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How IP is reshaping e-commerce strategies in China
New developments in e-commerce regulation bring the issue of IP infringement and the liability of e-commerce operators to light. A landmark case of E-land v Taobao in China removes the defense of the "Safe Harbor Principle" for the first time, and should serve as an admonition to online platforms.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 03 February 2012 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
Hong Kong launches public consultation on the framework for electronic health record sharing
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government recently launched a two-month public consultation to solicit views on the legal, privacy and security framework for the eHR sharing system, marking another step by the government toward reforming Hong Kong's health care framework.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 02 February 2012 | Practice Area: Systems
Data privacy in China - additional online user control and data privacy protections
On 15 March 2012, new provisions on data privacy in China will come into effect. This article from King & Wood provides an analysis of the new provisions and what they mean both for the protection of online privacy rights as well as for risks posed to current internet content providers.
Law Firm: King & Wood | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulators and Enforcement
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How today's companies are managing open source software
Do the developers in your company make legal judgments about open source software? How do you meet customer demands to validate the origins of the software in your products? This recorded webinar takes an in-depth look at how two leading technology companies addressed these challenges.
Law Firm: Black Duck | Published: 25 January 2012 | Practice Area: Systems
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SOPA and PIPA - the long arm of US copyright
Under proposed legislation from the US, content and copyright holders could restrict viewers' access to any website which they consider to include infringing material. This briefing outlines what the new bills propose, who's opposing them and how they could affect businesses in the UK.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
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Social media advice for US advisers: proceed with caution, maintain records and adopt robust policies
On 4th January 2012, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations of the Securities and Exchange Commission issued a National Examination Risk Alert concerning investment advisers' use of social media. In this alert, Bingham McCutchen provide an overview of the new guidance.
Law Firm: Bingham McCutchen | Published: 13 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Technology, media & telecoms - a look back to 2011 and forward to 2012
2011 saw a wide range of significant and interesting developments in the UK technology, media and telecoms sectors. This briefing from Herbert Smith outlines the key stories from each of these sectors and offers a preview of 2012 with a summary of expected developments.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 12 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Website compliance checklist - steer clear of costly breaches
E-commerce regulations are constantly evolving. Keeping on top of developments is a major challenge, but one that is crucial to address to avoid costly breaches. Wragge & Co's retail team has developed a website compliance checklist to help steer businesses through the key issues to consider.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 10 January 2012 | Practice Area: E-Commerce
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Regulation of Cayman Islands master funds: a new regime
Under the Mutual Funds (Amendment) Law, 2011 which came into force in December, certain master funds in the Cayman Islands will be subject to new regulations. This briefing explains who will be affected and what will be the impact of the regulation.
Law Firm: Mourant Ozannes | Published: 09 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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New Year financial services update
Among a number of topics, this round up of financial services news discusses the Government's response to the Independent Commission on Banking's final report and recommendations to improve stability and competition in the UK banking industry.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 05 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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