Hi, Here is your weekly round-up of highlights from OUT-LAW News. As always, click the links to read the full stories of the summaries below or see these and many other stories from this week's news at http://www.out-law.com/page-5951. You can also access our archive of weekly emails at http://www.out-law.com/page-7793. The OUT-LAW Team ***Free OUT-LAW Breakfast Seminars*** London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow and Edinburgh Please note: All London events are fully booked October 2007: Promotions: the new regime for prize draws and competitions November 2007: How to monitor employees legally See: http://www.out-law.com/page-6024 ***This week's highlights from OUT-LAW News*** 1. New .asia domain opens to trade mark holders A new top-level domain has been launched this week. The first 'sunrise' period for .asia names is only for holders of registered trade marks. Where a name has more than one qualifying applicant, an auction will be held to determine the winner. 11/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-8543 2. California court tilts towards mandating web accessibility California law may require websites to be accessible to disabled internet users, according to a ruling in a case against retail giant Target. Despite recent improvements to the accessibility of Target.com. 10/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-8539 3. Suit gets bitter for the Kwik-Fit fitters The Kwik-Fit garage chain is being taken to court accused of violating musical copyright. Royalties agency the Performing Rights Society (PRS) is suing the company because of the volume at which mechanics play the radio while working. 09/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-8537 4. Employment Appeals Tribunal refuses 'powerful' new evidence A worker has won the right to compensation for his sacking after being accused of poaching customers from his employer and starting up his own rival firm. The employer lost the case despite a tribunal finding 'powerful evidence' in the employer's favour. 09/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-8538 5. Bluetooth spam on the way as watchdog gives marketers green light The Information Commissioner will no longer regulate the use of Bluetooth mobile technology, prompting fears of a wave of 'bluetooth spam'. The Commissioner no longer considers the wireless connection technology to be covered by the UK's privacy laws. 08/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-8533 6. Lords to rule on overseas credit card protection A forthcoming decision by the House of Lords could seriously dent confidence in cross-border e-commerce. The Lords have been hearing arguments in the case this week. 05/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-8530 ***OUT-LAW Radio*** We investigate how a recent ruling could undermine Freedom of Information laws, and look into how BT is finally making Wi-Fi sharing safe. 04/10/2007 http://www.out-law.com/page-7212 ***About this email*** This is a weekly email for subscribers of OUT-LAW.COM, a website run by international law firm Pinsent Masons of 30 Aylesbury Street, London, EC1R 0ER. Feel free to forward this email to your friends. If someone forwarded this email to you and you'd like your own subscription, register free at http://www.out-law.com. Existing subscribers: you can manage your profile at http://www.out-law.com/page-520. The email address for this subscription is <>. Feel free to give us your feedback by replying to this email. To unsubscribe, please reply with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the subject line. (We'd also appreciate you telling us why you've decided to unsubscribe.)