All Insights

Retail and Consumer

Supermarket clash underscores need for clarity from UK Supreme Court on trade mark bad faith

Bad faith claim succeeded in ongoing dispute but trade mark and copyright infringement and passing off still found

Energy and Energy Transition

Smart Power | Five top tips for managing distressed UK supply chains

What steps can asset managers take to protect the stability of their supply chains and minimise unavoidable disruption?
Energy and Energy Transition

Smart Power | How to make an 'orderly exit' from O&M agreements on renewable energy assets

What should be considered by an owner seeking to exit an operation and maintenance contract?
Future-proofing supply chains

MOVEit ransomware attack highlights importance of managing supply-chain cyber risks

UK and international breaches are a timely reminder that organisations need to properly assess supply chain security
Tech, Media and Comms

Wireless Infrastructure Strategy maps role for the future of telecoms in the UK

What is the background to the UK government strategy, its main measures and its potential implications?
Artificial intelligence

Rise of the machines: AI is opening up a new front in the war on cyber crime

All new technologies create opportunities for criminals and it is a constant race to stay ahead of the latest threats
Real estate

The Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016 to apply to existing rented residential properties

Landlords should be aware that all residential occupation contracts in Wales, whenever granted, will require written statement
Commercial

Marketinglaw update | May 2023

Welcome to the latest edition of Marketinglaw.
Regulatory Outlook

Advertising and marketing | UK Regulatory Outlook May 2023

ASA and FCA promote rules on advertising financial products | EU directive on empowering consumers for the green transition: environmental
Dispute resolution

High Court rules on substantial modification test in the UK Public Contract Regulations

Judgment considers when changes are substantial and need to be in a 'safe harbour' to proceed without new procurement
Blockchain

Defending claims against crypto exchanges in English law: the surprising benefit of turning up

High Court decision raises hurdle for crypto-fraud victims when tracing into the pooled assets of 'bona fide' exchanges