Changing Rules for P2P and Cloud Computing

P2P and Cloud Media Summit, May 6, 2010

Topic: Global Perspective – Changing Rules for P2P and Cloud Computing

The panelists discussed a variety of issues and answered questions oncerning P2P and cloud computing in front of delegates from media, entertainment, finance and technology sectors. Some of the topics explored were:
– What are the key laws and regulations that P2P and cloud computing software developers and distributors need to observe in various jurisdictions?
– What changes are taking place in the regulatory environment affecting P2P and cloud-computing technologies?
– What will be the impact of recent lawmaking actions and court rulings?
– What else has to happen from a legal and policy standpoint to foster investment and commercial development of P2P and cloud computing?

Moderator: Roger Scadron, Managing Partner, FTI Consulting

Panelists:
Jim Burger, Member, Dow Lohnes
Steve Masur, Managing Director, MasurLaw
Matt Neco, Principal, Consulting, Legal, Mediation & Strategy Services
Gregg Perry, Assistant Professor, St. Edwards University
Jason Roks, Digital Media Analyst
Dan Schnapp, Partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed
Melody Torbati, Of Counsel, Morrison & Foerster