a "substantive period of litigation", the Law Society warns
Overhaul of telecoms v landowners rules can only improve a bad law, says expert
Personal data blaggers should go to jail, MPs say
European Parliament proposes modernising public procurement to allow 'environmental or social' considerations in bids
YouTube asked to remove 135 videos over 'national security issues', Google says
UK forced to compromise on RHI support for large biomass installations
Planning application submitted £350m mixed-use Croydon development
Stanhope and Mitsui to redevelop £130m City of London scheme
Kent investment fund set up to boost housebuilding
Banks should check customers' entitlement to packaged account insurance, FSA says
Membership of occupational pension schemes 'at lowest level since the 1950s'
New European standards for oil and gas installations could undermine UK operations, industry says
Appeal over legality of Digital Economy Act could be successful, judge says
OFT proposes increasing maximum fine for anti-competitive behaviour
ITV soap to be first to feature 'paid-for' product during primetime
Feed-in tariff cuts from April 'urgently needed', Government says
November
Refurbishment favoured over skyscrapers, London City planners say
Chiswick roundabout development granted permission against officers' recommendation
Mayor accelerates the release of land to deliver 3,500 new homes in London
Local Enterprise Partnerships show limited progress
Squatting in residential buildings to become a criminal offence
Private investment can help fund rapid digitisation of cultural works, Commission says
Luton awarded £19.5 m slice of Regional Growth Fund for infrastructure
Central London office supply 10 m sq ft below peak two years ago
Peel submitted planning application for £650 m Chatham Waters development
St Modwen submits planning application for Etruria Valley
Carlsberg seeks development partner for 22 acre Leeds regeneration
Police must justify use of communication interception technology, lawyer says
HMRC confirms how 'disguised remuneration' rules affecting employee incentives will apply
Page two corrections to 'sloppy' front page mistakes can be legitimate, PCC says
SFO launch confidential bribery report system for workers
Updated dilapidated property protocol to be given formal legal status
Proposed new HS2 route a 'cause for concern', expert says
Lord Foster unveils £50bn Thames airport plans
Mayor issues consultation on planning guidance for World Heritage Sites in London
Localism Bill amended to allow tenants to complain directly to ombudsman
DTZ report warns that the current Government housing strategy is doomed
Three Scottish authorities to progress with tax incremental financing proposals
Pakistani cricketers guilty of anti-corruption and gambling conspiracy
Premium rate service regulator to help combat pirated music sales
Payment protection product guidance proposed by regulators
Parties forced to take out loans at high interest to pay their legal costs can recover that interest, judge says
Stock market considers tougher company listing rules
Ofcom proposes new rules on broadcasters' advertising deals
Sport governance needs to improve following betting conspiracy convictions, experts says
Almacantar plans to redevelop Centre Point into residential tower
Croydon Borough Council's CIL methodology is "not appropriate" says London First
Iconic Riverside Studios is to undergo a £190 m redevelopment
Royal Brompton Hospital considers move to raise £500m
St Modwen submits planning application for major East Staffordshire scheme
Manufacturing figures at 28-month low a 'genuine cause for concern', say economists
Construction sector worst for corruption, report says
Scottish FOI watchdog reports 20% increase in appeals
Cala decision in Winchester is a shot in the arm for localism in great planning debate, says expert
Biggest ever public sector pensions ballot could be unlawful, expert says
Government launches personal data sharing initiative with major businesses
Dubai opens up English-language courts to foreign companies
Development Plan challenge highlights rigid time periods
Councils reduce s106 contributions to help stalled development
Redrow lashes out at local authorities for causing planning delays
Liverpool debates a £130m housing plan to deliver 2000 new homes
Luton's £20 million Regional Growth Fund will unlock growth at Luton Airport
Public given right of access to financial ombudsman information under FOI expansion
European Commission proposes simpler accounting rules for small businesses
Music industry body asks BT to block The Pirate Bay
Carlyle is planning a £2 billion redevelopment at London’s South Bank
Caring granted planning permission for Mayfair residential development
Planning reforms are likely to result in appeals, a survey has revealed
Housing associations will lose Affordable Homes Programme grant if they don't start building
Friends of the Earth threatens legal challenge to Government feed-in tariff cuts
Sports bodies should be able to control types of betting, lobby group says
Funding boost for developers will 'unlock' regional infrastructure, Government says
Commercial sense can determine ambiguous contractual meanings, Supreme Court rules
New definition of 'money purchase' will discourage innovation in pension schemes, expert warns
Carbon Reduction Commitment Performance League Table published
Explicit prior consent needed for personal data processing, EU Commissioner says
Mayor has issued first formal alterations to the London Plan
Largest HCA deal at £89m agreed to deliver 3,689 homes
EU competition watchdog investigates Samsung and Apple patent dispute
Firms suspected of Bribery Act offences may be investigated, SFO Director says
Cadbury mostly defends trade mark rights over purple shaded chocolate packaging
Regulator to help insurers avoid the costs of Solvency II delay
Government proposes to cut administrative fees for pension schemes
Human protein had enough of an industrial application to be patented, says Supreme Court
Pressure over 'sweetheart deals' could result in stricter regulation for large companies, expert says
Trade in fake goods can be combated with improved supply chain vigilance, group says
Council of Europe chairmanship to focus on human rights court reforms, UK says
Government proposes making it easier to wind up companies where there is no dispute
Cautious Parliamentary Committee report states the case for High Speed 2
Film studios ask more ISPs to block Newzbin2
Consultation launched on Tottenham regeneration
St Albans has stalled core strategy until NPPF is finalised
Localism Bill a step away from being enacted
Channel Islands VAT loophole to close from April
Newspapers remove Royal's holiday photos following privacy complaint
Expert says 'right to be forgotten' could cause problems for publishers
Government asks energy regulator to look into security of gas supplies
Buyers must factor in import prices on online sales, warns HMRC
EU competition regulators agree guidelines for cross-border cooperation
City of London rejects relaxation of 'change of use' plans
Government is considering direct funding for neighbourhood plans
Government announces delay to housing strategy publication
Mosley wins French privacy ruling against NotW publishers
Health Secretary approves first private sector management model for whole NHS hospital
Regulators investigate LIBOR antitrust claims
Government will invest £95m in SME export and capital growth
Scottish government to set up 'taskforce' to target environmental crime
Cala to challenge Pickles' planning refusal for 2,000-home Winchester scheme
RTPI challenges Governments £3bn planning delay figure
Regeneration boosted as Lowestoft's Area Action Plan is approved
Trafford consults on charges for pre-application advice
European Court upholds fiscal neutrality rule in bingo VAT case
Insurance company managers should be responsible for complaint-handling, EU advisory body says
Trade body says ECJ ruling could undermine private copying law reforms
Royalties collector proposes 'piracy licence' on Belgian ISPs
Police infringed database rights of forensics firm in misusing confidential information, High Court rules
Man fined after selling unlawfully obtained personal data of online bingo players
Updated National Infrastructure Plan to encourage pension fund investment, according to reports
'Right to be forgotten' may not be enforceable, UK Culture Minister says
Social network users risk losing control over information services, EU advisors say
Developers to open a 'pop-up' shopping centre next month
PM to announce an increase in the release of Government-owned land
Tesco granted planning permission for a retail-led regeneration in Kent
Planning application submitted for £120m redevelopment in the West Midlands
Government proposed to regulate banking industry's consumer payments body
Financial regulator must speed up its feedback responses, expert says
China's popularity as offshore manufacturing destination in decline, survey says
Pan-EU contract law should apply between UK buyers and sellers, say advisors
Web standards body proposes universal 'do not track' system
Parliamentary committee, London Mayor and National Trust warn on planning policy
Government has faltered on supply and demand housing calculations
Government to propose dramatic housing and construction investment plan, according to press reports
Localism Bill granted royal assent
Burden of income tax and NICs systems forming basis of integration reforms, Treasury says
Journalists should not have extra protection from bribery law, says Justice Secretary
Public service funding allocations inequitable and complex, say MPs
Number of planned developments in the City is growing, says report
Government planning reforms have harmed house building, say builders
Councils claim Government pooling of right-to-buy receipts is stifling house building
Amendment allowing continuing PFI payments for academies passed
'Costly' PFI needs reform, says Chancellor
Marine protection delay could affect renewable energy projects, expert warns
FOI request reveals plans for 'rapid procedure' on web blocking
Expert welcomes court's refusal to overturn arbitration award
Social media users must disclose payments, say ad trade bodies
Mobile phones no longer exempt from trader phone tapping rules
Streaming service reproduces copyrighted films in memory buffers, High Court rules
'Unenforceable' right to be forgotten should not be included in new EU data laws, ICO says
Councils' planning and development services to be hit by cuts
Government must clarify Localism Act transitional provisions urgently, planning expert warns
UCL unveils £500m London campus masterplan
NPPF could give developers a "licence to build" on National Parks, Labour warns
Chancellor announces sale of Northern Rock to Virgin Money
Proposed US copyright laws threaten innovation, growth and cybersecurity, brands say
YouTube agrees to share ad revenues with Belgian royalties collector
European Parliament votes to move closer to single rail network
New Government fund will enable employers to invest in own vocational training
EU-US agreement on PNR sets out new data protection guarantees, Commission says
Essex £30 million town centre redevelopment unveiled
Councils must be free to set own planning fees to "avoid compromising on heritage"
Failure to adopt core strategies is "absolutely scandalous", say BPF
Government's delayed housing strategy could be published on Monday
Bribery Act offender sentenced to six years in prison
Government to invest millions in easing construction firms with transition to Building Information Modelling
Unite members vote in favour of pensions strike action
Government will consider implementing 'forum bar' to extradition, Attorney General says
Plans to implement banking reforms will be published in December, Chancellor says
General tax avoidance prohibition should be introduced, report says
Excluded workers not all entitled to retrospective pension scheme membership, says Court of Appeal
Consultation launched on Upper Lee Valley development plans
Redbridge councillors approve Community Infrastructure Levy
Government’s housing strategy proposes 95% mortgage indemnity scheme
Postpone auto-enrolment for two years, says Institute of Directors
Current PFI projects will not be affected by review, Treasury confirms
No group-level management permission needed for part-owned partnership's email monitoring, says High Court
New PNR data transfer agreement in breach of citizens' privacy rights, MEP claims
Government report proposes independent assessments and job-brokering for long term absent
European Commission outlines plans to revise IP frameworks
Traffic management practices must not be anti-competitive, European Parliament says
Content mining copyright exemption would harm UK business, publishers claim
Planning consent given for £100m Putney redevelopment
Eric Pickles to decide on £24m Cornwall Stadium development
Public sector house building dropped 40% in a year
Swindon town centre regeneration moves a step closer
PPI complaints surge to 300,000 with near-£3,000 average payout, says ombudsman
Public sector disadvantaging UK businesses in procurement of contracts, Cabinet Office Minister says
Feasibility study into digital copyright exchange launched
Government could introduce toll roads to generate economic growth, newspaper claims
Demolition of non-residential property allowed again without express planning permission or prior approval in some cases, Scottish Government says
Croydon to benefit from £23 million regeneration fund
Affordable housing starts have fallen nearly 97%
Report calls for more building on Green Belt
Local authorities report more than 1000 personal data breaches in last three years
Reduced consultation periods and overhauled tribunal system proposed as part of 'radical' employment law changes
Consumer Rights Directive to be transposed by 13 December 2013
Technology companies can stifle competition through use of IP rights, EU Commissioner says
Courts cannot force ISPs into broad filtering and monitoring for copyright-infringing traffic, ECJ rules
Southwark council signs development deal
Essex port's green belt expansion plans move forward
UCL announces plans for new Olympic Park campus
Councils must prove ability to build new homes to get RTB receipts
Government Green Deal anticipates £14bn private sector investment in energy improvements for buildings
Offshore unit launched to tackle international tax avoidance
FOI Act hampering free policy debate, top civil servant says
Commission approves hard-drive takeover following buyer commitments
Ofcom threatens clampdown on ISPs' network access restrictions
Court injunction prohibits media harassment of mother and baby
Commission increases pressure on EU countries over telecoms reforms
Met arrests man in newspaper computer hacking investigation
The power of airports to generate growth and jobs cannot be ignored, a planning expert said
Planning granted for £13 million shopping centre development in Leeds
St Modwen planning a multi-million pound 700 home development
Housing Strategy puts affordable homes at risk
Skanska announces its entrance to the UK residential market
Discrimination between public and private personal data contrary to balanced rights, ECJ rules
First code of conduct for third-party litigation funders published
Southwark Council proposes transport tariff for new developments
Taylor Wimpey to redevelop £55 million Islington scheme
89% of councils think the NPPF puts greenfield land at risk, report says
Government and private sector to team up to manage response to cyber attacks
Government seeks views on web accessibility
Government will give small businesses extra time to prepare pension for auto-enrolment
Courts to decide on legality of 'football creditors' rule this week
Government's plans designed to boost construction, creative and other industries amidst cut in growth forecasts
Government SME loans success depends on changes to bank lending practices, says expert
Government announces 100% capital allowances in some enterprise zones
Government increases tax relief for start-up investors
Small retailers to benefit from surprise business rates relief holiday extension
Osborne to make major infrastructure planning more flexible
Planning granted for £1.3 billion Olympic Legacy scheme
Government considers allowing TIF against future CIL receipts
Exeter's Core Strategy has been approved
Government's infrastructure spending commitments 'only a drop in the ocean' without private finance, expert warns
Facebook settles privacy complaints with US regulator
Proposed health and safety reform to reduce 'strict liability' burdens on businesses
Google not shown to have had actual knowledge of defamatory comments, High Court rules
Developers of £65m Walthamstow scheme chosen
Affordable housing renegotiation allows 1,300-home Greenwich development to restart
North to get 900 affordable homes with £104m HCA funding
Government must finalise its London aviation policy, expert warns
Regulatory approval of data transfers to apply EU-wide, Commissioner says
Lawyers need more training on electronic disclosure, says top judge
December
Regulator warns against 'toxic' traded life insurance policies
Government's mortgage indemnity scheme is criticised
Talks aimed at harmonising approach to copyright levies planned for next year
Computer program that copied the functions of another did not infringe copyright, ECJ advisor says
Customs seizures of fake goods in transit can be based on suspicions of EU sales, ECJ rules
Government outlines plans for deregulation of consent regimes
Government review will investigate effect of Habitats Directive on developments
Commission proposes splitting accountants' auditing and consultancy work to prevent conflicts of interest
Commission proposes free pan-EU online arbitration scheme for cross border shopping disputes
Fukushima explosion will encourage international cooperation on nuclear safety, Government says
First carbon capture demonstration at an operational power plant begins
Ardmore appointed for £60m Kensington housing scheme
Stevenage Council loses High Court core strategy case
Neighbourhood planning frontrunners discuss progress
Promoters should liaise with the IPC closely in the lead up to its abolition, says Government
Newark and Sherwood is first council with CIL charging schedule in force
Groupon ad complaints to be referred to OFT following "repeated breaches" of rules
Government acted lawfully in changing measure of inflation for public sector pensions, court says
ICO fear of press power let journalists off with data blagging offences, ex-investigator claims
Business rates must take recession’s effects on rent into account, valuation committee says
Banks should consider raising external capital due to “exceptionally threatening” conditions, Bank of England says.
Government will propose patent law changes to avoid infringements during pharma testing
MEPs will negotiate on unitary patent plans
Unlawful accessing of medical records leads to hospital's compensation payout Unlawful accessing of medical records leads to hospital's compensation payout
Wandsworth considers zero CIL for office schemes to ensure viability
Private developer granted funding from the Affordable Homes Programme
Permission sought for student housing skyscraper in south London
New companies law for UAE approved, say reports
Land registration law introduced to Scottish Parliament
Pet insurance contract terms vague and potentially detrimental to customers, FSA says
Insurance firms agree on limits to exchange of pricing intentions
Statutory test of tax residence will not be introduced until April 2013 says Government
Government will not go ahead with previously planned short time limit on capital allowance claims for fixtures
Laws on deferred prosecution agreements to be consulted on next year
Patent Tax break to apply from April 2013
Plans to remove barriers to entry into REITs scheme proposed in Finance Bill
SFO head calls for increased ability to prosecute 'reckless' financial institutions
Charities and universities to benefit from VAT exemption for shared services
Government confirms new tax incentives for startup investors
Galliford Try to deliver 1500 homes with AHP funding
Two regeneration schemes announced for Lambeth
The Crown Estate will create new neighbourhood in Somerset
Government announces R&D tax credit changes and consultation on 'above the line' credit
ICO was advised of journalists' blagging offences
Reform of the Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) regime moves a step nearer
Government forces more disclosure of stamp duty land tax avoidance schemes
Scottish Government pledges up to £9bn for high speed rail link
Government establishes local grants and public sector loans for energy efficiency projects
Land remediation relief will not be abolished, Government says
Nearly 3,000 homes planned at athletes' village development
Planning reform is unacceptable, confidential Lib Dem report says
Manufacturers must take action against secret scrap thieves, says expert
Facilitating website piracy can lead ad networks to be liable for infringement, US court says
Apple and publishers subject of competition investigation into sale of e-books
Watchdog issues record fine to Welsh council after serious data protection breach
New Data Protection Board to co-ordinate EU-wide enforcement, says Commissioner
CSC submits application for £180m Essex shopping centre
Bloomberg submits planning application for new headquarters in City of London
Deputy PM pledges more power for major cities
Personal pension savers to benefit from new rules allowing small pension pots to be cashed in
White paper signals major change for the water industry
Olympics advertising rules for England in force
Context of contract terms key to housebuilder's share of profits agreement, court rules
Patient data-sharing may not take account of anonymisation concerns
£400m house fund made up of loans not grants, housebuilders warn
LEPs should invest in housing, says HCA
Number of empty homes is a "national scandal", said Government minister
Female motorists face £900m hike in annual insurance premiums, Government says
FSA recommends automatic bans for directors of failed banks in report into RBS collapse
Communications providers should log personal data security breaches monthly, Information Commissioner says
Draft proposals for new data protection regime include 'draconian provisions', expert says
Southwark student block gets planning permission despite reduced affordable housing provisions
UK's first intellectual property attaché to begin work in China this week
Portsmouth regeneration scheme approved
New plan for Bristol aims to accommodate 200,000 homes
Teenagers jailed for three years for encouraging riot in Scottish city
Retail expert Portas calls for presumption in favour of town centre development and relaxation of planning rules
Council to unveil plans for Fulham Town Hall
Network Rail to make office space available at London train stations
Permission sought for 800 homes in a £140m Tyneside development
Torbay launches consultation on draft CIL charging schedule
Further data protection proposals for law enforcement will clarify existing law, expert says
Proposed data retention period under EU-US PNR agreement is excessive, data protection watchdog says
London Mayor's strategy promises 55,000 new affordable homes
Planning for 80 bed West London care home granted
Plans submitted for 604 home mixed-use Vauxhall scheme
Government sets out its proposals for employment tribunal fees
Business Secretary outlines criteria for Green Investment Bank
Publishers must do more to comply with cookie laws, says privacy watchdog
ICO's concrete examples give businesses a better chance of meeting cookie law demands
Private messages subject to FOI, says regulator
Nine Elms' Director appointed
UNITE granted permission to build a student tower in Stratford
Greater Norwich councils to reduce CIL rates due to viability concerns
Government publishes its plans to modernise UK's copyright law following Hargreaves recommendations
OFT begins further investigation into private motor insurance market
Membership of defined benefit pension schemes continues to fall, says industry survey
Flexible apportionment of employer pension scheme debt will be introduced from January
Government will seek private sector funding for Crossrail rolling stock programme, press reports say
Football fixtures not protected by database copyright, says ECJ advisor
World banks will have to raise €350bn to reach Basel III capital requirements, study says
Twickenham station gets planning officers' recommendation
Developers to submit outline plans for London Docks
Planning expert calls for more consultation on levy regulations
Thameslink rolling stock procurement process should be independently audited, say MPs
Google’s mobile payment app fails to encrypt personal data, according to research
Government sets out capacity mechanism plans in update to Electricity Market Reform
Sky follows BT in blocking Newzbin2
Work begins on £70m Kingston regeneration project
Shortlisted developers chosen for first 'Olympic neighbourhood' Shortlisted developers chosen for first 'Olympic neighbourhood'
Government quango action can proceed with passing of Public Bodies Act
Government's HMO changes are not unlawful, Court of Appeal ruled
Third-party packaging fillers generally not liable for trade mark infringement, ECJ rules
ICO asks for new audit powers in local Government and public health sectors
Government will legislate for retail and investment bank ring fencing by 2015, Osborne says
Northern Rock sale will be subject to independent review, MP says
Google copyright surveillance would violate EU law, Italian court rules
Irish ISP ordered to stop using 'three strikes' system against illegal file-sharers
MPs publish "damning indictment" of alleged HMRC deals with big businesses
Business rates retention and TIF brought forward by the Local Government Finance Bill
Planning granted for 650 home Kent regeneration
Councils need power to tackle "malicious and vexatious" village green applications, says LGA
Council of Ministers backs EU signing of ACTA
Government reveals plans for publicly-funded research to be freely accessible
'Pension unlocking' loan schemes ruled unlawful
UK is right to seek to block '28th regime' plans, says expert
Draft Financial Services Bill must be "significantly amended" to avoid another crisis, MPs say
Consultation reveals 'strong support' for single insolvency practitioner regulator
Editors to demonstrate evidence for public interest breaches of journalism rules
VOD regulator wrong to deem paper's video content TV-like, Ofcom rules
Ambiguity in NPPF could mean planning by appeal, says CLG Select Committee report
Planning granted for Twickenham station redevelopment
Building new London homes is cheaper than providing temporary housing, says think tank
Battersea site is constrained by transport, says planning expert
Planning application grants fall in 2011
Selling user data to advertisers is legitimate, watchdog says in Facebook audit report
Social network shutdowns during times of disorder not justified, MPs say
Law should require insurers to pay valid damages claims in reasonable time, advisors say
Government's timescale for cutting feed-in tariffs unlawful, court rules
Government confirms "no new money available" as it sets out agreement on public sector pension reform
Ticket exchange website ordered to provide RFU with personal data of sellers
European Commission publishes proposals for modernising public procurement
Planning permission to be granted for London Bridge Station redevelopment
Plans revealed for £100m City of London development
Government announces details of new £420m 'Get Britain Building' fund
Government has published details on the "build now pay later" scheme
PlayStation Network contract terms challenged in en masse lawsuit
China announces plans to shift investment focus to 'green' projects
TUPE service provision protections cannot apply where client also changes, tribunal says
Regulator fines and bans marketer for sending unsolicited texts
Government to ban payment surcharges before end of 2012
European Commission issues guidelines to help insurance industry implement unisex pricing
Review website ordered to close after defaming and harassing lawyers
2010
January
Insurance comparison websites urged to adopt new practice standards
Recession forces software escrow releases to jump by 150%
Advisors urge home working and common sense in bad weather conditions
Government charts Digital Britain progress
Brothel-visiting celebrity remains anonymous after Moseley precedent
Full body scanners could be used without violating privacy, says expert
Companies have just months to replace old wireless payments systems
FOI appeals revamp would just move, not solve, backlog problem
Why Nominet disconnected more than 1,000 sites with no court oversight
Government to consult on punishments for breaking online air fare rules
Missouri Court of Appeals says link to terms is sufficient for contract
France mulls Google tax and competition probe
Government confirms £500,000 fines for worst data protection offenders
Peer proposes copyright exemption for search engines
Encryption alone will not secure data, warns expert after code cracks
Scottish pleural plaques law survives insurer challenge
Economics backs net neutrality, say researchers
Government amends plan for ministerial power to change copyright law
Google performs human rights U-turn, threatens China exit
E-commerce Regulations updated to exempt ISPs from hate speech charges
Universities avoid Kindle over accessibility barriers
Peer drops damages-quantification amendment to digital bill
File-sharing network operator acquitted of fraud charges
Information Tribunal is abolished as new service takes charge
OFT takes prize draw companies to court over scratchcards
Government personal data handling has improved, says report
Why Google tax won’t fix France’s ‘creative deficit’
After-the-event insurance targeted by civil litigation costs review
ISP anti-disconnection petition clocks up 30,000 supporters
Europe's top court says age bars for job applicants can be legal
Government proposes slashing libel lawyers' success fees
Do you know the hidden agenda of the Equality Bill?
Government releases public data for statistics mash-ups
Data protection and virtualised machines
Sky forced to slash ITV holding as court sets benchmark for corporate influence
Nominet gives registrars right to cancel names on allegations of criminality
Microsoft chief calls for US cloud legislation and global privacy plan
Safeway proceeds with groundbreaking attempt to sue ex-employees for price fixing
Online banking losses dwarfed by card fraud
German court finds parent liable for child's file-sharing
Tech deals collapsed last year but analysts predict early upturn
Government refuses to publish ACTA documents
EDS v Sky: judgment due today
How to avoid losing a subsidiary by mistake: lessons from the Court of Appeal
Sky wins landmark 'fraudulent misrepresentation' ruling, HP vows to appeal
Privacy pioneer search engine launches anonymous surfing service
Over 1,500 domain names handed to hotels group in single ruling
UK authorities' inability to seize counterfeits results in EU court referral
BSkyB ruling will not transform IT procurement, says expert
Government claims new public sector IT plans will save billions of pounds
Financial advertising compliance has improved, says FSA
Consultations open on Equality Bill codes of practice
EU Commission outlines plans to strengthen privacy law
Canadian privacy watchdog launches investigation into Facebook's response to its previous investigation
Ordering police trainee to cut his hair was not sex discrimination, tribunal rules
February
How to appeal an ICO decision: new guidance published
EU's compromise telecoms regulator comes to life
EU and Asian nations conduct counterfeits raid on shipping containers
Police unit formed to take down websites suspected of breaking terror laws
Refusal to stop John Terry story was not a privacy law U-turn, says expert
Financial services firms given August deadline for publishing complaints data
Irrationality did not undermine TV menu ranking decision, finds Court of Appeal
HP ordered to pay £200m within two weeks in interim damages ruling
UK could get icons on behavioural ads
Cycling company wrong to suggest Olympian's endorsement, rules ad watchdog
Europe should adopt US behavioural advertising icon, and quick
Users run security risk by re-using banking passwords
Shopping sites improve legal compliance as consumers get more savvy, says OFT
Model clauses for overseas transfers of personal data updated
ISP did not authorise customers' copyright infringement, says Australian court
OFT to test e-commerce contracts for fairness
Why the Smart Grid needs better security
Labour falls foul of privacy laws with automatic electioneering calls
Government makes final decision to legalise TV product placement
Social networking sites failing to hide kids' details, finds European Commission
Racist content on US server is within UK jurisdiction, says Court of Appeal
Government proposes fund of last resort for employers' liability claims
Employers warned to secure staff mobile phones to avoid call interception
Bodies subjected to ICO audit will escape immediate fines
European Parliament blocks US powers to monitor EU bank transactions
PIN hack could leave cardholders exposed to losses, say researchers
Card industry to report 'significant' drop in fraud
Yahoo! deal with Nectar will link online ads with offline purchases
Google says sorry and changes Buzz after privacy outcry
MPs, Lords question human rights compatibility of Digital Economy Bill
Budget airlines in libel spat
Statutory guidance will tell companies how to prevent bribery
The impact on security of virtualisation and cloud computing
BA employee fails in cross-wearing discrimination case
How the Carbon Reduction Scheme will affect IT contracts
FSA promises tougher line on change of control breaches
Conservatives would blacklist marketers to protect children
France's eBay ruling is a distraction – it's next month's AdWords decision that counts
Outsourcing compliance eased by new 'model clauses', says expert
Jan Moir's column on Stephen Gately cleared by PCC as free speech
Microsoft, Yahoo! search deal gets competition law go-ahead
EU privacy watchdog warns Commission on controversial ACTA negotiations
Government revokes old rules on border counterfeit detentions
Companies ask EU Commission to step in on Google search ranking complaint
MPs reject new privacy laws but insist on pre-notification for privacy-invading stories
Online retailers must take care with printed brochure prices, says ad watchdog
Google execs convicted by Italian court in shock ruling
EU unveils plans to create new pan-Europe contract law
Privacy watchdog will investigate day-to-day surveillance for Parliamentary report
English Scottish divide widens over pleural plaques compensation
EU law allows for bans on foreign online gambling operators, says top court advisor
MPs slam planned phone levy, urge focus on cheaper, proven digital inclusion plans
Government publishes international contract law guidance
Ruling gives companies time and certainty in public procurement disputes
March
Ban on foreign casino operators breaks EU law, says Advocate General
Government denies Wi-Fi operators copyright exemption
Groundless threats of copyright infringement: US court explains damages
IP address in anti-piracy probe was not personal data, says French court
FSA defies industry resistance to higher fines
ACTA will not undermine individuals' rights, says EU Commission
Google convictions reveal two flaws in EU law, not just Italian law
EU consults on universal broadband obligation
Germany's data retention law ruled unconstitutional over privacy concerns
Contractual interest on damages does contribute to capped sum, rules High Court
Government slashes libel success fees
YouTube threatened by changes to Digital Economy Bill
Ofcom wades into UK 'Net Neutrality' row
Why it's hard to buy eyewear online: E-tailer complains to OFT
Superfast broadband would hit 70% coverage with no funding, says Government
YouTube adds captions for all videos to improve accessibility
OECD gives companies anti-bribery advice
EU ministers back revival of old IP enforcement law
Rescuecom drops AdWords suit
ASA to take over Facebook, Twitter regulation
MEPs ask for more time before full vote on PNR data transfer
Hi-tech governments growing keener on snooping, says report
ISPs, publishers and academics voice outrage at Digital Economy Bill
Remedying PPI mis-selling could cost the industry over £4 billion, says FSA
European Parliament threatens court action over ACTA secrecy
Contract was in place because companies behaved as if it was, says Supreme Court
UK shoppers unaware of online rights, reports BIS
Tories will halt IT procurement and try to stop contracts over £100m
Amazon objector claims partial victory in One-Click patent challenge
Nominet plans release of super-short domain names
Historian cautions against strong-arm tactics in copyright battles
Three year consumer lock-in is illegal, says OFT
Consumer Rights Directive might not feature UK right to reject, says Reding
Government will reintroduce site-blocking power in Commons
Privacy chiefs define 'data processor' and 'data controller'
How to terminate a contract safely: High Court gives guidance
FSA abandons 'light touch' regulation
UK ad regulations limit collection of under-12s' data
Google ruling set to govern online trade mark use in Europe
Commission surrenders on full consumer law harmonisation
Equality Bill makes Britain's web accessibility law harder to access
Viacom v YouTube: email trails released
'Perpetual' software licence doesn't last forever, rules court
Google AdWords cleared by European Court but advertisers warned over trade mark abuse
Google stops censoring Chinese results
Privacy advisor calls for 'privacy by design' laws
Ofcom appoints former trade body to regulate on-demand video
Government plans libel shield for online news archives
Ofcom says BT must give rivals access to its pole and duct networks
European Commission consults on little-used new corporate structure
English law on late payment of insurance claims is unfair, say Law Commissions
EU accessibility law won't cover design of goods, says Presidency
Limited competition exemption confirmed for EU insurers
Behavioural targeting works, claims US study
News International will put titles behind paywall from June
GMTV rebuked over promotion of expert's web business
Publisher not liable for search engine summary, rules High Court
VC firm accused of stealing business plan must pay damages, not profits
A quarter of underage children have social networking profiles, finds study
Indexing company liable for users' infringement, says High Court
Telecoms misuse fines jump to £2m
Why the Newzbin ruling helps web hosts
Net giants call for US privacy law reform
Spectator blog claims were inaccurate, says press watchdog
Government re-introduces controversial site-blocking powers
Complaints about premium-rate services tumble
April
Equality Bill power could take sites down for having poor accessibility
Science writer wins right to call chiropracty claims bogus
Privacy watchdog can issue £500,000 fines from 6 April
European Commission's child abuse web-blocking plans criticised
Digital Economy Bill progresses through controversial legislative 'wash up'
Europe considers changing Counterfeit Regulation
The legislative farce of the Digital Economy Bill
Digital Economy Bill passed by House of Commons
High Court ruling serves as a warning against any moderation of user comments
Election will not derail libel reform, says Simon Singh
EBay does not infringe trade marks by hosting sales of fakes, says US appeals court
Talk Talk restates pledge to go to court over Digital Economy Act measures
Bribery Act passed by Parliament but not yet in force
Judicial committee to investigate use of 'super injunctions'
WIPO to mediate on TV format disputes
Electronic motor insurance certificates given green light
Law Commissions consult on creating new consumer right
Real-time targeting of ads violates privacy, say US pressure groups
Class actions dumped as Financial Services Act is passed
A new way to manage the aftermath of a data loss
Labour pledges IP law reform, Conservatives pledge public procurement overhaul
Commissioner pledges protection for net neutrality
Premium rate phone companies will have to register, says regulator
Unvarnished law: review site shows why UK is playing digital economy catch-up
Online retailers cannot deduct delivery fee when making refunds
BCA drops libel suit against Simon Singh
France can control inheritance of IP right, says EU court
UN split on cybercrime conventions
Devices must come with data-wipe function, says privacy regulator
Sony's firmware update shows how retailers can be exposed
Nobody reads terms and conditions: it's official
Irish court says Eircom disconnections do not breach privacy laws
Viewing a site's jurisdiction statement did not indicate consent, says US court
Luxury brands welcome EU law to restrict online sales
EBay shill bid scammer convicted
Secret copyright treaty published
Privacy commissioners collaborate on anti-Google action
Young care about privacy but have deluded sense of legal protection, says research
Second football decoding case referred to Brussels
EU Commission promises data protection law rewrite
EU Commission will overhaul procurement laws
Not all newspapers must be informed of privacy injunctions, says High Court
Suspected counterfeits can be destroyed if not defended by importer, says HMRC
Murdoch news wire pursues 'hot news' claim
Companies should monitor bloggers for disclosure of gifts, says FTC
Google faces Brazil fine for providing forum in which defamation could take place
Google convictions in Italy based on legal error, says expert
ACTA year-long impounding of suspected fakes could hurt businesses
Security breaches rise dramatically, despite spending surge, finds PwC
EU mulls new central cybercrime agency
Database builder faces web-scraping lawsuit
Commission told to re-negotiate controversial US bank data transfer
In-house lawyers have no right to secrecy in EU competition cases, says CJEU advisor
Did HP buy Palm just for the patents?
Google image search results do not infringe copyright, says German court
Football fixtures protected by copyright but not database right, says High Court
Gene patents ruled unlawful in US
May
PhonepayPlus consults on new Code while industry demands clarity
10 years of OUT-LAW.COM
US lawmakers publish internet privacy bill
Facebook lawsuit will criminalise its own users, says EFF
EU plans changes to competition rules on technical standards
EU must break down national copyright barriers, says Commissioner
Copyright exceptions must be expanded and clarified, says new group
EU Parliament calls for data rights charter
Companies should be able to register single letters as trade marks, says top court advisor
US telco watchdog finds new legal basis for regulating ISPs
Competition Commission clears music biz merger
Google demands protection from re-filed copyright law suit
First non-Latin top level domains go live, says ICANN
Nokia files new patent suit against Apple
Software company's liability clause was not 'reasonable', says High Court
Google claims its privacy protections are adequate in response to regulators' criticisms
Woman loses privacy case over Bebo pictures published in magazine
Companies should ensure that World Cup concessions are equally applied, says expert
Government outlines plans on privacy and surveillance
EU privacy watchdogs say Facebook changes 'unacceptable'
Use of unlicensed software may have peaked, says IDC
UK researchers amongst EU's most productive but US still ahead, finds research
HTC strikes back in latest patent spat
Private copying levy must be linked to copyright use, says top court advisor
Blog libel suit thrown out because potential damage was so small
German court fines man who failed to secure his Wi-Fi network
Google cars recorded Wi-Fi communications, company admits
LimeWire must share users' liabilities for copyright infringement, says US court
New 'model clauses' for exports of personal data now in force
Competition Commission stands by PPI point of sale ban
Britons grow cautious about social networking data
FSA condemns insurance brokers' lax anti-bribery controls
UK's secret surveillance regime does not breach human rights, rules ECHR
European Commission plans stronger data protection and copyright laws
Chip companies pay out €331m in EU cartel settlement
On-demand ads must be controlled, says regulator
OFT gives green light to scaled-down online TV collaboration
Browser fingerprints make anonymity difficult, finds EFF
Government plans to replace controversial contractor tax law
Court of Appeal follows EU trade mark ruling despite disagreeing with it
UK Government commits to reduction in communications data storage
Microsoft accuses science publisher of new, sophisticated click fraud
Call centre operators must be more aware of disabled people's needs, says regulator
Safe Harbor certification may not mean data protection compliance
EU expert group meets to begin creation of pan-EU contract law
OFT calls for labelling of behavioural advertising
How to conduct surveys for the UK's competition regulators
European Commission proposes ground rules for data transfers to US authorities
Facebook's privacy changes get mixed reviews
Viewing a website is a 'transactional decision', says OFT's behavioural ad study
Government to scrap ID card scheme within 100 days
Data protection watchdogs escalate complaints against search engines
China signals secrets clampdowns
June
Digital Economy Act: Ofcom consults on blacklisting infringers
FSA gives consumers more time to lodge PPI complaints
Norwegian consumer group calls for tighter Facebook regulation
Guardian says dating site rivals violated database rights
Council lost unencrypted sensitive data of schoolchildren, says watchdog
Consumers bamboozled by retail pricing, finds OFT research
Making iPad apps accessible to disabled users could be a legal duty, says BSI
Is your office World Cup sweepstake legal?
Libel Bill gives ISPs definite 14 day window to act
MEP condemns plan to give authorities access to stored search logs
Government will publish details of IT contracts within weeks
EU law allows national bans on internet gambling, rules ECJ
Countries can give consumers greater protection than EU law, rules ECJ
Roaming cap is lawful, rules ECJ
BSkyB and EDS settle IT dispute for £318 million
Ireland publishes proposed data breach notification rules
New York Times tells Apple to keep RSS feed off new RSS reader
Links to defamatory content in email made sender liable, says US court
Don't make a meal of your special offers
Apple blocks competitors' ad networks from apps universe
Compliance policies are unlikely to win competition fine reductions, says OFT
International patents get UK fast-track
Government commits to universal broadband, but loses 2012 deadline
Ofcom will take over regulation of all participation TV
TVCatchup vows court fight with broadcasters
Keyword use did not create confusion, rules Canadian court
ACTA restricts developing economies, India tells WTO
Proposed law gives US authorities sweeping powers over internet infrastructure
BBC given go-ahead for HDTV copy restrictions
FSA tells firms to take care with social media promotions
Passing your PCI DSS audit: Tips from a security specialist
Retailers lobby for lower charges for contactless and mobile payments
Government should set up price comparison site for credit services, says OFT
Ad watchdog clears Costa over Starbucks comparison
EU plan to share bank data with US is 'wholly unbalanced', says expert
Government overhaul of UK financial regulation creates dangers, say experts
Osborne's plans for financial reform must not stifle insurance market
Book review claim 'not serious enough' for libel action, says High Court
Government shelves Equality Act timetable
Facebook's critics must curb their demands, says US privacy law expert
Small dresses with big consequences at the World Cup
FSA backs OFT ban on 'read and understood' contract declarations
Workers may find discrimination claims for depression easier after EAT ruling
Phone providers drop listed termination charges but dispute Ofcom's legal opinion
Icelandic parliament backs 'free speech haven' plan
$11m Spamhaus damages award reduced to $27,000
Government reinstates Equality Act timetable
Privacy watchdog questions EU plan to share bank data with US
BPI asks Google to remove links to infringing music
FSA outlines tracing rules for employers’ liability insurers
ASA examines viewing patterns in video-on-demand adjudication
Summary judgment confirms 'safe harbour' protection for YouTube
News gatherers urge court to protect 'hot news' doctrine
FOI does not require disclosure of BBC report, rules Court of Appeal
Advertisers may have to pay to complain to ASA about rivals
EU threatens UK again over data protection laws
Cookie consent can't be implied from browser settings, say privacy watchdogs
No need for net neutrality action, says UK regulator
BBC given green light for on-demand set-top box venture
Government publishes open data principles
Product placement programmes will carry audio and visual signals, says Ofcom
US ad body publishes good practice guidelines for online ads
Cookie compliance: privacy regulators make the best of a bad law
ECJ rules on reconciling data protection law with freedom of information law
Equitable Life policyholders promised fair and transparent payment
July
AstraZeneca misled regulators and abused market dominance, says EU court
Mobile roaming prices cut but competition still too weak, says Commission
OFT to disqualify unwitting directors to deter competition abuses
Google AdWords falls foul of French competition regulator
Contract law does not bind 'Part 36' offers to settle, rules Court of Appeal
Contract law reform: European Commission consults
New code curbs insurers' contact with accident victims
Government will follow existing Equality Act timetable
Commission proposes auto-translation for pan-EU patents
Domain name use not enough to keep trade mark rights alive, says German court
FSA disappointed by low standards in critical illness insurance
Scotland allows collection of children's DNA
EBay shill bidder fined £3,500
Behavioural advertising is fair if users can opt out, says privacy watchdog
Chocolate maker cleared of running unfair online competition
SMEs well served by technology platforms, finds OFT
Government seeks evidence ahead of Data Protection Directive review
ISPs take Digital Economy Act to the courts
Sweden's internet gambling ban upheld by ECJ
ECJ outlines trade mark grounds for keyword objections
Facebook faces German inquisition
EU Parliament backs pared-back SWIFT deal
Government outlines new libel law plans
EU Commission plans 'umbrella' data protection agreement with US
Law Commissions tackle 'confused' law on fraudulent insurance claims
Government begins RIPA review
It's all double-Klingon to Dompé
Information Commissioner reiterates jail call as complaints soar
Newspaper story did not qualify for responsible journalism defence, says Court of Appeal
EU Commission plans more harmonisation of data protection law
Lib Dem peer proposes exemptions to live music licensing
Clause does not bar court from correcting contract, rules High Court
Privacy watchdogs urge more data retention harmonisation
Government advisory body publishes review of copyright and contract laws
New Zealand sticks to anti-software patent guns
Trade mark threat allowed because of 'without prejudice' rule
EU outlines principles to govern future data sharing
Government closes IP advisory body
Implementation of Bribery Act delayed
Premium rate complaints tumble again
US libel tourism law passes first legislative hurdle
Consumer regulator outlines plans to protect online shoppers
Activists claim Ofcom Code fails to implement Digital Economy Act
FSA clarifies right to choose lawyer in legal expenses insurance
Ofcom's infrastructure reports restricted to top six players
DMA updates Code of Practice with new rules on children's data and green marketing
Data transfers: privacy chiefs' FAQ on new model clauses
Confidentiality agreement broke EU competition rules, says High Court
Factual disputes can be the basis of appeals too
Government pledges TV licence 'rethink' over heavy catch-up use
Mattel loses copyright case against ex-employee and Bratz inventor
ECJ asked to confirm that emulating software does not infringe copyright
Government publishes details of financial regulation reform
Equitable Life compensation report 'unsafe and unsound', says Ombudsman
Ofcom lets consumers terminate broadband contracts for lack of speed
IBM hit by EU competition investigation on two fronts
Facebook libel leads to £10,000 payout
Scottish Government outlines proposed extension to FOI laws
Scrapped retirement age will live on in private sector, says expert
Information Commissioner gives Google all-clear on accidental Wi-Fi data collection
US law to protect writers against libel tourism
Nintendo mod chip seller infringed copyright, rules High Court
Virgin's email to opted-out customer broke rules, says ASA
Bilski patent ruling will increase costs of doing business, says expert
August
Budvar win ends Budweiser EU trade mark hopes in 100-year legal battle
Battle of the forms ends without terms and conditions victor
Perfect 10 served invalid DMCA notices on Google, says court
US businesses face web accessibility legal duty backed by fines
Google to allow trade marks as keywords across Europe
High Court considers hyperlinked pages as context in defamation case
Job insecurity prompts holidays for insecure laptops, says survey
Ofcom asks competition regulator to act on TV film market
FTC wins Intel commitment not to threaten and deceive
Report claims Google, Verizon on verge of net neutrality deal
US court backs open source licence over TV maker's restrictions
Register.com likely to forfeit liability limitation in Baidu hack case
Government and equalities agency publish guides to Equality Act
USPTO outlines post-Bilski patent approach
Groceries regulator to be established but not with power to fine, says Government
Teens appear in court on crime forum charges
Sunday Times avoids punitive damages over unauthorised Jimi Hendrix CD
Commission defends data protection review timetable
Private browsing is not as secure as users think, says study
How publishers have to balance laws on free speech and privacy
Minor breaches of contract can combine to make major breach, rules Court of Appeal
Asterisks don't mask profanities in marketing, warns ASA
Skype faces trade mark challenges from Sky owner
OFT takes action against 'confusing' keyword-promoted health card firms
FSA finalises PPI complaints rules
Basis of Copyright Tribunal royalty ruling flawed, says High Court
Private equity investor's withdrawal of fund support breached contract, High Court rules
Refusal to renegotiate did not breach 'good faith' obligation, says High Court
European Commission consults on low take-up of e-commerce
French court orders ISPs to block gambling site
Tools to help companies use open source software lawfully
Oracle sues Google over Java patent claims
US firms breached Umbro licensing terms, rules Court of Appeal
Dentist's right to substitute others for himself undermines 'worker' claim, rules EAT
Minister hints that libel reform will create privacy law
Java inventor says he filed goofy patents for fun
Web users sue companies claiming use of Flash cookies is a hack
ECJ ruling removes VAT advantage of salary sacrifice schemes
Singles downloads and mobile broadband are growth areas for UK communications industry
Customer data most popular stolen item for departing workers, claims industry survey
Google expected to discuss Wi-Fi data gathering with Spanish court
Facebook launches location service while activists warn of privacy danger
Google's use of AdWords to promote own services is unfair, claims academic
Broadcasters can charge for uncounted text votes if viewers warned, says regulator
UK consults on '28th regime' for EU contracts
OFT consults on guidance for handling competition investigations
Take-Two Interactive loses fight for Bioshock.com
Argentine court overturns ruling on search engines' liability for links
Hackers say they are targeting cloud computing
Zurich fined £2.3m by FSA over loss of back-up tape
Court of Appeal questions brand owners' rights to block parallel imports
German law bans Facebook research for hiring decisions
Consumer contract law should mandate price transparency, says OFT
Microsoft co-founder sues tech giants for patent infringement
Legislation.gov.uk replaces OPSI and Statute Law Database
September
Large companies seek data centre advice and then ignore it, says survey
How Consumer Protection Regulations affect price information: OFT consults
Libel tourism is a very rare thing in UK courts, finds study
UK patent attorneys urge ECJ to discard advisors' rejection of patent court
Google investigated in Texas over search engine ranking claims
Google agrees $8.5m Buzz settlement as lawyers fail to find monetary damage
Competition Commission releases pay TV investigation details
UK agrees copyright cooperation with China
TV format inventor fails to convince court that BBC stole his idea
MP urges Parliament to reform FOI laws, block ministerial veto
OFT publishes Sale of Goods Act guidance for retailers
TalkTalk defends malware detection trial
MEPs repeat attempt to force ACTA transparency
Swiss court rules IP address-tracing software breached data protection law
Europe begins revamp of rules on re-use of public information
Is Europe's shield for web hosts corroding away?
Software re-sale restricted by US Court of Appeals
Ofcom outlines accessibility benefits of superfast networks
Lego brick cannot be registered as a trade mark, rules ECJ
Free software advocates campaign against links to Adobe's PDF reader
Brand owner's permission not required to offer its products as prizes, rules ASA
In-house lawyers have no right to secrecy in EU competition cases, rules ECJ
Government consults on anti-bribery guidance
Government outlines plans to comply with new EU telecoms rules
ISPs will pay quarter of copyright notification costs, says Government
Headlines are not copyright-protected, rules Australian court
Advertiser exploits HTML5 to evade cookie controls on mobile devices, says lawsuit
UK passes buck on Europe's cookie law with copy and paste proposal
UK's competition watchdogs co-ordinate merger rules
Privacy lawyer challenges police view of intercept law
Ticketing websites probed by EU consumer bodies
Broadcasters’ set-top box venture to launch as YouView
European Commission defends competition law role
OFT launches online hotel booking probe
Sites for children gather more user data than sites for adults, claims WSJ
Germany asks web firms to write privacy code
Proposed US law could force ISPs to block websites on piracy allegations
EU Parliament calls for pan-EU copyright law
EU Commission outlines passenger data swap principles
Retargeting cookies should expire after 48 hours and ads should be labelled, says trade body
Silent call fines rise to £2m
Commission claims telecoms rules balance need for fairness and investment
Tribunal orders Government department to release IT contract details
Spanish court clears YouTube of copyright liability for uploaded videos
European Commission suspects price fixing by envelope makers
Commission vows action to cut roaming data premiums to almost zero
New regulator takes over video-on-demand content supervision
Law firm could face first £500,000 data leak fine
Spam organisation launches whitelist of safe email senders
Downloads are not performances, rules US court
Insurers must not distinguish between men and women, says ECJ advisor
Commission takes UK to court over alleged privacy law failings
EFF backs political site's Righthaven counter-suit
Advertising rules extend to website content from March 2011
October
Why companies must understand new rules on equal pay
Equality Act comes into force
IAB retracts 48-hour retargeting cookie advice
Ofcom tightens rules on silent calls
ECJ says VAT should not be due on music industry samples
Microsoft files Android patent suit
Advertisers given checklist for protecting children's online privacy
Opting out of behavioural ads to get easier this year, say US trade bodies
ICO urges clarity on definition of personal data
FSA in drive to improve complaints handling
Teen jailed over failure to hand over computer password
ISP wins adjournment of file-sharing disclosure case amid privacy fears
Government publishes open data licence
National courts' Community trade mark decisions have pan-EU effect, says ECJ advisor
SFO conducts swoop in bribery investigation
Facebook gives users 'single view' of all data used by apps
ACTA details are published
ICO consults on draft Data Sharing Code of Practice
Ad trade body condemns 'illegal' cookie respawning
Commission proposes new EU cybercrime law
Telcos fail to notify disabled users of services, finds Ofcom
US law requires accessible smartphones and set-top boxes for disabled users
Court battle threatens PPI complaints regime
MEPs oppose parts of draft Consumer Rights Directive
German law on forced retirement is justified, says ECJ
Law change lets FSA impose consumer redress schemes
Ryanair wins ihateryanair.co.uk because of £322 ad revenue
Witholding severance payment to pension postponers violates EU law, says ECJ
Letter of dismissal took effect on reading, not sending, says Supreme Court
OFT to merge with Competition Commission
Pension changes still opaque for companies with final salary schemes
Microsoft's search engine will mine Facebook data, company announces
Consumers will benefit from PPI reforms, says Competition Commission
Attorney General hints at review of responsibility for online prejudicial comments
French music download subsidy cleared by Europe
Harry Potter copyright trial will go ahead despite judge's doubts about claim's chances
EU-wide patent plan stalls over translation issues again
Legal privilege should not extend to accountants, rules Court of Appeal
How often does the ECJ follow Advocates General? Or should that be CJEU?
Facebook confirms applications' breach of privacy rules
Equality Act Codes of Practice published
Cyber attacks of 'tier one' importance in UK's security strategy
Small firms split on social media
PPI point of sale ban proposed for April 2012
Appeal will challenge copyright protection in football fixture lists
Risks for the gambling sector: are your standard terms fair and incorporated?
It is too early for competition investigation of broadcasters' IPTV joint venture, says Ofcom
New late payments rules passed by European Parliament
ECJ outlaws private copying levy on sales to businesses
EU privacy watchdog condemns passenger data plans
UK IPO website downed by Anonymous attack
Compensation fund confirmed for Equitable Life policyholders
Takeover panel protects target companies with rule changes
OFT publishes basic guidance on competition law
Giving of notice in IT contract did not trigger exit period restrictions, rules High Court
Government will not demand expanded consumer protection in new EU Directive
Righthaven suit dismissed as judge rules blogger's quotes were 'fair use'
Consumer laws undermined by gaps and complexity, say Law commissions
ICO considers action amidst further Street View data collection revelations
High Court confirms 'initial confusion' as principle of EU trade mark law
Public bodies face compliance dilemma with Equality Act's demands
Government outlines superfast broadband ambitions
Funding reforms will hurt universities, but their autonomy can help them
Nearly half of top UK firms do not use software escrow, claims supplier
Government consults on UK's corporate governance
Most smartphone users breach employers’ security, says survey
Israel to join list of 'adequate' data protection nations
EFF calls for repeal of Data Retention Directive
German court sets file sharing damages at €15, not €300
Study finds that apps secretly leak private data
Government removes company cash incentives in energy efficiency scheme
November
Government consults on case value ceiling for Patents County Court
Supreme Court adds tenth 'without prejudice' exception
Google clarifies AdWords policy to satisfy French competition regulator
Minister proposes privacy mediation service and good-privacy kitemark
Repudiatory breach cases should rest on principle, not precedent, says Court of Appeal
Government may restrict unfair dismissal claim rights
Commission to revise rules on agreements among rivals to foster technical standards
ICO will not fine Google over Wi-Fi data gathering
Data protection law should contain costs recovery for ICO and privacy link, says firm
Very short .uk domain names to be released in December
Government asks Ofcom to review News Corp's BSkyB bid
ECJ closes employee transfer loophole
European Commission outlines data protection law overhaul
Government announces new IP law review
Equality Act flaw undermines compromise agreements, claim experts
EU Commission outlines changes to standards, rights management laws
Lessig calls on WIPO to lead copyright reform
High Court strips injunction celebrity of anonymity
Goverment report urges data transformation and manufacture on demand
English court intervenes to stop Indian case going ahead
Content producers should contribute to mobile internet costs, says O2 chief
Digital Economy Act to be reviewed by courts and Parliament
Commission urged to force transparency on network traffic shaping
Increase in corporate data causing e-disclosure problems, finds PwC
European Parliament proposes tough behavioural ad rules
Microsoft says Motorola broke promises on patent royalties
Hasty legislation will make a mess of Europe's 'right to be forgotten'
Councillor's tweet leads to arrest as airport joker loses appeal
Twitter libel case is not just about the number of followers, rules High Court
Government report urges total consumer contract law overhaul
European Parliament joins French traders in opposing use of rival brands as keywords
Farming subsidy database breaches privacy rights, says ECJ
Ofcom claims Supreme Court ruling backs its fairness guidance on telecoms contracts
Rogue email costs investment bank millions
Government outlines fundamental reforms to civil litigation funding
Facebook launches messaging system with in-bound message filter
FSA publishes its draft rules for the regulation of platforms
Governments should have to justify privacy-affecting laws, says ICO
Can universities discipline rioting students?
Content is 'made available' in jurisdiction where server is located, rules High Court
Comparative Advertising Directive does not ban groceries comparisons, rules ECJ
Google allows ICO to check privacy practices
ECJ says courts must assess consumer contract jurisdiction clauses
Online publishers and hosts launch libel reform campaign
70% of workers would take corporate data when leaving a company
Social networking is undermining the web, says web inventor
ICO issues first ever data protection fines
SAP ordered to pay biggest-ever copyright damages award of $1.3bn
FSA forced to explain shortlist of PPI failings
Government services to move more online, advises report
Commission drops action against France after gambling law change
EU Parliament backs ACTA with few reservations
OFT backs replacement of criminal penalties with civil ones
NHS criticised for sharing website data with Facebook
Integration in business did not make agency worker an employee, rules Court of Appeal
Nominet proposes pulling websites on police suspicions of criminality
Clippings service users must pay to access web links, says High Court
TV streaming service fails to have copyright suit thrown out
Inventor entitled to share of employer's actual, not potential patent earnings, says Court of Appeal
Good governance is vital for private companies' health, say directors' bodies
Government says it will not introduce Equality Act's 'socio-economic duty'
Activists protest at short consultation on RIPA
Bribery Act guidance is too vague, says Law Society
December
EU's privacy watchdogs seek cookie compliance plans from ad networks
Protection insurance sellers face six-month compliance deadline
Google investigated over alleged antitrust violations
Letters 'rbs' in loan company's URL were misleading, rules ASA
Tax on patent profits to fall to 10% – but think tank fears plan will fail
Drip pricing the greatest threat to consumer understanding, says OFT
Consumers should have 'do not track' option for behavioural ads, says US regulator
Web accessibility code of practice launched by BSI
ECJ says Hungary's contact lens e-commerce ban breaks EU law
Virgin Media boss restates opposition to net neutrality
Employers should be pragmatic over snow day pay, say advisers
Prove data retention law's usefulness or repeal it, says EU privacy chief
Supreme Court modifies libel law described by minister as 'not fit for purpose'
EU will change e-signatures laws to boost electronic invoice usage
Government publishes detailed superfast broadband plan
Screen makers fined €649m for price-fixing cartel
ECJ could increase online sellers' liability for trade mark infringements
Cross-border consumer complaints too rare to change law for, says OFT
ASA drops plan to charge companies for complaining about competitors
A .com domain name increases a company's exposure to foreign lawsuits, rules ECJ
Government will introduce right to employ based on race and gender
Online retailers' compliance will be raised by educating consumers, says OFT
Only 6% of EU firms lose data through malicious attacks, says survey
Blog network promises to label promotional content after OFT investigation
Disputed web pages must be hidden, warns High Court
EU court upholds €38m fine for seal breaking in competition investigation
Charity Commission rules must not threaten universities' charitable status
US court says emails can only be obtained with a warrant
Patents do not protect small firms, says trade body
UK will copy EU laws directly onto UK statute books to cut down red tape
Countries press ahead with limited single EU patent plan
French competition watchdog warns Google of potential breaches
European Commission must pay €12m for infringing copyright in software
US administration proposes 'bill of rights' to protect online privacy
European Parliament demands change to keyword rules
European Parliament demands that Commission protect web users from advertising
Use eGovernment to lower cost of procurement, says EU Commission
Government asks businesses for views on IP
Government proposes porn-blocking at ISP level
Chocolate bunnies not distinctive enough for trade mark protection, rules EU court
Commission outlines how governments can connect together using standards
EU and US launch advice site to help small companies protect IP
FCC vote today expected to pass partial net neutrality protections
Government to examine public procurement practices
US ruling relieving eBay of trade mark liability over fakes will stand
2009
January
Ofcom warns telcos over penalties hidden in consumer contracts
Government prepares for swift action on Sky's ITV share deal
Facebook sues social network aggregator for infringement
Compulsory retirement at 65 must be justified, says EAT
Homophobic abuse is unlawful regardless of victim's sexuality, court rules
Norway's national broadcaster breaks Beatles download deadlock
UK's listed firms must tell markets of serious executive problems, says expert
Prepare your company for a more-litigious 2009
FSA to sharpen focus on management competence and accountability
Broadband users only receive half the advertised speed, says Ofcom
Jeweller's press release highlights need for quality control in brand licences
Play.com told to back up price claims for second time in a year
Hosts can process user-submitted videos within 'safe harbor', rules US court
Elton libel defeat opens way for US-style parody defence, says expert
Unseen communications violate PCI DSS compliance
Organisations still unsure on data protection despite increased investment, survey finds
Privacy watchdog warns companies on self-serving privacy policies
Document destruction renders patents unenforceable, says US court
Companies need certainty before they will self-report, says expert
New privacy watchdog is announced
EU privacy watchdog laments weakened privacy proposals
McKinnon renews appeal for UK trial
US online retailers hit with sales tax blow
British data protection standard is published (in draft)
Ad was not offensive because obviously a spoof, rules ad watchdog
Advertisers collaborate on privacy principles for behavioural ads
Intellectual property litigation numbers fall in US
Government data sharing plan could extend to private sector
Government file-sharing options rejected by industry
Branded promotional items do not use trade marks, says ECJ
Payment processor's security breach may affect up to 100 million transactions
Channel 4 overhaul proposed by public service review
Commission tackles Microsoft again over product bundling
Workers earn holiday entitlement when off sick, says ECJ
Equitable Life policyholders face a long wait for limited compensation
Home Office vows to better protect personal data
Obama performs freedom of information u-turn
UK consumers could win rights of direct action under unfair trading law
UK databases of usable patents go live
Manx P2P for 'one Euro a year'?
Controversial US child protection law is quashed for good
New EU rules on non-contractual disputes come into force
Costly mobile service providers must seek prior approval from regulator
McKinnon granted legal review over Asperger's diagnosis
German court asks ECJ to rule on keyword trade marks
Why employers should control how staff use Facebook
Blogger who didn't delete comment cannot sue over it, says High Court
Virgin Atlantic loses design rights and patent claims over flatbed seats
Parallel importer jailed for up to nine months in Microsoft case
Behaviour trumps 'non-waiver' clauses, says Court of Appeal
Privacy-protecting search engine ignores IP addresses
Tech companies revealed as source of fake reviews
Ban on possession of extreme images comes into force
All criteria must be met for exemptions from disability hiring law, says EAT
Law will force ISPs to pass file-sharing data to record labels
Outsourcing demand falls, despite potential cost savings
US newspapers to battle over headline copyright in court
February
Judges: Don't know the law? It's understandable
French court fines Google over trade marked keywords
Court ruling threatens 'virtual assignments' of property interests
Harry Potter Lexicon published after judgment-guided re-edit
Ireland's biggest ISP agrees to three-strikes disconnection
Websites for children must register their moderators, says new law
Parliament probes privacy law, could give it legislative 'nudge'
ICO helps organisations identify 'personal data'
Competition Commission blocks broadcasters' online shop
European court expands image privacy rights
Google on trial over Italian 'defamation' video
Firm sued over multiple use of individual's FT.com login
Disparate privacy features devalue ID cards, warns EU security agency
Radical shake-up of payment protection insurance promised for 2010
Data breach costs rise to £60 per record, say researchers
Government was wrong to reject Equitable Life findings, says Ombudsman
MPs confirm new Information Commissioner
FSA orders change to contract that allowed fee changes
Man arrested in Indymedia animal extremism probe
Data Retention Directive has sound legal basis, rules ECJ
Unsigned contract was binding, rules High Court
Surveillance needs better control, warn Lords
Payment Services Regulations laid before Parliament
English court can't stop Italian lawsuit despite arbitration agreement, ECJ says
Social networking firms sign up to kids' protection deal
Ad comparing perfume to L'Oréal's did not infringe trade marks, says Advocate General
Software body slams Government's 'special treatment' of music industry
Lack of warning in first email made dismissal unfair, says EAT
Kids online: Parents need to regulate, says Ofcom
Facebook values itself at quarter of Microsoft investment figure, say court papers
10 tips for capturing and using log data in your business
FTC gives behavioral ad punters one last chance
Regulators demand clearer privacy policies
Employment Tribunals should ignore previous harassment rulings, says EAT
High Court awards inventors £1.5m for outstanding work
Half of Pirate Bay case dropped in courtroom drama
Fake Canon blogger resists legal threat, keeps blog online
Ancient medicines list now open to patent examiners to stop 'biopiracy'
Apple sued over iPhone smooth scrolling
Why security breach notification laws are a good thing
Phone makers agree to universal chargers after European Commission pressure
ICO strengthens criticism of Government data sharing
Facebook does U-turn on eternal data grab
Suppliers in breach of contract may face greater liability after Court of Appeal ruling
Mobile networks use traffic data for advertising stats
UK's financial traders to record phone calls, emails from next month
Public sector contract management: OGC to respond to £290m-savings claim
Website changes link text to settle trade mark fight with law firm
Wikileaks publishes secret donor list
Dell applies to have the term 'netbook' released from Psion ownership
ID card reviews must be published, rules Information Tribunal again
E-tailers can't reclaim value of use of returned goods, says ECJ advisor
Privacy watchdogs repeat call for data breach notification law
Pay cut consultations could trigger redundancy payments, warns employment expert
Volvo domain name owner did not break rules, says WIPO
Government changes IT procurement process to boost open source
Debt collection can be harassment: British Gas ruling sends warning to all suppliers
Government plans lawyer fee cap in libel cases
FSA asks firms to stop selling single-premium PPI
England's new environmental liability regime will see polluters pay
OFT pursues first criminal action under Unfair Trading Regulations
Court allows AP to assert intellectual property right over facts
Microsoft sues TomTom, asserts Linux rights
Broadcaster's failure to keep systems working broke ASA rules
New Zealand pulls back from guilt-by-accusation piracy law
FSA revises rule change on with-profits compensation
OFT can assess bank charges for fairness, rules Court of Appeal
Crucial patent law terms are not synonymous, House of Lords rules
ICO urges organisations to promise to do better on privacy
March
UK opposes copyright exemptions for mash-ups
Local authorities must change privacy practices for children, says report
EU nations oppose extension of data breach notification law
Airtime reseller had no duty to sue O2, rules High Court
Software escrow can serve as credit crunch insurance, says expert
Forced retirement due to age can be justified, rules ECJ
Industry’s behavioural ad guidelines criticised by digital rights group
Vatican vetoes 'dot god' domain
Fees for pan-European trade marks set to plummet
ICO vows prosecution over builders' blacklist
Data sharing u-turn is response to public outcry, says Government
UK trade mark fees will fall, says IPO
YouTube blocks music videos in UK
ICANN postpones limitless domain plan
Scottish Information Commissioner calls for more freedom of information
Google launches behaviour-tracking ad system
'Ceaseless liability' for internet libel is not a barrier to free speech, rules ECHR
Database infringements depend on taking, not usage, of data
Online gambling safe from EU regulation
Indefinite liability for online libel must end
BBC programme broke law with botnets, says lawyer
UK's privacy watchdog in minority over fining powers
One-third use the same password for everything, research shows
Amazon's suspension of MP3 promotion to fix discount glitch was justified, says ASA
Pleural plaques victims in Scotland regain right to claim compensation
Dragons' Den winner infringed own patent, IPO rules
Commission repeats call for single EU patent
Getty Images sues removal firm over website image
Juror tweets could force retrial
Online video regulation structure outlined by Government
Government outlines new creative industries' rights agency
Telecoms regulator increases powers over rogue sellers
Employers must not overreact to night shift breast cancer scare, warns lawyer
Generalising about trade mark bad faith impossible, says ECJ advisor
Domain disputes rise, but could rocket under ICANN plan says WIPO
Irish ISPs reject music industry's file-sharer demands
Law Commissions propose guidelines on status of insurance intermediaries
Privacy campaigner vows legal challenge to Street View
How to protect your brand in China
Boffins sniff keystrokes with lasers, oscilloscopes
A quarter of Government's databases are probably illegal, says report
Lawyer-client privilege can't stop surveillance, says House of Lords
Emotional arguments do not make Street View illegal
Privacy group asks web's biggest names to reject Phorm system
Courts must read effect into ambiguous contracts, says Court of Appeal
Notice and takedown process is flawed, says analysis of Google notices
MPs slam Government's 'shabby' response on Equitable Life
Businesses are not always free to change lawyers, rules tribunal
UK monitoring may extend to social networking sites
Outsourcing prices falling by up to 20% in downturn, say analysts
TomTom joins Linux patent defence body
MEPs back consumer class actions in competition cases
Budvar beats Anheuser-Busch in latest Budweiser battle
Madoff data is exempt from data protection law and can be exported, rules High Court
Europe's insurers face reduced exemptions from competition rules
Pirate Bay linking could implicate Facebook, says lawyer
DNA at crime scenes was innocent worker's, not phantom killer's, says prosecutor
Shopping channel's legal bid for higher ranking in TV menu fails
European Commission publishes guidance on overseas transfers of personal data
TomTom agrees patent payouts to Microsoft
EU issues ultimatum on internet privacy
Companies must pay up undisputed amounts to avoid punitive interest, says Court of Appeal
April
Lords bolster protection for 'without prejudice' negotiations
Retailers must be clear if online purchases don't qualify for special offers
Competition regulator says Capita must sell all or part of software business
Workplace grievance and flexible working laws change on Monday
Pop star union demands new kind of copyright extension
MEPs urge governments to produce surveillance register
French pass 'three strikes' file-sharing law
Internet data to be stored from today
Unfair terms law can protect consumers for existing and future contracts, says Court of Appeal
FSA endorses disclosure guidance for insurance intermediaries
How viewing live BBC TV by Wi-Fi could break licensing laws
Google's sale of trade mark as keyword may be 'use in commerce', says US Court of Appeals
News agency declares war on sites that 'walk off' with its work
MySpace rant was not private, rules US Court of Appeal
Retailer cites own keyword advertising as evidence of domain name owner's abuse
Google using IP addresses to localise search
Facebook blocks Pirate Bay torrent links
97% of email is spam, says Microsoft
Radio advert misled by putting financial terms first, says ad watchdog
US outlines secretive international piracy deal
UK's privacy laws illegally inadequate, says Europe
Goldman Sachs threatens blogger over demonic domain name
Storage firm hopes to cut IP litigation costs with escrow discovery
New e-waste rules may be too much for UK business, warns Government
Copyright Tribunal rules will change to fast track smaller cases
EU Commissioner threatens action on social networking, RFID privacy
Amazon bars controversial Phorm technology from its sites
Court of Appeal widens rights to equal pay compensation
Government stalls copyright reform as UK law deemed 'abject failure'
Company may be left with VAT bill for unsold cars
Pirate Bay convictions are legally insignificant outside Sweden
Under-caution spam faxer fined over £6,000
Council use of RIPA needs to be reined in, says Government
Consumers still confused by critical illness cover, finds FSA
Dutch authorities give strict ruling on legal hurdles for viral marketers
Football giant changes season ticket terms after consumer protection protest
Information Commissioner contacted 74 times over Street View concerns
Google and Yahoo! should divert ad payments from content thieves to rights owners, says software firm
Woody Allen has no reputation to damage, says clothes firm that used his image
British Council rapped over loss of sensitive data of 2,000 staff
Insurance law should treat micro-businesses as consumers, say Law Commissions
Spy chiefs size up net snoop gear
Workers name their price for company secrets
Blockbuster terms unenforceable because of unlimited right to amend
EBay wrong to make '25% cheaper' claim, rules watchdog
Insurers launch legal challenge to Scottish pleural plaques law
Government drops plans for single communications database over privacy concerns
IP minister rules out 'three strikes' disconnection law
European Parliament backs 70-year copyright term for sound recordings
New EU insurance solvency regime back on track for 2012
No-go dough blow as trade mark claim puts a hole in doughnut plan
Privacy notices work best in table form, says US Government research
Credit companies can be liable even when relationship to supplier is not exclusive, says ECJ
ECJ says damage to luxury perception is damage to goods themselves
Google's book deal faces competition law complaint
Linux activists take on Microsoft with TomTom patent prior art hunt
Equality Bill u-turn could damage businesses, warns expert
Giving information to private eyes can sometimes be legal, says privacy watchdog
Nintendo's price-fixing fine reduced on appeal because of co-operation
Reading this story will restrict your freedom to blog
May
Fines for IP infringement will increase tenfold
Austrian book price-fixing is against EU laws, says Europe's top court
European Parliament vetoes telecoms reform, demands court order for ISP disconnection
Intellectual Property Office approves software patent for UK
Exemption clauses need strong words to survive deliberate, fundamental breaches, says High Court
Government will clarify consumer law to encourage e-commerce
Online ticket reseller fails in internet immunity bid
Google lets advertisers buy rivals' trade marks as keywords in 194 countries
Government will keep DNA for up to 12 years despite European court ruling
Commissioners reveal plans to harmonise EU copyright laws
Law firm web strategies: some thoughts after 10,000 pages of OUT-LAW
ASA bans 'tell a friend' service that lacked friends' consent
Government's Equitable Life response leaves injustice unremedied, says Ombudsman
Trade body offers to vet online promotions
Data Protection Act should not be defamation substitute, says High Court judge
IPod designer's private nature costs him jonathanive.com
Basis of data protection law is out of date, says privacy regulator
Google faces trade mark class action over AdWords
Google faces Greek Street View ban
House competition draw to go ahead after Gambling Commission probe
European Parliament abandons plan to extend data breach notification law
Intel's record fine will lead to civil suits, says expert
EBay wins French case over liability for fakes
Aggregator needs daily evidence to make price comparisons fair, rules ad regulator
Council rejection of bungled electronic tender was fair, says High Court
Airline websites forced to clean up
P2P study: Music crackdown is bad for business
Retailers want to retain consumers’ right to reject faulty goods, say law commissions
The cost of going to court: Lord Jackson reopens the debate
Please kill this cookie monster to save Europe's websites
Danger Mouse seems to want fans to pirate his blocked release
Google changes AdWords policy to allow trade marks in text of US adverts
Controversial house competition is completed as winner is chosen
Government rejects Lords' surveillance criticism
Football teams club together to win groundbreaking WIPO domain name case
RFID chips: European Commission publishes recommendation on privacy
Harvard professor says downloading is 'fair use'
Billy Bragg calls three-strikes lobbying 'shameful'
ICANN announces further delay to limitless domain plan
Government publishes draft Regulations on pan-EU services
China drops controversial ‘trade barrier’ for IT products
How to spot a trade secret: mosquito net ruling explains
Retail investment regime will fail to win customers, says survey
Electric cars are a dangerous myth, says top scientist
EBay has 'no legal duty' to protect others' trade marks, says High Court
ECJ rulings on Google keywords might not resolve controversy, warns High Court
Court refuses 'futile' reporting restriction on paternity story
2009 Directive on legal protection of computer programs in force
Police retention of photos of innocent man breached his right to privacy, says Court of Appeal
Patients win right to delete records on controversial health database
Companies and agencies move closer to EU-wide music market
HMRC says low tax take is indicator of success
Fees fall for streaming music online in the UK
Consumer complaints to Financial Ombudsman soar
Sick notes to be replaced by fit notes across Britain
Premium rate operators must not abuse social network info, warns regulator
June
Ofcom fines radio station for selecting wrong answers in quiz
Data centre wilts in London sunshine
Code for handling personal data is muddled, says lawyer
Privacy rights thwart evidence search in hammer attack lawsuit
BSA asks 1,000 companies in London to audit their software
Copyright treaty backing e-books for disabled readers survives US and EU resistance
British Standard on data protection is published
Search engine ad for IQ test banned over hidden cost
A single meeting can count as market-rigging activity, says ECJ
Courts must assess unfair terms in consumer contracts, says ECJ
Judge backs Halifax in Chip and PIN clone case
Software acquisition anti-competitive, says regulator as partial sale is forced on Capita
TiVo's $103m patent win put on hold
Court of Appeal got prisoner privacy wrong, rules ECHR
Swedish anti-copyright Pirate Party wins EU Parliament seat
Privacy regulator publishes revised privacy-protection handbook
Twitter calls fake-celebrity profile suit 'frivolous'
Reclusive author sues over supposed sequel to iconic novel
Time spent in error counts towards FOI rejections, says Information Tribunal
From DTI to BERR to BIS: Government creates mega-department
Consumers think limitless domains will muddy internet waters
Court of Appeal clarifies procurement rules and ends local authorities' insurance venture
How to spot changes to small print at Google, Facebook, Twitter and more
US extradition could push McKinnon 'towards suicide'
Facebook adds trade mark protection to vanity URL plan
Online supermarket rapped for price claim errors
Lastminute.com wins right to block last minute trade mark
Race to pinpoint VoIP callers in emergencies
Bad faith too complex for simple trade mark rule, says ECJ
Google to delete Street View source images at privacy watchdogs' request
Escrow is vital for banks choosing cloud computing, says provider
Digital Britain: Government vows to cut illegal file-sharing by 70%
Antivirus giants fined over automatic renewals
Defensive contract wranglings only prepare for failure, says negotiators' body
Blogging detective has no right to privacy, rules High Court
Senators call for antitrust probe of exclusive handset deals
Digital Britain: U-turn on game regulation will make underage selling illegal
Invoice theft breached confidence, rules High Court
Retailers must review own brand packaging after ECJ trade mark ruling, says expert
Free competition prize cannot depend on entrants paying for it, says regulator
Neither regulators nor law protect net neutrality in Britain, investigation finds
Unblurred Street View images provide mugging lead
Government surveillance response 'inadequate', say Lords
Social networking giants are subject to EU data protection laws, say regulators
UK Government commits to cloud computing for public sector
Manchester Council's unencrypted laptop loss broke data protection law, says regulator
Council MD did not lie about health in £1m claim, says High Court
Privacy regulator to step up spot checks on EU bodies
Commission investigates right to 'chip silence'
How the premium-rate regulator will target content producers
Regional e-crime squads to be created to combat cybercrime
Firms must go to court to stop every counterfeit consignment entering UK, says HMRC
FSA fines reach record high
Germany taken to task over trade mark and patent law
EU document-serving structure can be used even if no court action taken, ECJ rules
Outsourcing contracts under greater scrutiny, survey finds
Usability and security gurus agree that masked passwords should go
EAT adopts 'pragmatic' approach to service provider TUPE transfers
Government sets up two new cyber security bodies
Commercial interpretation identifies prevailing jurisdiction clause, rules Court of Appeal
Prosecutors drop 'freedom threatening' Girls Aloud obscenity blog case
Retail investment reforms are a call to action for the industry, says FSA
Britons confused by legality of downloads, finds report
July
Regulators push for fairer, easier data protection compliance in outsourcing deals
Companies will have to justify different treatment of old people, Government says
Pirate Bay to be heart of legal content distribution network, say new owners
Heatwave should prompt relaxed dress codes and law change say unions
Software firm launches Google suit over AdWords and search listing
Lords ruling reduces contracts' certainty, says expert
Tips for Christopher Graham, Britain's new privacy chief
BT abandons Phorm
Government White Paper sets out changes for UK consumer law
A web page can be prior art without its authenticity being proved 'up to the hilt'
Programmer charged with stealing Goldman Sachs' trade secrets
FSA consults on a penalty framework that could treble fines
US trade bodies agree to self-regulate behavioural advertising
Security guru says he was 'probably wrong' to attack masked passwords
Data protection notification to cost large organisations £500 from October
Premier League's failure to register copyrights in US limits YouTube claim
Do not be distracted by the Equality Bill sideshow
ECJ advisor calls for certainty in law of anti-competitive practices
Police may have had a duty to notify phone-hacking victims, says privacy expert
Competition regulator moves forward with PPI reforms
Foxtons' contracts were unfair because key terms were hidden, rules High Court
Ryanair agrees website clarifications with OFT
New rules will force financial firms to reveal complaints figures
Anonymous web data can be personal data, claims expert
Met's photo-law guidance published, criticised as misleading
Newspaper publishers demand better online protection from Europe
'Hot news doctrine' misses its day in court as agency settles AP case
P2P activity drops, but young people find other covert ways to share, finds survey
Recession risks loom large for tech firms, finds survey
Hospitals criticised over losses of sensitive patient information
Mini-facelift company pays penalty for fake customer reviews in US
Google sued by Rosetta Stone over AdWords
Twitter's underwear exposed after Google Apps hack
Scratchcard company fined £100,000 by premium-rate regulator
Cost of seconding workers to the UK could soar, warns tax lawyer
Builders' blacklist compiler fined £5,000 under DPA
High spam response powers junk mail economy
Google is not liable for defamatory snippets in search results, rules High Court
Companies to stay outside Freedom of Information regime
Insurers count the cost of insurance fraud
Facebook needs to protect privacy better, says Canadian watchdog
Government will fight Brussels over EU consumer rights law
Government resists bringing US-style class actions to English courts
Pioneering Peer-to-Patent system not renewed for third year
Information Commissioner enjoys new powers to fine from April 2010
Swine flu may become a force majeure event, so check your contracts now
Council punished over theft of laptops from locked room
EU privacy watchdog issues warning over transport monitoring
Information Tribunal overlooked public interest in legal privilege case, says High Court
Lastminute.com has European trade mark rejected for some uses
Associated Press to protect news with Digital Rights Management
Eleven-word snippets can infringe copyright, rules ECJ
Microsoft offers browser choice to settle EU competition case
Free speech protects confusing domain name, rules WIPO
ICO responds to Government plans for accessing communications data
Online retailers seek age verification mechanism
HMRC cannot detain counterfeits en route to non-EU countries, says High Court with regret
Greenpeace unleashes Captain Kirk on HP
Facebook slaps faces on ads
Protest photo use protected by US copyright law, says court
Court of Appeal ruling highlights value of website disclaimers
Landmark ruling means it's time to review your website disclaimers
Pirate Bay faces civil lawsuit, exec departure
Trade libel lawsuits soar
Racecourse price agreements did not break competition law, says Court of Appeal
Ministers approve extension of SWIFT transaction sharing with US
FSA 'betrays' with-profits policyholders with compensation rule, says Which?
Interest rate of 15% was not a punishment, rules Court of Appeal
Food mixer did not violate rival's trade mark by using similar shape
Company wins US patent for podcasting
McKinnon lawyers vow to take fight to Supremes
No Dr No rights for Bond owners, says EU court
August
Facebook IP protection is only for companies that join
Emails and phone calls did not establish a contract, rules Court of Appeal
Plan to slash patent litigation costs would boost access to justice, say authors
Outsourcing activity on the increase but suppliers fear unrealistic expectations
Over-collection of electronic waste breaks WEEE rules, says High Court
Google's 'neutral' ad tool escapes fraud liability, says US court
Finn turns to ECHR after prosecution for discussing DRM cracking
Insect bite device maker made groundless threats to Boots, rules High Court
Met amends police photo guidance to warn off interfering with media
Somerset man arrested over alleged piracy site
YouTube clarifies ban on privacy invasions, harassment and threats
ICANN tries and fails to find evidence of domain name front running
Court filings are protected by copyright, says lawyer
E-crime unit targets over 100 fake ticket websites
Government DNA database plans do not conform with EU court ruling, says equality body
For lies to be malicious falsehood, they must refer to your interests, says High Court
CV lies multiply in recession, says survey
Business lobby welcomes Commission action on electronic VAT invoicing
Lawsuit accuses T-Mobile of asking hourly staff to check email 'off the clock'
High Court allows evidence of 'without prejudice' exchanges to aid interpretation
Two convicted for refusal to decrypt data
Young Brits are confused about legality of file-sharing
Daily Express told to label advertorials clearly
UPS promises security overhaul in wake of pay data lapse
Microsoft at a loss in Word patent case?
Domain tasting wiped out by ICANN rule change
Changes confirmed for data protection and freedom of information appeals
38% of large US companies have full-time email monitoring staff, claims research
Privacy law stops stories before they are published, says Justice Eady
Privacy watchdog warns EU bank on data processing
TJX suspect charged over hack of 130 million cards
Benefits of virtualisation and other green computing initiatives
Unclear Wi-Fi laws damage UK economy and social inclusion, says academic
Government details how Digital Britain Report will become reality
Finance company identifies 294 recipients of non-payment legal threat
Directors to face tougher penalties for competition law breaches
Claims management companies still flouting rules, warns Ministry of Justice
Skype broke advertising rules with high-quality webcam demo
Retailer publishes CCTV images of alleged shoplifters
OFT to probe online advertising and pricing tactics
Consumers and businesses clash over EU consumer 'class action' suits
Trade body overhauls data policy in light of lost conviction data
FSA should relax rules for Funding 2.0, says crowdfund pioneer
EU launches investigations into patent, trade mark systems
Government consults on travel innovation weeks before e-payments deluge
Nude Brands fails to stop Stella McCartney's 'Stellanude' perfume
Swiss privacy watchdog demands withdrawal of Swiss Street View
UK plan to disconnect file-sharers might be made redundant by ECJ, says expert
Keyword choice is subject to advertising rules, say FSA and OFT
Lawyers can be barrier to outsourcing success, finds survey
Lego stops Spinal Tap using Lego characters in DVD
TUPE ruling could lead to more successful unfair dismissal claims
Ruling shows why foreign companies need a patent strategy for China
Gambling company should have identified itself in campaign ads, says ASA
New directors' addresses to be automatically hidden from October
Bungling worse than sabotage for internal security leaks, says research
ICANN may help owners recover domain names after expiry
California court asks: is coffee label reprinting a re-publication?
Young people will pay for downloads, says trade body's secret data
Italian newspapers ask competition watchdog to investigate Google News
Facebook promises to clarify privacy policy and allow more user control
No VAT charged for carbon trades as Government widens anti-carousel fraud battle
September
EU consults on copyright problems of digitising libraries
Industry agrees restrictions on mobile payments swipe technology
ICO publishes guidance on some exemptions from FOI requests
Software lobby joins calls for filesharer disconnection
Information leaflets were advertising and can be regulated, says ad watchdog
Judge bemoans small fine for former BNP officer's data protection breach
Scottish Government publishes plans to reduce personal data collection
Courts and Parliament 'let us down' on personal data trade, says privacy watchdog
Sky ads misled because it couldn't connect customers in time, rules regulator
German Government lodges objection to Google Books deal
EU's investigation of Oracle and Sun could cause rift with US, warns expert
Web hosts face payout as jury says they should have known about customers' infringement
Young say they need help and guidance with online privacy
Music returns to YouTube in UK
Former employee who emailed company info to himself breached database rights, High Court rules
EU calls for European solution to book digitisation
ECJ says gambling monopolies do not clash with free trade laws
NHS body admits losing sensitive data on over 6,000 job applicants
EU firms 'hesitant' to go to China over IP worries, says EU trade chief
Over half of Europe's electronics retail sites break the law, says Commission
Linux-defending patent suit blockers buy 22 Microsoft patents
ECJ says online retailers can almost never charge for use made of returned goods
Getty Images wins £2,000 settlement over unauthorised web use of photo
Disney in trade mark suit over Pixar lamp sale
State should pay patent litigation costs, says inventor
EDS v Sky: the most significant judgment in an IT case ever?
Ofcom will delegate video-on-demand regulation
Former civil servant appointed as first Identity Commissioner
New Gambling Commission guidance fails to resolve house competition confusion
EU Commission sets up piracy monitor but rejects copyright reform
UK lawyer threatens Facebook, mulls action against ISPs to block defamation
ECJ's holiday sickness ruling could cost employers dear, warns expert
Complaints tables name and shame financial firms
Sears told to destroy data gathered by online tracking software
Mobile networks could be fined 10% of turnover for mis-selling
US retailer forced to stop misleading UK sales
Premium rate regulator bars providers from charging for free information
Hidden Flash cookies track even opt-out users on web's biggest sites
Conservatives plan to scrap public databases, enshrine privacy rights
Guide to EU small claims procedure for cross-border disputes below €2,000
Government may shield websites from libel claims with 'single publication' rule
Skype founders sue eBay over technology licensing
EBay objects to luxury goods makers' retail control
Fifth company puts binding corporate rules in place for data transfers
E-discovery savings can reach 25% with right approach, say analysts
Commission publishes details of investigation which led to record Intel fine
Google's AdWords given trade mark all clear by ECJ advisor
US telecoms regulator will write net neutrality into its rules
FSA spots weaknesses in insurance brokers' anti-bribery controls
Google agrees to revise book scanning settlement
Tesco did enough research to keep price comparison legitimate, says regulator
'YouTube for documents' sued for copyright infringement
EU bodies will discuss IP barriers to innovation
Industry body backs Apple's iTunes device lock-in
Press regulator hints at less privacy protection for publicity-seeking celebs
Most of Companies Act finally comes into force
Default retirement age is lawful, rules High Court
VAT Directive to change to end carousel fraud
US web users reject behavioural advertising, study finds
Opening of UK Supreme Court finally separates judges and legislators
October
ECJ advisor says roaming cap is legal
FSA launches new regime for PPI sales complaints
US collateral reforms for reinsurers move a step closer
European Commission floats idea of web accessibility legislation
Twitter-served court order a success, claims blogger
BBC invokes journalism protection to keep salaries secret
US court says software is owned, not licensed
HMRC vows to challenge ISPs' cosmetic moves abroad to save on VAT
Bloggers must declare commercial interests under new US rules
Madonna wins payout over publication of wedding photos
Why the Advocate General got Google AdWords wrong
ECJ says innovation can help companies beat competition rap
Commission consults on improved Microsoft browser ballot
Eolas sues internet aristocracy over embedded application patents
Phishing attacks and online banking fraud losses soar in the UK
EU insurers promised tougher competition scrutiny
Fake trade mark invoice company ordered to stop advertising
Spotify earns more than £1m a month from subscribers
Mortgage PPI industry agrees to £60 million refund programme
Privacy policy tool failed because of browser rejection, says W3C lawyer
Companies should enforce digital dress code, says Gartner
Industry's best negotiators are the best planners, finds survey
Ofcom extends consultation to allow for TV product placement
How to develop an outsourcing strategy
Anti-piracy trade body doubles takedown efforts against illegal software
Reporting bans may lose their power in Twitter age says expert after Guardian ban is lifted
House competition avoids legal uncertainty by having free entry
Only 4% of corporate IT users stick to password rules, finds study
Proposed age law for online retail faces Parliamentary scrutiny
UK should do more on spam and spyware, says EU report
Financial firms face VAT bill on outsourcing arrangements
How to describe 'appropriate' security in a contract
Call centre recordings could breach payment card industry security rules
Behavioural advertising and customised pricing face OFT scrutiny
Scotland should introduce class action suits, says Lord Gill
Government outlines increased penalties for data misuse
MPs call for stricter regulation of behavioural advertising
Newspaper archives can lose libel protection as stories change, rules High Court
Tribunal quashes point of sale PPI ban
Police can keep convictions database, says Court of Appeal
EU will consider new copyright exception for book scanning projects
Employers face having to justify long-service pay structures
Equitable Life policyholders claim court victory
Telecoms package problem must be solved in eight weeks or be ditched
Licence fragmentation is hindering pan-EU music market, say stakeholders
Freelancer's copyright infringed by sales of digital back issues, rules High Court
Text message subscription service fined £300,000 over opt-in worries
New E-money Directive makes it much cheaper to become an issuer
Law of confidence can trump libel law, rules High Court
China's new strategy puts intellectual property first
ECJ's full-time settlement for part-time worker unlikely in UK, says expert
European Commission will tackle differential web pricing
Online advertising is threatened by Europe's cookie law
EU Parliament drew back from file-sharer demands over legal uncertainty
Company costs in jurisdiction fight threaten to swamp disputed sum
Government advises authorities on when EU procurement rules apply
Culture minister confirms court oversight for UK disconnections
Commission considers wider-ranging data breach notification law
UK's e-government services are impressive but insufficiently used, says OECD
German rail firm pays €1.1m fine over employee snooping
Customs U-turn could strip non-litigious brand owners of their rights
Commission vows to continue legal action against UK over alleged lack of e-privacy protection
ISP vows legal challenge to net disconnection plan
Government will produce model contracts to govern copyright transactions
Government begins consultation on retirement age
Punctuation 'gimmick' cannot be trade marked, says EU court
November
Good online music services would beat punishment, say file-sharers
Norwegian consumer lobbyists take on Amazon over Kindle terms
US benefits agency ordered to supply information in Braille
EU report recommends putting black boxes in cars
Telcos' data breach notification amendment is passed
EU definition of 'open standards' is drastically relaxed
High Court relieves hosting firm of duty to hand domain name to Kentucky
Hong Kong's data protection review is inadequate
Online betting firm founder sentence to four years in jail
Preferential lighting rendered ad misleading, rules ASA
Insurance costs will rise with temperatures, warns ABI
Don't panic over the secret copyright treaty
Exclusion clauses may fragment after High Court ruling
Consent will be required for cookies in Europe
ASA's remit to extend to website content
Stakeholders back consumer-style insurance protections for micro-businesses
Libel law reform campaigners seek £10,000 damages cap
Burglary and theft account for a third of data security breaches, reports ICO
Law Commissions oppose EU abolition of consumer right to reject faulty goods
Government will keep DNA profiles for six years, not 12
£500,000 maximum fine for data protection breaches: Government consults
EU law does not upset UK plan for file-sharer disconnection, says lawyer
Tax relief fails to help UK technology sector, says PwC
High Court rejects libel case because article received approximately four visits
Government outlines product placement plans after U-turn
Commission forms industry body to solve behavioural advertising problems
Police in copyright case can retain evidence and pass to trade body, says Court of Appeal
Mod chip seller infringed copyright in game elements, even if not in whole game
ISPs and public believe Government data safeguards inadequate
Internet Archive backs short URL repository
T-Mobile says staff sold phone records to rivals
Premium-rate mobile complaints fall in wake of new rules and EU sweep
Google's free service opens up US legal search market
YouTube is profitable, says YouTube and Google founding investor
Government confirms plan to disconnect alleged file-sharers
High Court rules acquiescence cost Formula One sponsor the right to cancel
High Court ruled against Skype founders' US action on day of settlement
Database anonymity at risk, warns researcher
File-sharer disconnection law published to continuing opposition
Telecoms future in MEPs' hands ahead of crucial vote
Four in 10 workers have stolen corporate data, says survey
Plans to improve consumer redress against financial firms being 'rushed through', says ABI
Police arrest people just to create DNA records, claims ex-officer
Net disconnection requires involvement of judge, says Commissioner
Advertisers say that new cookie law is met by browser settings
UK equality laws fall short of EU requirements, says Commission
Distance Marketing Directive failed to grow consumer market in cross-border financial services
Commission drops Qualcomm case over 3G standards
German authorities concerned about Google Analytics' data protection compliance, says report
Ad trade body urges 'non-disruptive' interpretation of cookie law
Government net disconnections could scupper free Wi-Fi and breach EU laws, says expert
Bill clears the way for third party claims against liability insurers
Norwegian consumer group will mount legal challenge to Facebook terms
EBay fined by Paris court over sales of authentic perfumes
Apple will rewrite T&Cs after OFT objections
Privacy watchdog publishes plain English data protection guide
Facebook publishes natural language privacy policy for user-consultation
December
Lisbon Treaty could strengthen EU powers in IP and data protection
Software development agreement did not transfer copyright, rules High Court
UK services firms will have to provide more information to access bigger markets
Google gives news publishers greater ability to limit free access
Europe's ISPs object to secret copyright treaty talks
High Court orders disclosure of Wikipedia user's IP address in blackmail case
A perspective on the Dubai financial 'crisis'
Rome I comes into force, clarifies whose laws apply to contract disputes
Twitter breaks privacy law, says Norwegian consumer group
Agreement reached on pan-EU patents, but translation problems skirted
Consumer Advocate will get class action-style powers, says Government
EU issues guidance on complex consumer protection laws
Sun blocks parallel imports of disk drives into Europe
Newspaper thwarts libel claim with E-Commerce Regulations defence
Security database super-agency's powers should be limited, says EU privacy watchdog
Scottish Government announces extension of FOI to private sector
Facebook users have yet to learn privacy lessons, finds study
FSA warns insurers to keep settlement offers fair
ICO consults on draft guide to collecting data online
Facebook's new policy creates 'serious privacy problems', say critics
Government slams critical database report as opaque, flawed, inaccurate
Almost half of counterfeit buyers progress to real thing, says study
Record label attempts to make Google and Microsoft liable for linked-to infringements
On-demand ads to be pre-screened by regulator as new EU law comes into force
EU finally ratifies copyright treaty as new IP enforcement unit meets
Apple hits back at Nokia with patent counter-suit
Chinese government bans people from registering web addresses
School admits loss of 1,000 student and staff personal details
Online-only news will be regulated by press watchdog for first time
Government commits to setting some information free
Draft Consumer Insurance Bill tackles outdated law
Lucasfilm cannot enforce US copyright ruling on Star Wars helmets, rules Court of Appeal
Government appoints CCTV watchdog
Privacy policy clause is not justification for revealing anonymous poster's identity, US court rules
UK publishers win right to protect brewer leak source
Commission drops Microsoft Commission case after further browser ballot assurances
Unfair dismissal compensation cap falls
Expert claims file-sharing Bill could give Government control of the internet
Big brother ads don't need to be banned, they just need to be labelled
Redaction time cannot contribute to FOI cost capping, rules Tribunal
Government publishes six options for electoral register reform
2008
January
Journalist has no right to ASBO names, says Information Tribunal
New Year round-up: business news from the last 3 weeks
New Year round-up: policy news from the last 3 weeks
Government backs private copying in copyright reform plan
Head banker leaves job over Muslim gaffe
Database right infringed when staff took customer lists, rules court
Ofcom seeks new powers in wake of TV phone-in scandals
Major internet radio station switches off UK
OK! sues Heat for printing quotes from interview with Britney's sister
Apple lowers UK prices but might cut catalogue
Commission consultation: the need for pan-European copyright licences
US consumer agency issues ad-tracking guidelines
Government piles file-sharing pressure on UK ISPs
Intel will fight Commission antitrust charges
Domain name dealer beats Maestro in dispute over maestro.co.uk
Europe to probe state funding of new media
Network Solutions plans to reserve domain names for individual searchers
Intel faces US antitrust probe
TUPE can catch global transfers but could leave workers empty handed
Trade mark fast-track launched, but value questioned
British software pirate faces up to 10 years in jail
Microsoft faces new antitrust probe from European Commission
IBM and chums kick off 'green' patents project
MP accuses BBC chief of illegally championing Microsoft
AT&T may filter illegal file-sharing
Employers back Web 2.0 for the workplace, says KPMG
Irish courts can demand data mining in electronic discovery
Violent video game ad banned from TV
Firm bills council over high website traffic
Carphone Warehouse broke Data Protection Act, says ICO
One pound in six was spent online last year
Microsoft ruling may not bolster Europe's new case, warns lawyer
3 fails in court bid to uncover evidence of alleged collusion
Consumer Credit Directive approved by European Parliament
Irish activists oppose data retention fast-track
Employers can't judge disability on future events, says court
Displaying a chair does not infringe its copyright, says Advocate General
Free estimates must be free, says ad watchdog
Google says EU competition probe should not consider privacy
Canada's privacy chief warns of copyright reform dangers
Why the stock options backdating scandal won't hit the UK
RIPA could be challenged on human rights
MP calls for law to force online shops to verify age
Copyright and competition laws clash in battle of football TV rights
Don't expect privacy law overhaul in the wake of HMRC
Marks & Spencer ordered to encrypt data after laptop theft
High Court backs software patents
Countries can choose whether or not to force disclosure of file-sharers
Privacy chief wants new criminal offence
CCTV must not record conversations, warns new guidance
MySpace wins UK domain name that pre-dated its service
Sky must sell ITV stake, says Government
EU court ruling on file-sharers is not what it seems
Phone taps run at a fraction of reported level
Why Europe should ditch plans for a jumbo passenger database
Debunking six myths of the Data Protection Act
Memory stick inventor loses patent
Sick staff build up holiday rights, says Advocate General
Closing of cybersquatting loophole is 'excellent news' for brand owners
FA right to disregard Capello's nationality, says lawyer
February
Privacy law limits about to be set by top courts of UK and Europe
Expect Government to be interested in your IT security.
Ofcom approves sale of £20 billion-worth of new spectrum
Google may seek Yahoo! alliance to rebuff Microsoft
Carers for disabled people could be protected by discrimination law
Record labels sue China's top search engine
European Commission probes German and Swedish gambling bans
Cost of pan-European patent protection to plummet in May
Employment tribunals should punish the constructive dismissal, not the history
Truth, Lies and Broadband: rivals fail to ban Virgin ad
New England Patriots victims of trade mark hubris
Agency workers do not have automatic employees rights, even after years
Consumers warned on data loss compensation packs
UK-IPO changes software patent advice
Employee's past can contribute to dismissal despite expired warnings, says judge
Europe agrees to data share with Japan in anti-piracy deal
Government will introduce ISP pirate-blocking obligation next week, says leak
Intel raided for a second time in Commission antitrust probe
US sex offenders to be banned from social networking for the first time
EU downloads tax reform finalised
Copyright levy under EU spotlight
Bank scammers scammed, says security researcher
European Commission threatens mobile data price cap
Claimed ignorance of magazine foils Economist over domain name
Commissioner says printers could break human rights law
Phone in regulation tightens for television stations
Mobile makers locked in patent spat
Investigation finds no evidence of front running
Facebook bows to protest and allows account deletion
EU Parliament demands action on criminal IP penalties
US Supreme Court refuses to hear privacy case
Lawyers penalised for data protection breach
Consumer group claims software licences are unfair
EU privacy watchdogs say any processor must obey EU rules
Woman cautioned after sailing under Facebook-acquired certificate
UK media companies sign up to online content guidelines
European Commission sceptical on Microsoft interoperability pledge
Information Commissioner orders release of war decision cabinet minutes
Network Solutions faces front running law suit
European Commission issues procurement guidelines for public private partnerships
EU and US team up to seize 360,000 fake chips
Microsoft fined €899m on alleged flouting of 2004 order
Court must reconsider Microsoft patent infringement damages
Second hand software company says business will survive Microsoft licence changes
Treasury committee to investigate with-profits inherited estates
FSA still to decide on compulsory disclosure of insurance brokers' commission
Privacy head says Google may budge on privacy
March
Privacy watchdog condemns data gathering plans
City traders will be forced to record calls
Whistleblower site can stay live while case proceeds
Government consults on Trade Mark Rules
High Court says Nokia did not infringe valid patents
Unfair commercial practices law won't ban the term 'free', says BERR
Bank ordered to stop marketing to customers who opted-out
EAT explains when company owners are employees
BlackBerry inventor escapes UK patent fees
Yahoo! wins sponsored links ruling in High Court
Prosecutors target first 'Facebook harassment' conviction
Corporations cannot risk ignoring social media, says Gartner
Web publisher fights to save comment forums from trade mark suit
Tories call for big changes to cybercrime offences
Fox News loses domain name fight after late trade mark filing
German police raid trade fair on patent tip-offs
Google wins Commission approval, closes DoubleClick deal
Law Society backs in-house lawyers in privilege battle at ECJ
EU threatens US with new WTO action over online gambling
Privacy watchdog investigates Phorm
HSBC forgets to renew its digital certificate
Third of online shops undermine consumer rights, says OFT
YouTube judge overturns his own precedent on punitive damages
Belfast judges quash libel verdict over rotten restaurant review
AOL buys Bebo in $850m cash deal
New code for watchdog's public sector data mining
Off the record comments can be protected by law of confidence, says expert
Data protection of children: ensuring consent as children mature
Irish ISP sued over file-sharing by users
How to build the best court system in the world
Top retailers breach email footer laws, says survey
High Court says UK-IPO was wrong to reject software-related patent
JK Rowling sues to block fan site's Harry Potter book
Government must take data protection more seriously, says Parliament committee
ICANN proposes new anti-domain tasting solution
Information Commissioner to focus on reducing risk, not enforcement
Civil Serf blogger faces disciplinary action
Free law pioneer will publish vital precedents free for the first time
Use of trade mark in search engine ad infringed, rules US court
European Commission plans laws to battle carousel fraud
Web business closed after site fails to appear
Oakley sues over Fantastic Four sunglasses promotion
Ofcom approves in-flight phone calls
Privacy chief says biometric concessions not good enough
Privacy watchdog warns on Heathrow fingerprint system
Lloyd's market may open up for brokers
Government to create child internet safety council
Pre-contract negotiations don't change meaning of defined term, says Court of Appeal
US Patriot Act deters Canadians from Google service
New employment laws in force from Sunday 6th April, 2008
Domain name disputes soar
FSA opens debate on insurance commission, transparency and conflicts of interest
New guidance for insurers on publishing gender-related data
Insurance brokers unaffected by client money rules review – for now
Expose a cartel and win £100,000
April
Ofcom vows to get tough on rogue phone line firms
Web filtering must be necessary and transparent, says Council of Europe
OFT forces web billing company to limit pop-ups
Retailers can lawfully offer BOGOF deals, says Commission official
Privacy watchdog advises on how to deal with data loss
Headphone seller rapped over un-awarded prize
Children ignore age rules on social networking sites, says Ofcom
Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws
Business rival makes highest ever online libel payout
Acceleration of trade mark process is welcomed
Banking customers still on hook for out-of-date software
One in four firms has no disaster plan, says PwC
Google's trade mark policy change, the cost to brand owners and the law
Jail threat for data thieves recedes
Government backs new rules for cross-border contracts
Carphone Warehouse 'irresponsible and unreasonable', says BPI
US couple sues Google over house picture
Search engines must delete data after six months, say watchdogs
Deeds can now be signed by one company director
Outsourced software has weaker security, claims research
OUT-LAW.COM nominated for 'Oscars of the internet'
Judge refuses Mosley video injunction because of internet dissemination
Companies can tweak AGM agenda now and avoid October costs
Civil liberties groups challenge Data Retention Directive in ECJ
Play.com's three-day bargain breached advertising code
Insurers urged to take part in the latest impact study for Solvency II
French sites fined for linking to privacy-invading content
Trade body calls for immunity from competition prosecution in Northern Ireland
High Court quashes decision to release secret ID card reports
Microsoft proposes new ad privacy structure
Information watchdog raps Government over access to data
Financial Ombudsman Service is too 'middle-class', says review
Virgin Media chief slams net neutrality, reveals producer-pay plans
UK music industry demands an iPod tax
Mobile mast database must be published in full, says High Court
US courts erode protections for online publishers
Google crawls The Invisible Web
EU privacy chief wants data breach law for business
Password protection improves among workers, finds survey
French bill outlaws pro-anorexia websites
UK consumers lose £6.6 billion
French websites liable for story in RSS reader
File-sharing should not be a crime, says European Parliament
Touting ban 'unworkable', says eBay
EU ministers back terror publishing restrictions
Fewer, deadlier attacks hit corporate IT, reports BERR
Google starts Street View in Europe
Distribution of a copyright work requires transfer of ownership, rules ECJ
Red Bull wins redbullsucks.com from energy drink rival
Privacy chief notified of 94 data breaches since HMRC debacle
Europe demands code for game retailers within two years
Bank of Ireland loses thousands of customer records
ASA raps Paddy Power over 'irresponsible' gambling ad
US court says IP addresses are private
Employer must prove reason for dismissal, says Court of Appeal
Lords defy Government by proposing criminalisation of data rogues
Bank charges caught by consumer protection law, rules High Court
Ofcom boss backs BBC over network upgrades
FSA warns firms to improve data security
Apple blocks cheaper UK iPod sales
Mitsubishi advert did not breach landowner's privacy, rules ASA
EU Commissioner wants copyright extension to pay session musicians
Premium-rate regulator overhauls adjudications process
EU privacy chief wants to assess EU-funded technology
Malware authors use software licence agreements
Internet provokes more complaints than newspapers or magazines
May
Swiss start-up's re-broadcast of UK TV may not last, says expert
Supermarkets must treat suppliers more carefully, rules Competition Commission
FSA plans shake-up of retail investment distribution
US court orders online advertiser to use 'negative keywords'
Premium-rate mobile abuse rockets
Wikipedia goes to court to defend defamation immunity
Two arrested over piracy at computer fair
Grand Theft Auto maker claims pulled ads breached free speech
OUT-LAW wins a Webby
Employers should treat new ACAS Code like law, says expert
Canadian toddler dies after VOIP 911 call
Order to transfer Myspace.co.uk to MySpace overturned
Rowling privacy win confirms proper test for privacy, says expert
Rowling privacy ruling bolsters Commissioner's view of data protection law
ITV faces biggest-ever Ofcom fine over phone vote rigging
Adidas wins $300 million stripe payout
MEPs back sports 'intellectual property' landgrab
Microsoft challenges €899 million fine
Computer Misuse Act changes are delayed further
Information Commissioner gets power to fine for privacy breaches
Italian government faces storm over publication of everyone's income
Set-top box modders sent to prison
One in three airline sites breaks consumer laws
FSA to bring EEA branches of UK insurers within compensation scheme
Insurance aggregation sites can be unfair, says regulator
Website design was stolen, says US jury
Virgin Media misled consumers over Setanta pricing, says watchdog
Business leaders fear emergence of compensation culture
Government orders data retention by ISPs
Education agency complains to Brussels about Microsoft
Internet re-broadcaster predicts rapid growth
Overstock.com battles New York's 'Amazon tax'
Wii controller lawsuit costs Nintendo $21m
NHS IT four years late and over budget
Why we don't need a security breach notification law in the UK
BERR consults on 'root and branch' review of consumer law
Manchester businesses targeted in unlicensed software crackdown
Unfair marketing becomes a criminal offence next week
Why many M&A deals leave money on the table
Social networking site bans the over 36s in sex offender claims
Certificates of employers' liability insurance could go from staff kitchens to intranets
Home Office backs e-crime overhaul
Government signs agency workers deal – but it may be counter-productive
MySpace suicide case based on breach of terms and conditions
YouTube user named 'dumbest criminal in Leeds'
Facebook battles Google over access to user data
PCC issues 250 privacy rulings in a year
European Commission will mull Microsoft concession
Google claims YouTube is exactly what DMCA was made for
Privacy watchdog opposes giant telecoms database
Court revokes Aerotel's landmark patent
Belgian newspapers seek up to €49 million from Google in damages
Prosecutors investigate Deutsche Telekom over data misuse
Half of UK firms have sacked errant emailers
British newspaper websites liable in France for privacy invasion
Software was sold, not licensed, says US court
Dell rapped for small print for £60 delivery charge on £200 laptop
FSA publishes rules for selling travel insurance with a holiday
Consumer insurance law must change, say Law Commissions
The law of Phorm
June
Google's cash cow may get grilling in European Court of Justice
Police did not breach rights when photographing protester
ICO issues new guidance on transfer of employee information
Facebook users would switch banks for Web 2.0 services, says survey
EU security agency warns over insecure printing
ISPs sign up to Ofcom Code on broadband speeds
Complex contracts are stalling software procurement, says survey
Ex-employee must disclose online contacts, rules UK court
Facebook profiles need shielding from media intrusion, say users
MPs propose new safeguards for Government uses of personal data
Google backs US-wide privacy laws
Trade mark holders cannot stop honest comparative advertising, rules ECJ
Software houses must declare patents in standard setting process, says Commission
EU agrees new regime for cross-border contract disputes
Regulator attacks payment protection insurance sales
Most data breaches caused by outsiders, study finds
Virgin sends file-sharing warnings to customers
Lords warn Government on passenger data isolation
FSA warns firms on unfair consumer contract terms
With-profits surpluses to be protected from compensation pay-outs
AP may have to take on entire blogosphere, warns attacked blogger
McKinnon asks Lords to block extradition over plea bargaining
Spectrum sell-off to go ahead in summer despite EU plans
Drug and sex offences add to backdating charges for ex-Broadcom chief
Envelopes must be transparent about marketing, warns ASA
Insurers to ignore genetic test results until 2014
FSA fines stockbrokers for poor data security
Flirty texting could land Scots in jail for 10 years
Google faces probe over Yahoo! advertising deal
Journalist claims victory in protection of sources ruling
Traders caught selling violent games to children, online and off
Workplaces need a music licence – but enforcement is unfair, says FSB
TV licensing to fine unlicensed offices where staff watch TV online
MPs call for shake-up of rules on with-profits surpluses
Government lays plans to avoid future data security blunders
Staff internet policies must be Facebook-ready, warns expert
E-commerce laws to be rewritten by European Commission
Equality Bill to encourage positive discrimination
Data security in Government: a briefing on the Poynter report
Data security in Government: a briefing on Sir Gus O'Donnell's report
ICANN backs custom domains, gives brand-owners nightmares
Software ad banned for 'taking unfair advantage' of Sage
EasyJet warns 'several websites' to stop selling its flights
Judge quashes mod chip seller's conviction, blames prosecution error
Groundless patent threat over wine tap leads to Smurfit payout
Most marketers have witnessed data blunders, research finds
Google needs link to privacy policy on homepage, say privacy groups
July
European court asked if football broadcasting barriers are legal
Tech firms plunge down green league table
UK broadcasters' online shop referred to competition watchdog
Local paper rapped over online video of woman's house
Belgian agency to sue European Commission again over news aggregator
UK surveillance breaches human rights, rules ECHR
Virgin rapped over TV download claim
Google's controversial Street View hits the UK
Virgin admits disconnection threat mistake
Games firm wins rulings against British BitTorrent users
Scottish Government considers FOI extension to private companies
Privacy group protests about Street View, but Google says blurring protects privacy
YouTube data to be released, but Google keeps technology secret
Google bows to pressure, adds privacy link to home page
Europe drafts law to disconnect suspected filesharers
UK privacy watchdog says EU laws are not good enough
MEPs reject plan for telecoms super-regulator
Many online retailers miss security deadline
Intel opinion fails to clarify EU trade mark law
Lords overrule courts, criticise Scottish Information Commissioner
UK-IPO asks if research exemption in patent law is too vague
Ryanair begins screen scraping lawsuit in Irish courts
Peers call for cybercrime shakeup (again)
US tracking company runs into Phorm-like storm
Nominet changes fail to cut primary cost of domain name dispute, says expert
Building society reprimanded over judging of prize competition
Firms must intensify efforts on Treating Customers Fairly, warns FSA
Ryanair wins German screen scraping injunction
Information Commissioner calls for new powers and ban on electoral roll sale
Court advisor says poem list infringed database right
Employers' remarks can be direct discrimination, says ECJ
Privacy watchdog warns Government over super-database plan
German court says Wi-Fi providers not liable for others' infringements
EBay defeats Tiffany in vital trade mark case
YouTube can hide user details in massive Viacom data dump
European Commission proposes copyright extension Directive
Privacy watchdogs try to ease data sharing compliance for multinationals
Apple's exact iPhone image reproduction saves it from censure
Government consults on how to support pleural plaques sufferers
Insurers strike flood insurance deal with Government
Trade agreement plans do not include iPod frisking
Premium-rate regulator steps up controls on rogue providers
SCO ordered to pay Novell $2.5m Unix royalties
Four in five ringtone sites breach consumer laws, says Commission
Log-deleting search engine wins award
San Francisco's silent sysadmin pleads not guilty
Oyster hack will be published, rules Dutch court
Data blunders can breach human rights, rules ECHR
Police guidance on data deletion is flawed, says Information Tribunal
German horror film banned over cannibal's personality rights
US Patent Office rulings threaten key Google patent, says expert
Equitable Life policyholders deserve compensation, says Ombudsman
Rogue San Francisco sysadmin coughs up passwords
One in six lie for finance jobs
Superdrug rapped over price comparison ads
Leading ISPs agree to warn illegal file-sharers
British couple lose Narnia domain name to author's estate
Disability Discrimination Act can extend to carers, rules ECJ
Moseley victory could protect other celebrities, says expert
Facebook defamation and privacy invasion costs man £22,000
Scrabble owner sues Facebook play-a-like
Lords reject NASA hacker's appeal against extradition
Europe publishes strategy for protection of trade marks, patents and other rights
Oracle makes additional court claims about alleged SAP misbehaviour
ECJ asked to rule on case that could undermine football business
Government consults on web video regulation
Judge says expert witnesses are rarely useful for trade mark disputes
Film industry takes action on film link sites
Only those convicted should be on DNA database, says panel
BBC hit with phone-in fine
Financial regulator warns insurers on confusing phrase
EBay to pay out millions over French counterfeit sales
August
Web firms should screen content, says Parliamentary committee
US regulator bans ISP from blocking P2P traffic
Government proposes hybrid computer game regulation
Government gives new guidance on unfair commercial practices
Don't cite 'hits' as a measure of website traffic, warns advertising watchdog
Bulletin board postings more likely slander than libel, says High Court
Turbulence hits Dell's 'cloud computing' trade mark
Union takes outsourcing case to Employment Tribunal
Government pays telcos £18.5 million for records retention
GPS tracking slapped on laptop recovery service
Italian authorities attempt to take on Pirate Bay
UK signs up to Rome I rules on cross-border contract disputes
Competition Commission delays web TV investigation
Teenager gets damages reduced after copyright ignorance claim
Tiffany appeals US court's eBay ruling
50 Cent claims Taco Bell 'stole' his endorsement
Government to increase online copyright penalty tenfold
Financial firms may pay extra for rudeness, warns Ombudsman
Privacy awareness not backed up by behaviour, survey finds
Justice review backs class actions in English courts
Ryanair cancels aggregator-booked tickets in escalating scraping war
Pentagon hacker McKinnon earns extradition delay
Government publishes new, wider Data Retention Regulations
Open source licence conditions are backed by copyright law, rules US court
Software firm wins £700,000 counterfeit settlement
EBay wins Belgian victory over counterfeit sales
Privacy regulator plans annual surveillance reports
ICANN backs auction of disputed domains
Ofcom reports big changes in media consumption
Three found guilty of web extremism plot
Giant of internet radio on brink of defeat, says founder
Court orders woman to pay £16,000 for file-sharing
Dell refused 'cloud computing' trade mark
Tech giants near agreement on human rights code
The Sun rapped for putting secret video online
Lords call for variable VAT to cut landfill
Judge lifts gag order on subway security hack
E-disclosure rules demand better database backups, warns Forrester
Sampling a song can be fair use, rules US court
Home Office contractor loses memory stick with data on UK criminals
Moderators say reader comments on news stories are higher risk than forums
Springboard injunction can stop mass defection of staff, rules High Court
Assess fair use before demanding take-down, warns US court
Print-only media restrictions hit New Zealand trial
Lecturer wins £10,000 email libel payout
European Commission is misleading EU on copyright extension, says academic
Computer containing a million bank customers' details sells on eBay for £35
Government consults on extension of flexible working rights
Broadcaster faces £20,000 fine for showing unencrypted sexually explicit material
House raffle is probably illegal, says gambling law expert
Microsoft touts privacy features of IE8
Apple cloner bites back with threat of antitrust suit
Security industry's biggest worry is data leakage, says survey
NASA hacker faces extradition within three weeks, says lawyer
Excessive IP protection causes economic gridlock, says expert
Target's $6m web accessibility payout is a warning to all US sites, says lawyer
Google's Street View cleared by privacy watchdog
Star Wars helmets are not art, says judge
September
Vodafone says termination rate clampdown would hit the poor
Arrest made over personal data-filled hard drive sold on eBay
Google launches web browser with privacy mode
Video-sharing site wins copyright battle, despite manual checks on videos
Privacy regulator criticises misuse of Data Protection Act
Re-grading staff could beat discrimination claims, says Acas
Judge slaps Fasthosts for rubbish kit and support
Reclining, gun-toting Jolie is glamorous, say regulators
Consumer group asks EU for security breach law
US presidential campaigns clash on patent law
EU Parliament debates telco reform ahead of vote
EBay sues business partners over alleged cookie stuffing
Employee has no privacy on company computers, US court rules
Database rights are too tough on business, says expert
Trade mark owners will need greater vigilance from October
Copyright changes would only earn fifty cents a year for artists, say activists
Comcast appeals FCC neutrality ruling
Advertisers try to block Google-Yahoo! ad deal
Google says EU data laws do not catch its search logs
Why JK Rowling won the Harry Potter lexicon lawsuit
Sony can sue distributor for sales value of stolen goods, not just cost
More freelancers might be taxed as employees after High Court ruling
High Court ruling attacks 'bits of legal boilerplate, bolted together'
CBS asks court for clarity on fantasy league rights
Vodafone rapped over fast-talking radio ad
Company name display rules will change in October
Employers of non-European workers face radical change to rules
Airline share price plummets after website links to old news story
Scottish Government convenes privacy-protection group
British police bring fraud and copyright charges over file-sharing service
VoIP providers must allow 999 calls and give caller-location data
Most UK workers want legal right to paid training
Senate committee endorses IP enforcement bill
Anonymous web comments protected like journalists' sources, rules Montana court
Controversial house competition closes successfully
Pressure group complains about five-year number plate retention
Media standard backers attempt Apple-less solo run
OFT publishes new guidance on fairness in consumer contracts
Doorstep sellers must offer cancellation rights, even if invited to sell
Mayor's opponent sues city over order to remove web link
Europe demands IT import duty rethink
Gambling Commission retracts advice on controversial house competitions
Government to ban suicide-promoting websites
ABI measures huge rise in insurance claim payouts
Ofcom told to rethink plans for two-hour mobile number portability
Data protection watchdogs to hold hearings with Google
Olympic law 'draconian', says marketing body
Privacy chief approves of sharing criminal records if privacy beefed-up
Feds search Palin hack suspect's flat
ECJ expert says mandating retirement at age 65 can be lawful
Site glitches blamed for abandoned shopping carts on the web
Cost of EU-wide trade marks set to plummet
Activists plan day of protest against software patents
Europe's insurers seek clarity on proposed anti-discrimination Directive
AdSense ads must be vetted by publishers, says ad regulator
Bankers could sue if FSA action leads to slashed bonuses
Scrabulous brothers can continue with game, says Delhi court
EPO staff strike over patent quality
How to survive the credit crunch: check up on customers and suppliers
Brands gain new protection from opportunism from October
MEPs back altered telecoms reform
Model for retail investment distribution needs a rethink, says ABI
Reinsurers may see US collateral barriers lowered
Liberal Democrats broke privacy laws with 250,000 calls
View web pirates as competitors, not just enemies
Judge declares mistrial in Jammie Thomas file-sharing case
Kentucky (secretly) commandeers world's most popular gambling sites
Woman sues EA over 'secret' Spore DRM
Regulatory Enforcement and Sanctions Act comes into force
Government sets up online child safety watchdog
US politicians back Act to save internet radio
Expert warns that proposed ICO powers could be weak
Norway steps up action against Apple over iTunes tie-in
Ofcom will deny premium-rate numbers to past phone offenders
Information can sometimes be destroyed after being requested under FOI
October
Laws in force from 1st October 2008
Batteries Directive deadline passes with 20 nations lagging
US and Europe agree mutual fast-track patent system
UK banking fraud losses rise to £301.7m
Movie giants sue RealNetworks over DVD copying software
Payment protection insurance sales practices 'worse than expected', says FSA
New computer crime unit established two years after disbandment of NHTCU
Privacy laws will guarantee net neutrality, says legal expert
How to survive the credit crunch: beware of survival planning with suppliers or rivals
Girls Aloud murder fantasy prompts arrest and charge
Ofcom fines Barclaycard over silent calls
FSA tells insurers to plan now for Solvency II
Credit card firms order change to wireless security in shops
Average privacy policy takes 10 minutes to read, research finds
How to survive the credit crunch: resuscitate your share plans
Sienna Miller claims topless pics breached her privacy
Copyright Royalty Board rejects call to hike download royalties
Sales of extra warranties break rules, says watchdog
Online coupons should be tightly controlled, says marketing body
Mosley wants ECHR to force UK to change privacy laws
European Commission overhauls online shopping laws
Bank hit with £7 million fine over payment protection telesales
Database right prevents more than just cut 'n' paste copying, rules ECJ
Court of Appeal confirms rejection of UK-IPO software patent approach
Corruption enforcement in 'seismic shift' as SFO uses new powers
Gambling Commission warns that house competitions asking easy questions could be illegal
Wireless hack raises Data Protection Act compliance risk
Council of Europe plans extension of broadcast rules to on-demand material
Radio and drinks firms battle over rights to the word 'absolute'
German court says IP addresses in server logs are not personal data
MEPs tighten up Solvency II proposals for insurance multinationals
New US law strengthens intellectual property enforcement regime
Google to appeal thumbnail copyright defeats in Germany
Commission admits failure and redrafts e-money rules
Telcos told to scrap broadband ads
Ofcom u-turn on scam number crackdown
Court of Appeal orders men to disclose encryption keys
Information Commissioner orders naming of Tribunal employers
Government gives more detail on communications surveillance plan
House prize draw postponed as Gambling Commission investigates
Managers face jail over safety breaches from January
Inventor shouldn't have terminated contract months after alleged breach, court rules
UK-IPO backs international prosecutors' network
Advocate General rejects Ireland's data retention objections
German privacy watchdogs agree social networking ground rules
Things to do before seeking merger clearance from OFT: lessons from the Co-op
Data protection officials to lobby for new child-protecting laws
CIPD attacks Government plans to re-examine flexible working extension
Free offers must truly be free, ad watchdog rules
American Airlines sues Yahoo! over keyword sales
Temporary workers treated as equals under new EU Directive
IP and media regulation will be examined in digital review
Lloyd's reforms get green light in fast-track procedure
Law Commissions to rethink business insurance law reforms
Privacy watchdog calls Home Office plans threat to British way of life
Computer screen safety worries near top of list of workers' fears
Linking to defamatory material is not the same as publishing it, says Canadian court
IT contractor broke copyright and database laws in data raid on playground firm
ICANN backs anti-tasting plan, sets bespoke domain price at $185,000
Belgian ISP wins reprieve in copyright infringement filtering case
European patent body will issue definitive ruling on software patents
Microsoft, Yahoo! and Google sign privacy pact, vow to fight for human rights
Thirty organisations are under ICO investigation over data breaches
Search engine cache does not infringe copyright, rules US court
Google settles book search copyright claims, sets up payments system
ECJ says websites need phone numbers or web forms
EU privacy chiefs update rules for overseas data transfers
Defence of poor quality trade mark reproduction rejected by Court of Appeal
Scratch card operator punished for having too many prizes available
Google should use its own technology to defeat typosquatting, says lawyer
November
Contractor loses memory stick with Government Gateway data
Action against suspected ageism is not ageism, rules EAT
Count page views, not site visits, when suing for internet libel
Wikipedia content will be set free for collaboration if licence change approved
Virgin Atlantic sacks 13 over Facebook comments
Businesses don't trust police over e-crime, survey finds
New no-advertising domain will deter some cybersquatters
MySpace finds a way to keep user-uploaded videos online
Virgin drops competition lawsuit against Sky, agrees to carry channels
FSA defends rules on life companies' use of with-profits surpluses
Corporate blogs could put readers at risk, warns security firm
Hustinx: nameless data can still be personal
Lords demand amendment to help the innocent get DNA off database
Employers should battle workplace bullying, despite absence of bully law
Law Commissions want to keep UK consumers' refund rights
Visa trials PIN payment card to fight online fraud
Justice Eady is not the source of all privacy rulings, says expert
Patent policy to be investigated by US regulator
Simplified Code for workplace disputes needs only Parliament's approval
High Court upholds contract entered into by mistake
Lego fails in brick trade mark bid
UK Government consults on consumer protection law overhaul
Phones 4U agrees to end unfair practices after Ofcom investigation
Argentine search engines told to block famous names
Insurance comparison sites have cleaned up their act, says FSA
Denial of Service and distributing hacking tools finally criminalised
Artists lobby for royalty rights of the dead
EU privacy regulator says US must agree to data swap court action
Firms should not sell payment protection insurance at same time as loans, says watchdog
Privacy watchdog issues guidance on FOI exemptions
Internet shoppers to get duty relief for Christmas
Visa's digital credit card could raise legal stakes for competitors
European Commission consults on network and information security
Jerry Yang to quit as Yahoo! CEO
Trade mark owner loses domain name claim against unauthorised reseller
Academics warn of EU 'three strikes' back door plan
BNP membership data breach: the workplace implications
Bribery laws to be overhauled
Law firm argues that links to its website abuse its trade marks
Packaging price hike to hit booming online retail
UK advertising rules may change to close YouTube loophole
Reforms bring increased competition to the Lloyd's insurance market
'Legislation fatigue' could undermine Equality Bill, says survey
Government announces new law for increased data sharing
ICO to get powers to audit public bodies without consent
The UK does not need a data breach notification law, says Government
Facebook wins record $873m fine against spammer
'Bloody' is an offensive word, rules ASA
Watchdog bans iPhone ad
Juror dismissed over Facebook poll
Axl Rose may have undermined own case over Dr Pepper stunt
European Commission consults on class action lawsuits
Lori Drew guilty in MySpace bully trial
Intel ruling sets tough dilution test for owners of famous brands
Mobile data price caps approved by EU Telecoms Council
US court narrows scope for business method patents
December
VAT Directive to be amended to battle VAT fraud
Competition inquiry accuses drug firms of patent clustering
Retail investment reforms will regain consumer trust, says FSA
Budget airlines break new rules on opt-in website pricing
Competition Commission casts doubt on broadcasters' online shop
New .tel domains bid to be world's phone book
Interflora sues M&S over Google keywords
DNA retention policy breaches human rights, rules ECHR
Disputes over group support may delay new insurance solvency regime
Why the IWF was right to ban a Wikipedia page
Ofcom fines talkSPORT over presenter's 'vote Boris' plea
Pair arrested over leaked BNP list
Carphone co-founder quits over secret share pledge
Court upholds 'Sequin Art' trade mark, says it is not descriptive
Is filming someone in the street a breach of privacy?
US insurance regulators vote to change collateral rules for foreign reinsurers
Company Names Tribunal's first ruling: Coke Cola needs a new name
'Feck' is not an offensive word, rules ASA
Why the IWF was wrong to lift its ban on a Wikipedia page
Web accessibility moves forward as WCAG 2.0 comes into force
Meg Whitman loses bid for governor domain names
Gowers attacks Government plan to extend copyright for performers
British Standard explains how to store data for use as evidence
PCI DSS stimulates investment in security
Why an emoticon won't get a trade mark in the EU :-(
UK consults on copyright reform
Scottish firm pays £120,000 over unlicensed software
Oz couple served legal docs via Facebook
How to use public Wi-Fi safely
UK will save its 48-hour opt-out, says employment lawyer
Elton John loses landmark irony libel case
ISP can use unfair practices law to back unlawful interference claim, rules judge
ECJ defines relationship between data protection and press freedom
Microsoft issues emergency patch warning for IE
Insurance brokers given chance to avoid mandatory commission disclosure
Beatles associate can sue over 'charlatan' claim, says High Court
IPO sticks to four-step software patent test
Yahoo! reduces search log retention period
Home Office to review UK's surveillance powers
Transferred signature cannot count as document approval, says High Court
Government wants to extend denial of royalties to dead artists' estates
YouTube music licensing deal breaks down
Sixties drummer wins right to Animals name
Courts, and not Tribunal, have jurisdiction over spectrum sell-off
BERR says WEEE needs tweaking
Premium rate regulator warns business partners of 070 scammers
New powers used for first time, says copyright lobby group
Japanese privacy advocates object to Google's Street View
Google chief joins Commission privacy advisory body
BSI consults on first British Standard for accessible websites
2007
January
European Parliament approves law to replace TV Without Frontiers Directive
Venice Project would break many users' ISP conditions
Tribunal backs disclosure of secret Ryanair deal
Computer waste law becomes active after long delays
Britons lose £4,800 each in unpaid overtime, says TUC
The information security professional is more than 'a necessary evil'
Apple faces US iTunes lawsuit
CSR slams US Bluetooth patent case
Brazil court orders YouTube shutdown
Luvvies in a fluff over radio frequencies
Phishing fraudsters get flashy
Government drops iris scan plan
Internet video patent suit hits Google and Apple
UK domain name dispute rules could change
US admits privacy breach on airline data
AT&T reluctantly adopts net neutrality, for now
New restrictions on opposing a trade mark application
£5,000 fine for fax spam
Wiki ordered to remove link to drug documents
EU data retention laws 'too costly' for telcos
Record sentence for VAT fraudster
Mysterious drop in fraud and spam
Email marketing abuse is rife among top UK companies
Internet business selling £30,000 franchises is wound-up
Cisco on brink of losing iPhone name in Europe
How to get rich on the work of a fallen software house
Betting firm falls at second hurdle in domain name challenge
Pretexting banned in the US
Disclosure of Government data mining could become US law
Competitive squeeze hits outsourcing market
ID theft attempts on the increase
Government proposes additional use of citizen information
Landmark trade mark ruling is overturned
New ITU head has no ambitions to run internet
Dishonest data protection notices could earn jail time
Piratebay's sovereign ambitions blasted
Freedom of Information Act can't catch a snitch
Cisco's iPhone trade mark under threat in US, too
Serious Crime Bill expands data sharing powers
Bush administration performs spy plan U-turn
EU investigators urge Commissioner to take on Intel
ID theft nets £85,000 a head, says study
Europe to ban sales of violent video games to kids
Government refuses to extend legal protections for search engines
Breach of .eu domain rules may trigger instant cancellation
AOL phishing fraudster found guilty
Prosecutions unlikely in water drinking contest death
Judge sentences 'hacker' PIs, clients
US court withdraws 'legal child porn' opinion
Employers let off hook on agency workers' rights
Indie music body will 'show teeth' to copyright abusers
Bank hit by 'biggest ever' hack
MPs investigate school fingerprinting
Google, Yahoo! commit to ethical code
Texas court bans deep linking
Mobile hacking on the rise, says research firm
YouTube blocks mobile video encoder
MySpace faces barrage of sexual assault suits
Belgian newspapers warn Yahoo! over links
BT's Home Hub runs on Linux
Computer-based exam discriminated against blind candidate
Apple DRM is illegal in Norway, says Ombudsman
France and Germany join Nordic campaign to unlock iTunes
IBM didn't destroy SCO code evidence, rules judge
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Software company fails to prove it wrote its own software
StreamCast fails to sue Skype
OUT-LAW is seeking a freelance journalist
Scottish Executive ordered to release secret documents
Sony's video metadata invention could be patentable in part
Siemens hit with €396 million price fixing fine
One in three businesses uses niche ISP
UK pension protection inadequate, says European court
Patients can boycott NHS system, says Commissioner
Royal data breach lands journalist jail time
Pan European medical records system proposed
London police can't cope with cybercrime
WTO raps US over online gambling law
TV quizzes should warn on cost and odds, says regulator
UK publishes new regulations to overhaul financial services
Data protection scam operators jailed
Wikipedia behind a hundred US court rulings
EU Commissioner warns US on gambling ban
UK procurement contract review drags on
Employee disputes rise because of new rules
European network will target email and internet scams
February
Online gambling firms will need permission to advertise in UK
City worker loses sex discrimination case
Google loses European GMail trademark battle
European Parliament stands firm on cross-border defamation law
Pecker pipped in porno pickle
Information Commissioner slammed for leniency
.Eu a hit with users, but a mystery to others
Dell caught up in alleged pump-and-dump kickback scandal
Ofcom revises analogue switch-off safeguards
ISP protection can shield employer against staff email, says US court
Kids have a right to all school data, says privacy chief
House of Lords asked to hear vital privacy case
Time trial for IT departments in daylight saving switch
Germany outlaws secret police snooping
British Horseracing Board wins right to keep database prices high
Oracle sued by blind workers in Texas
Paedophile trio locked up on chat room evidence
NHS asks Lords to clarify freedom of information and data protection clash
Jobs' plea to abandon music DRM is scorned in Norway
Beatles and Jobs agree on Apple trade mark
Lords oppose new media Directive
HMRC guides eBay traders on income tax
Samsung settles DRAM price-fixing lawsuit
Lords put end to long running software patent case
Blackberry maker sees off patent challenge in UK
Hello! invaded Elle Macpherson's privacy, says press regulator
EU Directive weakens copyright exemptions for schools
Email insult sacking was unfair, but blame shared, says Tribunal
European Commission will overhaul consumer law to boost e-commerce
New PageMySpace introduces automatic video blocking
New copyright police to increase raids and seizures in UK
Intel owed depressed employee more than counselling, says Court of Appeal
Mobile forensics turns up heat on suspects
Why the Belgian court ruled against Google
Google will appeal Copiepresse decision
Bogus online reviews face EU ban
Amazon slapped with cockfighting lawsuit
Forwarding an email can infringe copyright
UK workers find love in the office, regardless of company policy
Not all data thieves face two-year prison threat
Citizen journalism pioneer said Royal scoop was too hot to handle
Wiki can link to controversial documents, says US judge
Phone promotion's opt-out was not clear enough
European Parliament blocks patent agreement
Small companies given data protection guidance
SCO bloodhounds search for Groklaw author
NHS patient bar codes slammed
McKinnon will turn to Home Secretary should his appeal fail
FSA has power to order data breach disclosure
Court smack down for Russian piracy epic
Richard and Judy investigated in rigged phone-in claim
ICO gives qualified backing to security breach law
YouTube biker traced and questioned
Sex offenders' register to include senders of indecent email
Interception figures could mask monitoring of millions
Sex addict sues employer over chat room dismissal
Europe plans to extend DNA data sharing
Collar the lot of us! Blair adds whole UK to police suspect list
OFT sends bogus scam letters as warning to the public
Tide turns from YouTube to Joost
BPI seeks damages from CD WOW!
European Commission is the villain over .eu controversy
How cybercrime operations work – and why they make money
New Europol powers need new protection, says watchdog
Apple can use iPhone name after Cisco settlement
Doctors back controversial NHS IT system
Vexatious FOI requests were 'harassment' of transport authority
Online recruitment rogue stripped of £20,000
Microsoft ordered to pay out over MP3 suit
Newspapers brought financial woes upon themselves, says Craigslist boss
Golfer sues over Wikipedia defamation
Non-compete clause was reasonable, says Court of Appeal
Photos were 'grossly offensive' and not protected as free speech, says High Court
SWIFT sides with US in data spat with EU
MP3 players hit by patent infringement suit
Software as a Service needs a clear service level agreement
Reasonable endeavours less than best endeavours, but may demand sacrifice
Schools should teach typing to prevent RSI, says TUC
Unseen jurisdiction clause upheld by Court of Appeal
Expired warnings cannot influence employers, Tribunal rules
Cops may check crash drivers' mobile records
'Commercial scale' jitters delay Europe's IPR vote
ECB should have stopped SWIFT breach, says EU privacy chief
March
Motorola loses domain name case after failure to provide evidence
Lawn mowing ex-policeman cannot claim spy breach by private eyes
Sky takes ball and goes home
RFID security presentation pulled after legal threat
Korea orders Google to rewrite 'unfair' AdSense contracts
British porn domain mastermind is fighting US Government
Mercury Telecommunications feels Ofcom's wrath
EU warns Microsoft of new fines
Travellers to US left in the dark over information transfer
Sheriff awards damages of £750 for single spam email
Patent Office will become UK Intellectual Property Office
FTC mulls age verification for social networking sites
Google says filters reduce click fraud to 1 in 5,000 clicks
Bomb suspect sues Microsoft over undeleted porn records
ITV suspends premium-rate lines in growing TV industry scandal
Data sharing powers questioned in Lords
English court cannot hear MP3 patent case
Italian gambling ban breaks EU law, rules European Court
Banks unleash paper tigers over terror data probe
Fraud cost UK at least £13bn in 2005
Employers liable for homophobic abuse in the workplace
Turkey blocks YouTube
Verizon beats Vonage in VoIP patent spat
Data protection law is adequate, says European Commission
Former Wipro salesman sues for £1m in commission
Small companies must share environmental disposal burden
Atari can appeal because law may change before hearing
UK patent rules to be overhauled
Corporate matchmaking was not illegal financial aid, says High Court
Classic Brazil badge cannot be UK trade mark, says High Court
Get free advice on World Intellectual Property Day
Multimedia Directive proposal is revised
Viacom's YouTube lawsuit could test limits of DMCA
Banks break law by binning personal data, says ICO
Amazon documents delivered as 1-Click patent fight goes on
Hong Kong clears Yahoo! of privacy breach over jailed journalist
Domain tasting makes WIPO sick
BSA begins international auction crackdown
Google to anonymize user data
Cricket simulation beats Newsnight painting as copyright dodge, says expert
EPO rejects Court of Appeal request to review software patent law
German Gmail blocker wouldn't sell up for millions
Mobile phones and computer chips face new VAT rules
CD WOW! loses six-year parallel import battle with music industry
RFID chips will force changes to Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive
Nokia moves to block Qualcomm patents in Europe
'Bloody foreigners' is racist taunt, say Lords
Google will delete search identifiers after two years
Corporation tax cuts announced in final Brown budget
US wants all 10 fingerprints on entry
Premium-rate phone operators will soon need a lottery licence
Ideas behind computer games can be copied, says Court of Appeal
Man hijacks 90 eBay accounts
Google search rank claim thrown out for second time
Protecting and recovering vital records from disaster
Dispute resolution procedures are failing, says DTI
Oracle sues SAP for website espionage
US porn law quashed after nine year legal battle
Microsoft is still abusive, says EU competition chief
Verizon wins injunction against Vonage over patent battle
UK signs patent report deal with Japan
EU Directive has not boosted online services enough, says Commission report
Gambling Commission consults on data protection for punters
EU proposal seeks greater data sharing between police forces
European Commission broke rules over passenger data, Parliament told
Parliament to probe Government surveillance of citizens
Da Vinci Code was not copied, rules Court of Appeal
Engineers must take responsibility for privacy, says report
Government may back down on 'neutering' of FOI
Ofcom unveils tighter VoIP regulation
Retailer sues registrars in $12 million domain tasting suit
Games firm pursues 500 pinball 'pirates' through UK courts
Lords decline to hear McKennitt privacy case
IP Directive to harmonise criminal law across Europe
British shoppers hit by TK Maxx theft
Computers contain 300 pirate fonts, says typeface maker
British blogger wins dismissal case
Timetable published for Companies Act 2006
April
Porn domain defeated at ICANN
A view from BT on the future of passwords and security
Apple strikes deal with EMI but European regulators are not pacified
Hacker McKinnon loses extradition appeal
Founder of UK online bookmaker arrested by US
Home Office publishes data retention proposal
WTO rules against US net gambling ban – again
Monitoring of employee breached human rights, says European court
Dispute resolutions fail say harassed employees
Government proposes expanded child porn definitions
European Commission compromise on pan-European patent
US investigates Second Life gambling
Police data sharing plan faces the chop
Official: Powerpoint bad for brains
ITN sued for jail key replacement
FOI restrictions unnecessary, says Information Commissioner
Thomas re-appointed for reduced term as Information Commissioner
Utah passes trade mark search protection law
Trading Standards officers become copyright enforcers
AFP and Google sign deal on copyright
DNA database 'will span most of the UK population'
One third of people will resist ID checks, Government predicted
Image spam and how to fight it
15 countries call for EU sharing of DNA databases
EU poised for vote on roaming cap
Wi-Fi-blocking paint adds security to decor
Punter picture agency sold to Getty
Nokia's Qualcomm patent licence expires
Officer jailed for leaking police records to violent criminal
OFT consults on fairness in consumer contracts
Data collation can evade Data Protection Act, says Court of Appeal
Virgin sues Sky but Ofcom probe could interfere
Mainstream political party condones file-sharing
Vonage can't find workaround for Verizon's VoIP patents
Company thieves are most often trusted managers
Most staff will disclose passwords to strangers
US teen jailed for school's daylight-saving cock-up
Microsoft unhappy with Google DoubleClick marriage
Worker sacked on day before age law takes effect is reinstated
Phishing attack evades ABN Amro's two-factor authentication
Patent examiners revolt over pressure and lax patent rules
Wi-Fi leechers arrested
University admins lend phishers a hand
Suing a cartel should be easier, says OFT
Staff use of social media is an unseen threat, says security firm
Internet radio chief lashes out at judges
Barclays' chip and PIN readers will work for other banks
Details of 100,000 Bulldog customers stolen
ICANN wins court order against rogue registrar
US patent reform has better chance than ever, say observers
Google's AdWords set to face jury for the first time
Pirate radio: the pros and the cons
Ads surge secures Google earnings
Comparative advertising rules clarified by European Court of Justice
Spyware law proposed in US for third time
Attempt to curb FOI blocked by Parliamentary trick
Privacy activists attempt block of Google's purchase of DoubleClick
Specialist lawyers say tech firms failing on IP
Investigator fined for blagging details from Government department
Attempt to limit FOI will be heard again on Friday
GMTV suspends phone-ins over scam allegations
Vonage beats injunction for duration of appeal
European Commissioner hints at Microsoft break-up
Open Wi-Fi proves no defence in child porn case
IP crimes Directive approved by European Parliament
Gowers considered cutting music copyright to under 50 years
October rule change won't be a data protection crisis, says expert
Hackers debut spam and virus sandwich
ISPs urged to provide police with emergency contacts
Paper makers ran a cartel, rules European court
New law could save internet radio
Attempt to lift US online gambling ban
Lords to probe surveillance society
Sun breaks competition law, says trade body
Privacy watchdog slams EU-wide sharing of police data
Corbis loses battle for corbis.net
May
Information Commissioner demands new powers
Defence firm loses domain case against cannabis site
Microsoft wins Supreme Court case limiting US patent law
Lords ruling for OK! could rein in the paparazzi
Vonage wants retrial of patent case
Google asks court to dismiss Viacom suit
Most complaints to EU privacy watchdog are misdirected
Home Office promises proactive powers for info commissioner
Google resumes linking to Belgian newspaper sites
Nokia sued in US over messaging patent
Blogger activist will run for Yahoo! board
Vonage denied retrial in patent case
Stricter rules will govern premium rate TV quizzes
Legal action could follow Digg's encryption key U-turn
Correction: Peter Curistan and the Sunday Times
English football league sues YouTube
Roaming price cap shelved as negotiations stall
Government project reviews are not FOI exempt, says Tribunal
Net radio firm switches off foreign listeners
Only deliberate inducement can be punished, say Lords
Patent damages not refunded if EPO cancels patent
IBM and Amazon settle patent dispute with cross licensing agreement
Government threatens TV premium rate ban
26,000 M&S employees hit by personal data theft
India acts to unravel yoga patents
Medical details exposed by healthcare giant
Multimedia Directive passed by crucial Parliament committee
Mumsnet settles with Gina Ford but queries libel law
UK tech inventors defeated by cash drought, says TiVo inventor
Internet ad complaints soar as email complaints fall
Airlines face OFT action if flight prices mislead
BNP Paribas fined for weak anti-fraud controls
Green issues overlooked in IT procurement, says Forrester
Information Commissioner audits HBOS
Littlewoods bombards man by phone. Big mistake
Copyright damages should not be punitive, says UK Government
Microsoft insists open source violates its patents
US asks Europe to relax privacy rules for new airline deal
Software piracy remains stable, says BSA
Judge doubts Intel can defeat Intelmark trade mark
Dell suit will allege misleading sales practices, say reports
Copyright extension back on Commons' agenda
US to criminalise attempted copyright infringement
Fathers to be given six months' paid paternity leave
MySpace stands firm on paedophile data pressure
ID scheme not failing, just shifting
Google thumbnails are fair use, says Court of Appeals
FOI exemption for Parliament backed by MPs
The future of copyright: a perpetual right granted by courts
British judge asks what a website is
Arrest in London adds to woes of Allofmp3.com
Cross-border disputes law achieves EU consensus by ditching defamation
Wi-Fi radiation scare based on levels 600 times below Government limits
Internet radio rejects compromise deal on royalties
Mobile roaming costs capped across Europe
Spyware bill seeks Senate approval
PCC issues privacy guidelines on undercover reporting
Hotels.com sued over disabled access to rooms
Telegraph floored by DDoS attack
Google pulls essay adverts
Europe mulls anti-ID theft law
Competition regulator to probe Sky's stake in ITV
No basis to FOI amendment, says campaign group
Europe votes to restrict police data sharing
Authorities should analyse risk before sharing data, says privacy chief
Multimedia Directive agreed
University warns students over Facebook libel
Tyco fined for overseas transfers of personal data
Bloggers risk the sack, says survey
Data protection watchdogs’ letter to Google goes public
CD WOW! plans to take £35 million court defeat to Europe
No charges for webcam suicide audience
Personal numbers must carry cost warning, says regulator
40% of kids regularly visit forbidden sites
'Brown should rethink EU proposal on VAT'
Germany declares hacking tools 'verboten'
Judges define scope of McKinnon appeal
Firm wins compensation for executive time wasted in dispute
June
Government will take FOI case to High Court
Raytheon inventions are programs and not patentable, says High Court
Europol searches the web for terror manuals
Tiscali admits that email problems could last a week
TV ads sound too loud and rules should change, says regulator
Google's Street View could be unlawful in Europe
Government failing on privacy when sharing our data, say MPs
Wireless power limit raised to bridge digital divide
New VAT rules for chips and mobiles now in force
Employers should adopt the UK's strictest smoking laws
Online shopping patent sells for £2.5 million at London auction
Airline passenger data must be restricted, say Lords
Toyota Prius is not so green, says ads watchdog
Ads watchdog okays Intel 'world's best processor' claim
More Britons work 'excessive' hours than any other developed nation
European IT workers keep their jobs despite project over-runs
European Court expected to rule on Microsoft appeal in September
Substitute teacher's conviction for porn popups set aside
TV's over-zealous profanity police rebuked by US court
New anti-phishing technology could battle spam too
UK mulls admitting wiretap evidence in court
Bank of Scotland blames human error for data loss
Better privacy policies can make money, finds P3P study
UK consults on Unfair Commercial Practices Directive
Personal use of company mobiles costs over £1 million a day
Privacy International accuses Google of smear campaign
eBay jewellery store fined $400,000
Google makes data retention concession
Privacy chief warns EU on terror laws
Data retention laws do not cover Google searches, says Europe
Red hair bullying cases could end up in court
Qualcomm appeals phone ban in patent spat
Advertisers must prove claims to being the best
Police will share data across Europe against privacy chief's advice
Indian trade body sets up data protection group
EC dampens fears over IT tax
Lords refuse to hear Prince Charles privacy case
Rock star says piracy battle is lost
Dutch police arrest 111 West Africans in 419 clampdown
Cops smash paedophile ring
Texas arrests seven MySpace sex offenders
UK extends E-commerce Directive to terrorism laws
Employers must spot signs of depression, says CIPD
One in four web merchants do not know web shopping laws
Most companies fail to exploit value of IP, says PwC
Community Trade Mark documents now free and online
Manhunt 2 banned
Feds told they need warrants for webmail
Orange and Littlewoods breach Data Protection Act, says ICO
UK firm pays £250,000 for unlicensed software use
Badge designs are protected by copyright, says High Court
Public procurement: MEPs approve new rights for rejected bidders
Customers must be told of US bank transaction monitoring, say privacy chiefs
Ofcom hands out biggest ever fine over fake TV phone in winners
YouTube copyright fight hinges on whether it controls its content, says US court
MPs slam Government FOI proposals
EU search engine probe expands beyond Google
Press code bans snooping in wake of royal eavesdrop case
International effort on privacy protection is launched
WIPO broadcast treaty defeated by web activists
EU reaches SWIFT deal with US
Blockbuster settles Netflix patent claim
US court says viewing child porn not a crime but saving it is
EMI joins other majors on YouTube
July
WEEE Regulations now in force in UK
Slot machine inventions denied patents
Whiteboards could damage kids and teachers' eyesight
New ASA boss targets bogus web sites
Russian copyright wars to continue despite AllofMP3 shutdown
Lords curb termination windfalls for commercial agents
Direct Line squashes esure's mouse on wheels
Honeywell faces file-sharing probe from police and BPI
Dell must modify printer ads, says watchdog
Record fine for 'misleading' Richard and Judy phone-in competion
ISP told to block file-sharing in landmark case
Our data retention is not data protection watchdogs' business, says Google privacy boss
Patent attorneys welcome new department for innovation
Men jailed for inciting terrorism on the internet
Warrantless wiretap opponents lose brace of court cases
Deal struck on the phone is binding, rules High Court
IT worker becomes minister of e-commerce for second time
In-house lawyers under threat from whistleblowing duty
Careless and inexcusable data lapses slammed by UK privacy chief
Companies Act under threat from European Commission
Outsourcing demand rises in Europe
Oz watchdog accuses Google of misleading public
Experian rejects ID theft notification proposal
Top 10 e-commerce developments of the decade
BBC must protect privacy of woman in documentary, rules High Court
Your boss could own your Facebook profile
Sony BMG sues DRM developer
Strict copyright laws do not always benefit authors
IBM relinquishes IP for the sake of open standards
Second Life gets its first copyright law suit
French gambling monopoly undermined by web firm's victory
Google changes privacy policy again
Police gain data protection exemption for London surveillance
US patent reform clears House hurdle
Belgian ISP will appeal order to block file-sharing
Web radio firms cry foul over DRM proposal
Community trade mark holders must monitor own marks from October
European Commission proposes pan-EU small company structure
Government backs private copying but ignores compensation
European Commission cuts replacement deal with US on passenger data
Other search engines follow Google's disputed privacy lead
Contracts cannot be changed online without notice, rules US appeals court
ConnectU struggles to prove that Facebook stole its ideas
Disability question turns on employee's, not others', abilities
Intel charged by Commission over anti-competitive behaviour
EU finds clerical solution to privacy concerns
Data retention law passed in UK
ICO scamster jailed
VoIP services must offer 999, says Ofcom
New law will criminalise possession of extreme porn
August
Unfair insurance law should be changed, says Law Commission
Use of web archive did not constitute hacking, says US court
Lords appeal granted in Pentagon hacking case
YouTube says content will be filtered this year
Music pirate convicted in Led Zeppelin bootleg case
Wi-Fi spam man avoids can
Epilepsy-triggering advert given the green light
BA fine underlines need for strict policies, says expert
Google: Kill all the patent trolls
Trade in your software, urges innovative reseller
CCTV operators must not record conversations, says privacy watchdog
Music industry rebuffed across Europe on file-sharing identifications
Public Wi-Fi even more insecure than previously thought
T-Mobile forced to connect with mobile VoIP service
US bloggers set for journalistic shield
Martha Stewart criticised for swoop on town name
Congress approves six-month blanket wiretap warrant
Yahoo! faces US investigation over China disclosure
iPhone's keyboard prompts patent violation suit
Judge overrules jury and reverses $1.5 billion Microsoft payout
Cameraman drops first YouTube suit to join class action
Broadband claims mislead on speed, says Which?
First Response issues ID theft alert after burglary
Programmer granted royalties from commissioned software
Qualcomm loses battle to lift import ban
JK Rowling judge should have taken account of celebrity, says privacy law expert
Gambling ad ban hits overseas operators
Google joins patent swap group
Lords call for ethical hacker protection and security-breach notification law
Deal Or No Deal competition was misleading, says regulator
Airlines' wings clipped over misleading pricing
Dutch police arrest six in 419 scam
Government urged to tackle root causes of internet crime
Porn company Perfect 10 sues Microsoft
Sky-Amstrad deal probed by watchdog
Universal sells songs without DRM
Mobile phone door surveillance inventor loses out to Nokia
SCO loses long-running UNIX case
Qualcomm patent damages doubled by judge
Facebook given green light for contact-poaching case against ConnectU
PCC raps paper over online video
Intel flash memory merger given competition green light by Europe
ISPs tell BBC to pay for iPlayer bandwidth
Chinese firm claims World of Warcraft stole its fonts
Sky ad for 'free' calls given six month window by watchdog
Email stresses out one third of workers, says research
Product safety: don't let a crisis turn into a disaster
CV honesty improves but temps could still pose danger
Market for software flaws opens
Man arrested after pirated Simpsons movie is traced to a phone
UK e-commerce breaks £4 billion a month, says IMRG
Nokia steps up pressure on Qualcomm
Monster.com hit by personal data attack
Lawyer questions Tories' plan to reform Data Protection Act
Ryanair's Eurostar claims are misleading, says ads watchdog
UKIPO offers trade mark rule change guidance
Baby battle woman can’t claim data protection exemption for YouTube video, warns expert
Google changes Street View privacy policy
American Airlines sues Google over AdWords
Businessman loses battle for gripe site domain name
Man arrested for Wi-Fi leeching
Privacy and law: 10 ways to win public trust in a surveillance society
National Guardsman suspended over personal website
IBM faces Second Life strike
Church court says yes to mobile mast
Four out of five companies took no age discrimination action
Rambus accusations reveal Commission's appetite for action
Stolen satnav guides thieves to owner's home
Deal struck on net radio royalties
Power corrupts, says workplace bullying survey
Acquittal of man who viewed child abuse images is overturned in US
AT&T lawyers could sue over iPhone unlocking
AllofMP3 vows comeback as Russian court acquits boss
When e-money providers must verify identity – new guidance
Google, Yahoo! and Amazon sued over email patent
Sony accused of new rootkit security blunder
Putting files in shared folder infringed, says US court
All of world's biggest firms hit by typosquatting
What is personal data? Information Commissioner updates guidance
Microsoft settles eight year patent case with Eolas
Companies must be run for wider stakeholders, says new law
'Commercially unimportant' copyright infringement punished by injunction
Office printer particles raise health and safety fears
September
Mobile workers don't care about security, says Cisco
Website is not liable for teen's age lie, says court
Microsoft remedies failed to create competition, say state attorneys general
Rogue messageboard-posting CEO wins merger battle
Google avoids AdWords jury trial as opponent backs down
Privacy guidance explains when DVLA can share car owner's details
Text message ads were misleading and unsolicited, says watchdog
Equal pay claims push Employment Tribunal cases up by 15%
HR professionals criticise equality law overhaul
Large databases are not safe enough, says expert
Facebook was my idea, says yet another ex-Harvard student
Court junks $11m judgment against Spamhaus
Legal uncertainty hinders electronic invoicing, says EU task force
A crime is committed online every 10 seconds in UK, say criminologists
Google News to host newswire content instead of linking to it
UK and US offices team up to accelerate patent prosecution process
Plan to put everyone in DNA database hinges on human rights case
Net neutrality law is opposed by US Department of Justice
Good corporate citizens respect customers and staff, not just trees
Nokia faces Trade Commission patent probe
Consumer guarantee law may extend to software under EU plans
BBC broke epilepsy rule with flashing Olympics logo, rules Ofcom
Avvo founder warns of legal threat to all ratings systems
10,000 .eu names suspended amid cybersquatter allegation
Sony loses privacy complaint over Unfit Kids
Patent law passed in US, but Presidential veto could follow
ISP claims court ruling will force it into 'illegal' behaviour
L'Oreal sues eBay over counterfeit goods
Religious hatred: a crime from October, but exemptions are wide
Website terms incorporated by 'continue' button, rules US court
Perfume giant settles disability discrimination and harassment claim
Revolutionary label to focus on streaming as downloads falter
Over-budget IT projects need structural remedy, says expert
Google calls for international privacy laws and policies
FTSE 100 switchboards confused by data protection, finds survey
Europe claims UK botched one third of Data Protection Directive
Microsoft defeat opens door for more software rulings, says competition lawyer
Autodesk case tests whether software can be resold
Black market pricelist: stolen card data from 50 cents, bank accounts $30
California to add card controls and liabilities to data breach law
BSA agrees record £1.7 million settlement with unnamed company
Lawyers attack Nominet plan for domain name disputes
In-house lawyers cannot claim protection, says European court
Minister mulls intervention in broadband market
People are biggest threat to IT security, says Deloitte
Man sues God
Companies must take obligation for Braille bills seriously, say campaigners
SCO faces financial crunch after Unix defeat
Pioneering patent programme must be compulsory to work, says project leader
Privacy chief condemns weakening of EU data protection
First US lawsuit to test GPL open source licence
Free-market think tank urges EU to unbundle Windows
Workers lose jobs over 'eBay addiction'
UKIPO consults on fast-tracking patent and trade marks
Lawsuit over Virgin Mobile's use of Flickr girl blames Creative Commons
Apple warns that iPhone unlocks could cripple handsets
Pirate Bay files criminal complaint against media giants
GMTV phone operator hit with massive competition fine
GMTV hit with biggest-ever fine over competition deception
Record-breaking data leak down to poor policies, says Canadian watchdog
Second Life solidarity: IBM faces first virtual picket
A plea for clear guidance on privacy policies
Supreme Court will examine patent liability in product chain
Almost all CCTV systems are illegal, says expert
Dead woman's medical records case could undermine FOI law, says expert
Gambling Act is now in force
October
Would-be politician fails in Yahoo! and Ask.com lawsuit
Google proposes 'crumbled cookies' in privacy pledge
Data retention law makes little difference to telcos, says trade body
New Equality and Human Rights Commission aims for fairer Britain
Sky's ITV stake anti-competitive, says regulator
Emboldened Commission takes on chip maker
Law requiring disclosure of decryption keys in force
FHM flirts with the highest risks of Web 2.0
Web entry not enough for TV competitions, says Gambling Commission
Ofcom appeals order to release mobile mast data
German watchdog opposes Google purchase of DoubleClick
Author gives up privacy fight
Net's big guns sued over competitive pricing patent
Lords to rule on overseas credit card protection
BT users encouraged to share wireless connections
RIAA hits paydirt: wins first music-sharing jury trial
Bluetooth spam on the way as watchdog gives marketers green light
Web accessibility 2.0: new guidelines will be ignored, says critic
International design protection extends to Europe
Suit gets bitter for the Kwik-Fit fitters
Employment Appeals Tribunal refuses 'powerful' new evidence
California court tilts towards mandating web accessibility
Swiss transfer eludes damages limits in Siemens patent victory
Strong whisky laws proposed to stop fake Scotch
Disney download rapped for cost and clarity
Associated Press sues news aggregator
New .asia domain opens to trade mark holders
Patent translation costs set to fall as France signs pact
Europe's Google privacy verdict delayed
SWIFT will stop some US processing in 2009
BSA takes Northern Ireland firm to High Court alleging software misuse
Proposed global privacy standard is too vague and too weak, says expert
Sir Menzies and the law of age discrimination
Author and foreign court lose battle to remove libel from US site
MiFID gives 64% of firms a record-keeping problem, says survey
Schwarzenegger terminates data breach bill
US court demands stronger copyright filters for Morpheus
US Patent Office decimates Amazon's 1-Click Patent
Serial typosquatter agrees to pay $164,000 to FTC
Ryanair advert banned for slating Lastminute.com
Facebook made basic error with poor user safeguards, says lawyer
Mobile phones on aircraft: Ofcom consults
Tidy-hair policy does not discriminate against Rastafarians, says EAT
US ID theft bill seeks redress for victims
Orange's Apple deal to bear unlocked iPhones
Sheffield Wednesday can't unmask 'saloon-bar moaners', says libel judge
YouTube snubs online copyright pact
Microsoft abandons EU antitrust case
Man arrested for linking to pirated content – but what's the crime?
Home Office calls for new CCTV regime
UK man arrested in pre-release music raid
Italy proposes 'anti-blogger' law
Data protection exemption expires tonight
Opera composer proposes European fight for jury defamation hearing
US law on age proof in explicit images is ruled unconstitutional
European ageism ruling could change UK law on retirement
Government backs down on controversial FOI fees change
European Commission asks for new IP protection layer
Microsoft pays $240m for tiny sliver of Facebook
Someone might be stealing your domain name searches, says ICANN
Gutting of Amazon patent was helped by Amazon-owned company
Government hints at new national computer crime force
Public-private contracts could lose all secrecy after Scottish decision
Europe tells non-compliant MiFID states to 'hurry up'
Tarzan yell must be written in music for trade mark registration
World Cup Willie company loses case on own evidence
US ban on internet access tax gets longest-ever extension
Developer keeps software rights as implied term argument fails in court
US publishers object to anti-porn law
November
MiFID: Financial borders fall but small firms must beware, warns trade body
Lords back protection for overseas card transactions
Technology stars sued over Wi-Fi technology
NHS will not appeal landmark FOI extension into private sector
US privacy groups seek online ad-tracking opt-out
Velcro defies generic claim in domain name battle
Nine second delay sinks unfair dismissal claim
Wikipedia not liable for libel, rules French court
Government postpones company law reforms until October 2009
German gambling ban overturned
Blank media levy breaches should be criminal, say authors
Passenger data deal based on plan opposed by privacy regulator
Privacy laws should be overhauled, says European regulator
Blogger warned to delete Avis logo
Net giants argue for user-generation immunity
Google sued by university over core search technology
Fingerprint database has security flaws, says watchdog
Tech firms challenge software patent barrier in High Court
Foreign Office web security failed Data Protection Act, says ICO
New number regimes seek to protect callers
European Commission will investigate Google's DoubleClick deal
Public sector raps 1,700 staff over computer misuse
Stolen secrets allegation must go to full trial, rules High Court
Commission wants pan-Europe telecoms regulator
Animal rights activist hit with RIPA key decrypt demand
Most airline websites break consumer laws, says Commission
Consumer groups urge Supreme Court to curb patent power
B3ta served DMCA notice for Photoshop Prince challenge
Employers should take care with demands for experience, warns expert
Disability law can protect alcoholic workers
Public procurement Directive strengthens rights of rejected bidders
Small print is ignored and needs a rethink, says Government study
HMRC loses records on 25 million people in the post
Personal data is not a bar to FOI disclosure, rules European court
Most HR professionals ban Facebook at work
Facebook faces UK data probe
Red Hot Chili Peppers could struggle in 'Californication' lawsuit
Movie posters banned for 'glorifying' guns
Sony, Fuji and Maxell fined for price-fixing cartel
Inventor of revoked payment patent says UK system is a joke
Outcry over Tarzan's yell prompts trade mark clarification
Dismissal for texting in sick was petty and unfair, says tribunal
Amazon surrenders on One-Click shopping monopoly
Telling lies to a computer is still lying, rules High Court
Cartels to face private lawsuits under OFT plans
HMRC debacle puts data protection officers in the spotlight
OFT goes Christmas shopping to test website compliance
French record industry, ISPs in entente to boot off file-sharers
Businesses blind to the security risks of temporary staff
Cover version was too close to original, argues Guitar Hero lawsuit
When non-rivals merge: new antitrust guidance from European Commission
Gateway Inc. can't block rival's Gateway brand, rules EU court
Online sellers warned on UK cheque clearance changes
Change your passwords for Computer Security Day
FSA warns advertisers over web ads and sponsored link clichés
Ofcom sets two-hour deadline for mobile number porting
Do your Bluetooth marketing while you still can
Audiovisual Media Services Directive is passed
Google Maps Mobile knows where you are
Police ordered to delete old records of one-time cautions
December
Facebook backtracks on publishing users' purchases
Appraisals are dishonest waste, say staff
Business should fund domain name police, says expert
Privacy chief given another chance to seek new powers
Supremes won't hear copyright case against pirates' payment processors
Tout tax proposed by rock managers
VoIP providers will have to connect 999 calls, says regulator
Auction watchdog says eBay is illegal in France
European Commission plans security breach notification law
TK Maxx owner offers $41 million for record-breaking data breach
TV producer can't compete for three years, says High Court
Village wants to digitally disappear
EU agrees to overhaul VAT on digital services
Santa putting children's information at risk, warn experts
Employment Bill published by UK Government
Jerry Springer: the Opera cleared of blasphemous libel in High Court
Santa ignores children's refund rights, warn experts
Organisations should run privacy impact assessments, says ICO
Reckless Santa could cause yuletide chaos, warn experts
Half of EU firms outsource IT
Data protection law will be reviewed
Santa's hiring policies may discriminate, warn experts
Chief execs in firing line over e-disclosure
Santa: environmental catastrophe?
Amazon stripped of gift ordering patent
OUT-LAW News returns on 7th January
First criminal cartel convictions expected soon
FT.com must take Northern Rock memo offline, rules court
Microsoft faces new antitrust challenge in Europe
MEPs slam Commission freedom restraints in anti-terror name
FSA consults on plans to regulate connected travel insurance
No licence required to run a fantasy league – in US or UK
2006
January
Confusion over whose patch to use for Windows flaw
Nominet wins damages in data mining dispute
PC World 'misled' punters over discount lappy
How to sue a British spammer
Watchdog approves first overseas employee data transfer
Tech firms should sell 'digital experiences,' says Forrester
Google Talk accused of patent infringement
BlackBerry security warnings
How to triangulate location data, privacy and profit
Spammer faces $11.2 billion judgment
Morgan Stanley fires workers after strip-club visit
Five million duped by scams, says Which?
High Court approves service of a lawsuit by email
SCO hits Novell with copyright claim
Staff have rights to see job references, says privacy chief
Apple asks court to condemn Burst.com patents
AOL agrees to settle 'wrongful billing' lawsuit
FCC knocks telcos' secret plan to divide and bill the web
Man sues over chat room humiliation
US bans anonymous annoying emails
Look out for parcel delivery scams
How to win Champagne – and other regional trade marks
Microsoft's FAT patents threaten Linux, say critics
European Commission vows to improve cross-border tax rules
Patent Office gets help to find open source prior art
UK ratifies Patent Law Treaty
Does your website overstate its accessibility?
Carousel fraud: UK regulator was wrong, says European Court
Bank brands damaged by reliance on IT, says analyst
Can ISPs recover data retention costs in the UK?
Rise of small outsourcing deals threatens Big Six, says TPI
Appraising the Freedom of Information Act, one year on
Data Protection fine for private detective
Yahoo!’s Nazi auctions appeal dismissed in US
Coalition releases anti-spyware guidelines
SEC goes formal with IBM probe
Never email a job reference
Card fraud is changing direction
Search Engine Wars
Citizens Advice calls for 14-day cancellation right
Lords demand full costs of ID cards
European Commission consults on patent policy
DRM erodes consumers' rights, says NCC
Taxman wrongly fines 10,000 UK businesses
Revised GPL fights threats to free software
Mistakes found in 98% of US patents
Executive pay to be revealed by US companies
Skype affiliate can keep Skyp.com, says WIPO
BlackBerry users to get 30-day warning of shutdown
Mobile phones do not cause tumours, say experts
Christmas figures reveal massive rise in e-commerce
Fear of fraud hampers online banking, finds FSA
Website told to identify defamers
Google fights data demand of US Government
Medical research hampered by data protection fears
English court refuses to confirm software's pedigree
Supremes won't hear BlackBerry jurisdiction appeal
FTC asked to tackle adware firm
EU privacy chief wants tweaks to anti-terror database plan
US 'botmaster' pleads guilty
Is Microsoft fulfilling its antitrust settlements?
Data protection guidance for pension trustees
Ofcom to probe mobile roaming charges
Denial of Service to be criminalised by autumn 2006
Microsoft's source code offer is 'a poisoned apple'
Google cache does not breach copyright, says court
WIPO reports rise in cybersquatting
Wholesaler pays for using unlicensed software
Online merchants still rely on manual fraud checks
Record fine for ChoicePoint data breach
Poor call-centre security exposes bank accounts to fraud
One third of employers feel pressured to offshore
UK music industry wins lawsuits against file-sharers
Pool games did not infringe the game that inspired them, says court
City Attorney sues over Grand Theft Auto
UK hopes to change VAT rules to beat carousel fraud
Police collar AOL phishing suspect
Man sent to prison for selling Windows source code
ICANN revises .com deal with VeriSign
Valentine's Day card changes snub disabled shoppers, says NCC
ISPs ordered to reveal software file-sharers
Public procurement rules change today
UK courts saw fraud cases soar in 2005
Sony BMG to settle 'rootkit' lawsuits
February
Free speech concerns defeat UK Government
Transferred employees: guidance on new TUPE regime
Employee share plans should fit business goals, says CIPD
Regulator bans misleading premium-rate services
US telco sued over surveillance programme
Redbus and Demon founder denied RIPA appeal
Experts call EU patent system too expensive, less efficient than US
British BlackBerry users saved by High Court
Mobile phone tracking, girlfriend stalking and the law
Lords restrict terror website censorship plans
Government accused of inflating ID fraud figures
USPTO to re-examine JPEG patent
Warez pirates caught by Operation Jolly Roger
Patent oracle speaks
Apple sued over overly loud iPod
Parliament committee hears DRM rights and wrongs
Does 'inventive step' work, asks Patent Office?
A step closer to a single market for financial services in EU
AOL and Yahoo! to charge for bulk email delivery
Four-year 'limited patent' proposed
Google removes BMW.de over optimisation tactic
Lawsuit forces users to update Microsoft Office
BT reports massive rise in child porn requests
Online ticket agency closed by DTI
If Linus snubs new GPL, is that it for 'open source'?
European Commission objects to music royalty arrangements
More brand owners can seek .eu domain names
BitTorrent to enforce its trade mark rights
Personal use of P2P networks is legal, says French court
Could your business fulfil a demand for electronic evidence?
Only the European Community can sign jurisdiction convention
CBI issues warning about IT security
Google sued for selling Check 'n Go keyword
RIM explains contingency plan for BlackBerry ban
Competition probe of Philips over CD-R licensing ends
Email marketing: prior consent does not mean opt-in
How to cope with a major security breach
Video surveillance outfit chips workers
Government wins vote for ID cards
Target sued over web accessibility
OFT warns of online dating scams
Artists' resale right in force
Priva