Advances in technology, especially information technology, are moving at an incredible pace. Complex technology comprising hardware, software and electronic data is also an international phenomenon. Existing legal systems, which vary from country to country, are clearly struggling to meet the challenge. Factors relating to control, ownership management and the resolution of disputes in this field are only just beginning to reveal the extent of the issues, whilst satisfactory solutions are yet to be found. In this article Nicholas Gould discusses the challenges for the legal profession and points out that this ever expanding industry is yet to be fully recognised.
Victoria Russell provided a case law update paper and talk to the members of the South East branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators discussing the most recent decisions relating to adjudication enforcement and arbitration.