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Dispute resolution

Government's new procurement policy accelerates delivery of social value

Our two-part view of social value in public procurement opens with a look at a radical policy development that gives

Intellectual property

Unwired Planet unpacked: are English courts the de facto global tribunal for SEP licensing disputes?

Is the UK now effectively the forum for determining global FRAND licence terms, and, if so, is that a bad

IT and data

The Information Commissioner's Office proposes fine methodology for data breaches

UK data protection regulator's draft fines regime looks to weigh up the ability to pay proposed penalties, any undue financial

The New Deal for Consumers

Are you getting ready for the New Deal for Consumers?

It's time to start planning for the reforms that are introducing 'GDPR level' fines for breaches of consumer law –

Defence, Security and Aerospace

Defence Infrastructure Organisation publishes £3bn procurement pipeline

Details of future spending plans on infrastructure over the coming years for the UK armed forces will help suppliers better

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

The future of work in the gaming sector

As economies begin to recover, games businesses that were well-placed to respond to the challenges posed by Covid-19 are having

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

GeForce Now: cloud-based gaming challenges licensing and distribution models

The rise of cloud-based gaming offers users new ways to play games, but for publishers and distributors, some of the

Tax

HMRC change in policy on VAT on lease break fees and liquidated damages on termination

Updated guidance on the VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments will impact current and past real estate

Dispute resolution

Court finds in favour of policyholder claims for Covid losses under business interruption

Judgment finds in favour of issues raised by the UK regulator on behalf of policyholders over business interruption cover and

Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT)

Appeals court hands down the UK's first judgment on automated facial recognition

Ruling that the use of automated facial recognition by the South Wales Police was unlawful has broader significance for businesses