COMP6023 Legal Issues Handouts

I believe I have accurately gauged the demand for paper handouts on the legal aspects of web publishing that we will be discussing over the next few classes. But if I have not, you can find links to everything here.

If you want even more please go to the COMP6023 resources page.

Libel
Tweet Revenge: Tory to sue 10,000 Twitter users who branded him a paedo.

Lalit Modi loses appeal against £90,000 libel award.

Facebook Libel.

Court refuses access to papers.

Lawyers for Rehab force website to remove article.

High Stakes in Oprah's Cow Row.

Movie could not libel mobster.


Image
Sarkozy and Bruni win Ryanair Payout.


Hate Speech
Bob Dylan investigated over incitement to racial hatred claim.

Prohibition of Incitement to Hatred Act (2006).

David Irving jailed for Holocaust denial.


Copyright
Who owns Sherlock Holmes?


Trade Secrets
Injunctions granted to spice burger firm.


Patents & Trademarks
People's Republic of Cork Trade Mark at Irish Patents Office


Privacy & Filtering
Max Mosley wins landmark privacy case against Google over S&M pictures.