The CLA Computer Law Companion 1993
The CLA Computer Law Companion 1993

Author: Computer Law Association

Publisher: Computer Law Assn Incorporated

Published: 1994-01-01

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 9781885169006

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The first in an annual collection of essays on current computer law issues published by the Computer Law Association, Inc. (CLA). Each of the papers was presented during the Association's 1993 fiscal year (July 1, 1992 to June 30, 1993.) Part One includes several papers from the "Fundamentals" program held in November 1992. Included are a detailed & insightful review of the elements of a computer software contract; an analytical paper on the changing relationship between antitrust law & computer industry practices; effects of U.S. tax laws on operation of computer companies; transfers of intellectual properties & merging of digital technologies & multimedia. Part Two presents papers from "Doing Business in the Pacific Rim." Topics include internationalization of computer law; recent U. S. developments in software protection & reverse engineering & analysis of the chip protection laws of Pacific Rim countries contrasted with U. S. legislation. Part Three features papers from the annual Washington "Update" conference, including comment on the law of copyright as it relates to multimedia & an in-depth review of recent developments in copyright legislation & court decisions relating to software. Order information: (703) 560-7747.

Innovations Through Information Technology
Innovations Through Information Technology

Author: Information Resources Management Association. International Conference

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 750

ISBN-13: 9781591402619

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Innovations Through Information Technology aims to provide a collection of unique perspectives on the issues surrounding the management of information technology in organizations around the world and the ways in which these issues are addressed. This valuable book is a compilation of features including the latest research in the area of IT utilization and management, in addition to being a valuable source in support of teaching and research agendas.

Software and Internet Law
Software and Internet Law

Author: Mark A. Lemley

Publisher: Aspen Publishers

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 1160

ISBN-13:

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This unique area of the law calls for a comprehensive, in-depth casebook that can meet the challenge and this is it! to keep up with the constantly changing world of Internet Law, The authors of SOFTWARE AND INTERNET LAW have designed the Internet materials to serve as the nucleus of an Internet Law class. Along with the authors' companion website, this casebook offers complete coverage of all aspects of computer law including hardware, software, The Internet, and E-commerce. What makes this casebook such a necessity for your Software or Internet Law course? Offers a traditional casebook with a cases-and-notes pedagogy, paired with a website that features important and cutting-edge cases and articles Presents an invaluable combination of original text, significant cases, challenging problems, and exemplary questions mixed with the authors' insight based on their cumulative scholarship and classroom experience Illuminates the many roles of lawyers servicing the software industry and Internet such as: Drafting or negotiating agreements For The custom development of software Knowing how to protect a firm's overall intellectual capital in software Reviewing a website to ensure that no illegal content is posted there Litigating claims and settling disputes between their clients and other firms Integrates legal concepts from a variety of fields such as contract law, intellectual property, and antitrust law to promote dynamic thinking and problem solving in this fast-paced field Raises questions about the adequacy of existing laws for adapting To The challenges posed by computer software And The Internet Discusses innovative licensing agreements such as 'shrink-wrap licenses' for distributing mass-market information products Considers economic issues in computer law, especially those derived from 'network effects' in which the function of software or hardware depends upon pre-existing and patented software Allows professors to supplement the existing material with their own material or content from the authors' website to explore a topic in greater depth SOFTWARE AND INTERNET LAW features such hot topics as: Free speech Jurisdiction Electronic commerce Domain names Spam Security Internet regulation