Internet Law and Regulation

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Described as the definitive guide to Internet Law, the 4th edition of this major legal work is a clear and authoritative explanation of the law governing the internet in the UK and globally. It details all vital issues surrounding copyright, online contracts and new cases and decisions.

The fourth edition of this groundbreaking work gives you a clear and authoritative explanation of the law governing the internet, both in the UK and globally. Reflecting the cross-border nature of the Internet, Internet Law and Regulation offers a comparative approach to themes that have arisen in multiple jurisdictions, as well as providing detailed coverage of English law. The jargon-free style helps identify the practical legal questions likely to arise and provides guidance on how to deal with them effectively.

Ensure you remain connected with vital developments in internet law, including:

• Overview of the Internet
• Copyright, Patents and Confidential Information
• Trade Marks and Domain Names
• Defamation
• Content Liability and Protection
• Enforcement and Cross-border liability
• Data Protection
• Communications and Broadcasting Regulation
• Contracts between ISPs, Content Owners & Others
• Electronic Contracts and Transactions
• Payment Mechanisms for Internet Commerce
• Prohibited and Regulated Activities
• Tax
• Competition Law and the Internet

Graham Smith joined the London office of Bird & Bird in 1983 and became a partner in 1985. He has advised clients in the internet field since 1994, particularly on liability and contentious issues such as copyright, defamation and cross-border aspects. He advised the States of Guernsey on the preparation of their electronic transactions legislation.

He has handled a variety of disputes in the IT sector, ranging from IT project litigation to software copyright. In 1995 he wrote, for Computer Law & Practice, the first published article in the UK examining damages awards in computer project disputes. As well as being the main author of Internet Law and Regulation, he contributes a section on non-contractual liability to the Encyclopedia of Information Technology Law (Sweet & Maxwell), containing a detailed examination of non-contractual liability in the IT field, including negligence liability of suppliers and consultants.

The 2007 Chambers UK Directory describes him as an "original thinker" and "first-rate litigator" who has "written superb books and articles on Internet regulations and the like" and is "particularly sharp on the highly technical aspects of IT - he really knows about software and systems development." He is rated by Chambers UK Directory as a Leading Individual (first tier) for Information Technology and by the PLC Which Lawyer? Yearbook as a Leading Lawyer for IT and ECommerce.

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