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News Ashley Hurst, associate in the media litigation department at law firm Olswang, said: "A defamatory statement may be libellous if it is made to a third party and refers to a particular individual or company. [04 Jun 2007]
Are you breaking the wi-fi law?
News As more money is spent on wireless broadband connectivity and people store important information on their computers, wi-fi theft will become an area that the police and legislators will increasingly have to concentrate on, said Clive... [18 Apr 2007]
Apple gets lawyers in over 'pod' companies
News Sarah Wright, intellectual property solicitor at law firm Olswang, said Apple's decision to send a letter to Mach5Products is not unusual and they may not expect or intend to take the matter all the way to court. [15 Aug 2006]
Are you on call 24/7?
News Clive Davies, a partner at law firm Olswang, told silicon.com: "I think it's an opportunity to use time more efficiently. Employees feel pressured to be available to bosses at all hours of the day, a study suggests. [02 Aug 2006]
Analysis: E-tailer credit card cover-up - California dreamin'?
Comment Marc Dautlich, senior solicitor at law firm Olswang, said: "The bottom line is in the UK there is not a positive obligation to tell consumers about a breach. Olswang's Dautlich added: "I think that this... [10 May 2006]
Leader: Think big, not different
Leader In March, when the Apple v Apple trial began, Olswang solicitor Sarah Wright told silicon.com: "It's always dangerous to give undertakings about future use, saying 'we won't use the brand for this' or 'we won't do that'. [08 May 2006]
UK consumers left in the dark on data breaches
News Clive Davies, a partner in the law firm Olswang, told silicon.com: "There is no obligation to tell everyone [about breaches] but people could find out about it. A number of high-profile data security breaches have... [02 May 2006]
How much does NHS IT chief Granger earn?
News Dan Tench, partner at law firm Olswang, called the DoH's delay in simply deciding whether to release the information "unconscionable" and he accused officials of stringing silicon.com along. The Department of Health... [20 Apr 2006]
Apple v Apple: Hefty settlement on the cards?
News Sarah Wright, a solicitor at law firm Olswang, said: "An injunction is not automatic. Olswang's Wright also encouraged companies drafting trademark agreements to look to the future: "It's always... [29 Mar 2006]
Microsoft to prosecute European phishers
News Law firm Olswang is acting for Microsoft in the four UK lawsuits but has not named the individuals or the ISP involved. Microsoft is filing lawsuits against more than 50 Europeans as part of a crackdown on phishing... [21 Mar 2006]
Opinion: Ofcom reins in VoIP and NGNs
Comment Olswang solicitor Simon Muys gives a glimpse of what to expect as these regulations take hold. Simon Muys is telecoms solicitor at London-based law firm Olswang. Ofcom appear to have done it again. In... [14 Mar 2006]
Banks plan to share cardholder data
News Clive Davies, a partner at technology law firm Olswang, said there could be some sticking points in the plan. Four major credit card issuers are planning to share cardholder information with each other and credit... [02 Dec 2005]
Public ready to shun TV over mobile
News A report from Entertainment Media Research (EMR), commissioned by legal firm Olswang, has found that 70 per cent of consumers have no interest in watching TV on their mobile phones, citing poor quality and high prices as... [08 Nov 2005]
Opinion: It's all about 'right-sourcing'
Comment Given the recent collapse of some high-profile IT outsourcing deals, Olswang's Simon Briskman outlines the sourcing strategies available - and how to choose the right one for your business. Simon Briskman is a partner in... [31 Oct 2005]
Taxman threatens to sue EDS for credits 'bodge job'
News Clive Davies, a partner in law firm Olswang, said: "It just goes to show the continuous difficulty making these large contracts work in the public sector. HM Revenue and Customs, formerly the Inland Revenue and Customs &... [11 Oct 2005]
