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Copyright protection for computer software - Court of Appeal holds firm

In SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, the Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by SAS concerning the extent to which copyright protection can be granted to computer software.
26 November 2013

New practical guide launched to help businesses become more resource efficient

Burges Salmon and LRS Consultancy have launched a new guide that gives businesses practical guidance on how to become more resource efficient.
26 November 2013

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Taking an interest in insurance

This article describes how a third party can take an interest in insurance cover and key issues to look out for when doing so including noting an interest, loss payee clauses and co-insurance.
26 November 2013

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Financial Services Series; Issue 2

Welcome to this issue of Financial Services Series dealing with the FCA’s enforcement powers and process. Read on for tips on the smooth management of the regulated firm’s relationship with the FCA.
25 November 2013

Doorstep selling regulations apply even where the customer asked for the visit

Our dispute resolution team considers the regulation surrounding cold calling and looks at the significant case of Salat v Barutis.
22 November 2013

Local Council winning when it was wrong

When responses to consultations are not properly considered by local councils, affected members of the public can, in theory, bring Judicial Review proceedings. What do the courts think?
22 November 2013

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Should schools be liable for failings of third party contractors?

This article looks at Woodland v Essex County Council [2013]UKSC 66 where a 10 year old girl suffered severe brain damage during a swimming lesson organised by her school but provided by a contractor.
22 November 2013

Everybody’s wrong – contracts which don’t reflect the agreement you reached

Poor drafting: Are parties bound by a contract even if it contains written terms neither party intended to be bound by?
21 November 2013

The valuation of partnership assets on dissolution

Our Food, Farming and Land team considers the recent case of Ham v Ham & another - and why is critical that thought is given and agreements reached before business relationships breaks down.
20 November 2013

Capital Gains Tax on Non-Residents holding UK property – is it time to panic?

Those residents outside the UK do not – with a few exceptions – pay Capital Gains Tax on UK real-estate. However, this may be about to change...
19 November 2013

New EU-wide tool to aid fight against IP piracy and counterfeiting

A new tool has been launched to strengthen the ties between IP owners and police and customs agencies. 
19 November 2013

Avoiding collisions: which country decides an international dispute?

The case of the Alexandros T sheds some light on the English court's approach to related proceedings issued in different European jurisdictions.
19 November 2013

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