TECH LAW

摘要

The technology industry has grown up. It's no longer a wild west adventure, without law and order, like in the early days of the internet. Regulations are in place, legislation is being considered, lawmakers' understanding has increased, and lawyers specializing in technology-related practices, such as intellectual property, are realizing profits. In this special report on technology law, upside takes a close look at the lawyers and the policy-makers involved in the world of technology. Partners from top tech law firms such as brobeck, phleger & harrison; wilson sonsini goodrich & rosati; cooley godward; and fenwick & west benefited greatly during a the dot-com boom. In this special report, contributing editor phil lemmons speaks with managing partners at many of the leading technology law firms and reports on how they are coping during this tumultuous time and what their strategies are for regaining momentum. Associate editor kent german discusses the issues currently on the table for policy-makers, including broadband deployment and international trade. And new york editor eriq gardner talks with the infamous litigator william lerach as he awaits decision on whether he will be lead counsel in the class-action suit against enron and andersen.