Internet Law and Regulation Book

The fourth edition of this groundbreaking work provides a clear and authoritative explanation of the law governing the internet, both in the UK and globally. Written in a jargon-free style, it helps identify the practical legal questions likely to arise and explains how to deal with them effectively. Analysis of the latest case law is a particular feature of this new edition, as the courts address the uncertainties created by the new technology. Recent judgments - from both the UK and other jurisdictions - are explained throughout the text. * Addresses key areas of contention such as copyright, trade marks and domain names, cross-border liability, internet payments, online contracts, advertising, defamation and data protection in an international context * Updates emerging areas of importance such as encryption, obscenity, freedom of speech, tax and competition law * Includes coverage of the UK implementations of the E-Commerce Directive, the Copyright in the Information Society Directive and the E-Signatures Directive; the Communications Act 2003 and the Gambling Act 2005 * Deals with key international issues such as jurisdiction, applicable law and E.U. internal market questions * Covers important judgments such as King v Lewis, Bunt v Tilley and Totalise v Motley Fool. * Examines key international cases such as the Australian decisions in Gutnick and Cooper and the US Supreme Court decision in GroksterRead More