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Doing business with citizen developers: Beware the legal pitfalls
Comment Citizen developers represent an innovative new way of creating software - just be mindful of the legal complications, says lawyer Mark Crichard. One quarter of business applications will be created by citizen developers... [23 Nov 2009]
The IT Consulting Skill Set
White Paper For any consultant who has worked for a professional services firm, theres no question what the product is; like a lawyer or an accountant, were selling billable hours. What do we sell when we sell consulting? [22 Oct 2009]
Credit card hacker pleads guilty to fraud worth millions
News Gonzalez' lawyer, Rene Palomino, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A 28-year-old Miami man who made millions breaking into computer networks and stealing credit card numbers pleaded guilty on Friday... [14 Sep 2009]
US ramps up probe into Microsoft-Yahoo! search deal
News When there are three major companies in a market, and two of them decide to join forces, that almost automatically provokes a review, said Matthew Cantor, an antitrust lawyer with Constantine Cannon in New York. [14 Sep 2009]
How green credentials are shaping IT contracts
Comment Green IT is not just a buzzword - sustainability is finding its way into contracts throughout the IT industry, says lawyer Mark O'Conor. Being green does not come naturally to the information technology sector. [10 Sep 2009]
Microsoft, Amazon, Yahoo! join fight against Google Books
News The coalition, which is expected to be announced in a couple of weeks, will be co-led by antitrust lawyer Gary Reback, Brantley said. Reback is the second prominent lawyer to be linked this week with the... [21 Aug 2009]
Facebook faces lawsuit over privacy concerns
News The plaintiffs' lawyer did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A group of Facebook users filed a civil lawsuit in the US on Monday that alleges the social networking site is violating California consumer... [18 Aug 2009]
Virtualisation: Get the contract right
Comment Lawyer Mark O'Conor offers some advice. Virtualisation promises many business benefits - but only if you structure the agreement correctly. Virtualisation offers enhanced ways to use redundant processing power but... [12 Aug 2009]
Building Bridges Between IT Shops, Legal Teams and Security Staff: Preparation and Collaboration Are Key for Successful e-Discovery
White Paper Especially in the case of the large decentralized enterprise, there also needs to be a lawyer who is familiar with the enterprise IT architecture and topography. One of the toughest parts about creating an e-discovery... [05 Aug 2009]
Cloud computing: Is it worth the legal risks?
Comment The cloud throws up a raft of legal and security concerns - but that doesn't mean you shouldn't embrace it, says lawyer Mark O'Conor. The drive for cost savings and added pressure of ensuring resources are used in a way... [22 Jul 2009]
Mobile directory - invasion of privacy or invaluable service?
Comment Lawyer Ruth Hoy weighs in. Does the UK's new mobile phone directory go far enough to protect your privacy? Last week's launch of the UK's first mobile phone directory, which claims to be able to connect anyone to more... [25 Jun 2009]
When will organisations pay for data breaches?
Comment Lawyer Grant Campbell urges those involved not to lose momentum. More than a year after appearing on the statute books, the info watchdog's power to fine is not yet operational. Data losses have provided the UK press... [02 Jun 2009]
Legal Eye: How to save money with offshoring
Comment Lawyer Scott Thiel offers some tips for what to put in your contract. Looking to save money from offshoring? In the current economic climate, projects aimed at reducing operating costs are at the forefront of businesses'... [26 May 2009]
Tracking Prospective Customers and Keeping Them - An Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. Case Study
White Paper ATG) provides title insurance to homebuyers and lenders through a network of 3,000-4,000 lawyer members and an expert staff in Illinois and Wisconsin. Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc. ATG had a two-fold challenge. [01 May 2009]
Does Pirate Bay verdict spell trouble for Google?
Comment The Pirate Bay outcome could have wide and lasting implications for the likes of Google and YouTube, says lawyer Simon Levine. Last week's verdict that the four founders of The Pirate Bay file-sharing website were guilty... [28 Apr 2009]
