A way of processing data which does not differentiate between different bits of data when it moves through the network, so that all traffic (eg voice calls, web browsing, gaming, etc.) is treated equally.

A number allocated by a telephone company which identifies the line from which a call has been made, usually the same as the directory number

A number stored in the network and applied as the calling line identification (CLI) of an outgoing call it can be either a network or a presentation number.

ARCHIVED—this archived case hub reflects the position of the date to accept commitments on 11 July 2022; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline. Case facts Outline European Commission Article 101 TFEU investigation into a network sharing agreement in the Czech mobile telecommunications market between O2, CETIN and T-Mobile (Case AT.40305). Latest development On 11 July 2022, the Commission accepted commitments from T-Mobile CZ, CETIN and O2 CZ (and their respective parent companies, Deutsche Telekom and PPF), and therefore closed its investigation.The Commission has decided to accept revised commitments offered by the parties which would modernise the mobile network equipment to enable more flexibility and independence for the two sharing parties in certain radio frequencies. The parties have also agreed to review and change the financial conditions for unilateral network deployments and to improve the contractual provisions limiting information exchange to the minimum necessary for the operation of the shared network.Under the final commitments, the parties have agreed to implement measures to ensure that CETIN effectively prevents information spill-over between T-Mobile CZ and O2

A piece of apparatus forming part of a public network but situated in a fixed position on customer premises which enables equipment that is not part of a public network to be readily connected to or disconnected from a public network.

The edge of a network at which the network is connected to other networks or to terminal apparatus, eg a telephone.

The pattern of links connecting pairs of nodes of a network.

Providing access to, or making available, some or all of the disaggregated elements and/or functions of a telephone network—usually the local portion of the network—for interconnecting carriers to use in serving their own customers.

Where two communications providers networks are interconnected, each must be able to understand the technical operation of the other in order for services to inter-operate across the interconnection boundary. The technical characteristics that allow for that understanding is the network-network interface. Each network must provide an interface at the point of connection and only where these interfaces are compatible will there be interoperability.

The purpose of networking and business development is not to generate sales, leads or push a promotion. Meeting individual people and getting to know them would be a very inefficient way of doing this. The point of networking is to increase the visibility and credibility of your firm and of individual lawyers. As a by-product, it is likely to produce a trusted network of contacts and suppliers. First steps Before tackling networking for the first time, some essential initial practical steps to take include: • consider where your firm sits in the market and if there is a marketing department, talk to them—they will be pleased to help lawyers get the message of the firm across • in a firm without a marketing department, work out what is different about the firm, compared to other firms—is it something legal such as international expertise or in house advocacy? Or something practical such as offering a free half-hour interview? • it helps to have a focus on who the lawyer wants to build

Understanding neurodiversity is important for both employers and employees as part of creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace. It is also important as part of ensuring an employer meets its legal obligations, for example to make reasonable adjustments for disabled job applicants and employees. This Practice Note: • considers what is meant by neurodiversity and neurodivergence, including associated conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyscalculia, dyslexia, dyspraxia and Tourette Syndrome • outlines the relevant legal framework, including obligations under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010), the public sector equality duty, contractual issues when changing terms and conditions of employment and health and safety obligations • looks at practical steps employers can take to make the workplace a diverse and inclusive environment, in particular in respect of recruitment processes, by carrying out individual assessments, by allowing remote working, by providing training and in the handling of conduct issues The concept of neurodiversity Neurodiversity refers to the different ways the brain can work and interpret information. Most people are neurotypical, meaning that their brain functions in the way

PI & Clinical Negligence analysis: Harry Lambert, a barrister at Crown Office Chambers and founder and head of the Centre for Neurotechnology and Law, considers the coming advances in neurotechnology and their potential impact upon rehabilitation and game-changing implications for personal injury and clinical negligence.