Who’s Who Legal: Internet and e-commerce is a fast moving practice area that has undertaken significant technological change over the years. How do you keep up to date with these technological developments and what difficulties does this create?
Paulo Brancher: Above all, I really like technology, and to be aware of the new trends, softwares, devices, services, etc. Each time there is news regarding these matters, legal issues regarding data protection, licensing, tax and so on arise. I am a member of many national and international technology related associations, which helps a lot.
Zbynek Loebl: I try to follow the latest developments in the areas of which I have been focusing in the long-term, which are online dispute resolution and internet domain names; fortunately, both these areas are quite wide and relate to issues like authentic electronic documents, e-commerce regulation, IP rights, cybersecurity, internet governance etc. The best approach on how to keep up-to-date with the latest developments is to be part of such developments.
Don McAleese: Yes, this can be a challenge. However, it does help when you have a strong interest in how technology is changing and evolving (it is a nice distraction from the law!). I subscribe to quite a number of technology publications and news services. I also participate in a number of technology industry groups.
Francoise Gilbert: Since my practice focuses on information privacy/security and cloud computing, I am interested in those technology developments that are associated with cloud computing, or that may cause privacy or security concerns.
With respect to my privacy/security practice, I am always interested in new developments with consumer products or services because they usually raise numerous information, privacy and security issues. I follow new business trends through reviewing the news that I receive through RSS feeds from technical press such as Techdirt, Techcrunch, and Wired. I try to attend trade shows regarding a particular industry, such as the upcoming CTIA, in San Francisco, to walk around and see the new products, or to attend technical or business presentations during the show. I am also a member of several LinkedIn groups that gather individuals interested in new technologies. Some of these groups are very active, and provide opportunities to read about new technologies.
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Source: whoswholegal.com
By: Paulo Brancher, Francoise Gilbert, Zybnek Loebl, and Don McAleese
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