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Privacy campaigner vows legal challenge to Street View
A privacy campaigner will launch a legal challenge to Google's Street View
service, which was launched today. Simon Davies of Privacy International says
that he will pursue "a test case" against Google.
19/03/2009
Employers must not overreact to night shift breast cancer scare, warns lawyer
Employers worried about night shift work causing breast cancer must be careful
not to breach sex discrimination laws, a health and safety law expert has
warned. But organisations should review their risk assessments for night shift
workers, he said.
18/03/2009
Domain disputes rise, but could rocket under ICANN plan says WIPO
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) ruled on more domain name
disputes last year than ever before but has warned that disputes will rocket if
a plan to allow the creation of infinite numbers of domains goes ahead.
18/03/2009
Getty Images sues removal firm over website image
Getty Images is suing a removals firm for the alleged use of a
copyright-protected image on its website. The global picture company is taking
action against a removals and haulage firm based in London, JA Coles.
17/03/2009
Government outlines new creative industries' rights agency
The Government has outlined its proposals for a digital rights agency to help
encourage compliance with copyright laws. The Government wants creative
industries to work together on measures to encourage compliance with the law.
17/05/2009
Dragons' Den winner infringed own patent, IPO rules
A man whose invention caught the attention of millions of television viewers may
have infringed a patent he applied for himself 10 years ago. A contestant on the
Dragons' Den TV programme may have to defend his invention from legal action.
16/03/2009
OUT-LAW Radio: Is Google Street View legal?
19/03/2009: As Google launches its Street View photo-mapping tool in the
UK, we assess a legal challenge about to be mounted to the controversial
service
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