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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

Digital Regulation

Digital Regulation 2.0: UK and EU announce details of major reforms

New UK and EU laws reboot the eCommerce Directive, update rules relating to online illegal and harmful content and boost

The New Deal for Consumers

What is the New Deal For Consumers?

As the 'New Deal for Consumers' navigates the EU's legislative process, what is the progress so far, what prompted the

Digitalisation

As a Service | Selling to consumers using a subscription model

Businesses increasingly offer 'subscriptions' for their consumer products and services, from digital content to physical goods. What are the legal

IT and data

ICO introduces 'stop the clock' measure on data subject access request deadlines

The UK regulator has looked to provide clarity for data controllers when they ask for clarification on requests for personal