Intellectual property and information technology

The song is a steal at $12,000
The recording industry's first major win of its kind against an individual in the fight against music piracy in the US has attracted global attention. In this article, Bell Gully senior associate Heidi Leslie looks at the case some say is a further warning that individuals breaking the law on home computers may face tougher action.

Time for a check-up on internet risk
As aggrieved parties flex their court muscles globally - and New Zealand's own laws tighten -Bell Gully senior associate Heidi Leslie discusses why it may be time for New Zealand business to tackle the risk of staff emails, text messages and even blogs.

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