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Dispute resolution

What can guidance on responsible contractual behaviours do for a construction industry hit hard by the pandemic?

Will the government's guidance on "responsible contractual behaviour" or good faith come to the rescue of parties in the sector

Intellectual property

Artificial intelligence raises new questions about purpose and scope of copyright

Could AI-generated works be eligible for protection by copyright or related rights?

Dispute resolution

Court of Appeal considers what interest a director needs to disclose

Decision in Fairford Water Ski Club v Cohoon & Ors is evidence of new approach

Intellectual property

'Crown use' defence in patent infringement claims hinges on authorisation

Appellate-level analysis of rarely used defence limits up-front protection for suppliers of goods and services to government

Commercial

Payment milestones and price adjustments in the sale and purchase of greenfield renewable energy project companies

The sale and purchase transactions of companies owning greenfield renewable energy projects present particularities in terms of payment milestones and

Commercial

Cryptoassets case law homes in on location, location, location!

Slowly but surely the English courts are defining the legal status of cryptocurrencies by confirming the rights that go with

IT and data

Age Appropriate Design Code boosts protection of children's data

Broadly applicable ICO code presents a significant practical challenge to online services and is unlikely to be just 'one of

Intellectual property

Judicial changes strengthen English Patents Court

Recent high-profile appointments and developments will bolster the UK's reputation as a forum for litigating complex patent disputes

Financial Services

New year, new Quincecare decision

Latest ruling on duty to protect against fraud is a victory for banks but fintechs must still be vigilant

Dispute resolution

Supreme Court paves the way for Covid-19 loss claims under business interruption policies

Small and medium-sized businesses closed during lockdowns could benefit from the final ruling in the UK regulator's test case