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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

Real estate

Collecting cash in the construction industry: tools for chasing debtors in light of further Government restrictions

The government has extended the restriction on the enforcement of statutory demands until 31 December 2020. The extension from the

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

Dispute resolution

In the line of duty: navigating directors' duties through times of crisis

A combination of disgruntled shareholders, increased regulatory scrutiny and the threat of insolvency-related offences is causing a sharp upturn in

Dispute resolution

Who's been up to no good? What to do when you uncover commercial fraud

Businesses already battling the effects of coronavirus and the resulting economic conditions will need to brace themselves for what may

Dispute resolution

Liability creep | Are the parents to blame?

With corporate groups covering an increasingly diverse range of activities and geographies, 'liability creep' is becoming an important risk management

Dispute resolution

What do the latest government measures mean for the construction industry?

Although the direction to work from home does not apply to site workers, the latest changes will put a focus

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

Tax

Early termination: HMRC clarify view of VAT position

Updated guidance on the VAT treatment of early termination fees and compensation payments will impact on any business involved in