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Copyright protection for TV formats: new guidance from UK High Court

The High Court has affirmed that television formats are potentially eligible for copyright protection under UK copyright law as 'dramatic works', even if the format contains elements of spontaneity.
20 November 2017

What are we to make of the government's Clean Growth Strategy?

The Clean Growth Strategy is intended to set out the government’s proposals for decarbonising the UK economy through the 2020s and early 2030s.
17 November 2017

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Bristol TechFin: demystifying the future of technology and financial services

There is a real need to demystify the tech infrastructural challenges and opportunities. We sum up the buzz from the inaugural Bristol TechFin – where the only constant is change.
16 November 2017

Manifest error case dismissed after seven year procedural history

The case of R (Hersi & Co Solicitors) v Lord Chancellor has finally been decided, seven years after judicial review proceedings were first issued in the Administrative Court.
16 November 2017

An introduction to Blockchain

Blockchain technology is typically associated with cryptocurrencies but it has far more to offer. This article explores what a blockchain is and looks at potential uses.
16 November 2017

NEC4 ECC payment mechanism: contractors and project managers beware

Some of the most significant changes in the new NEC4 ECC are to the payment clauses. This article considers some of the key issues which could trip up the unwary.
13 November 2017

A guide to initial coin offerings

Initial coin offerings (ICOs) have become the latest fintech trend. But what are they? We explain how ICOs work, why investors are so excited and why regulators are so alarmed.
13 November 2017

Reducing heat emissions: opportunities for businesses

Heat emissions are a key area of focus in the government’s much-awaited Clean Growth Strategy. We consider the key opportunities for businesses in this sector.
13 November 2017

Care Quality Commission issues annual State of Care report

Our health and social care team considers the key points from the Care Quality Commission's annual report on health and social care in England.
10 November 2017

Uber loses appeal in worker status case

The EAT has upheld an employment tribunal decision that two Uber drivers were workers, not self-employed contractors, and were therefore entitled to the national minimum wage and paid holiday.
10 November 2017

Food fraud: how will Brexit affect fraud in the food supply chain?

The rules around food safety and labelling requirements are clear and robust. Problems arise, however, on both an EU and a UK scale when it comes to dealing with fraud in the food supply chain.
09 November 2017

Are damages available for public procurement breaches?

If public authorities make an error in evaluating a tender, what should the remedy be? UK courts and European courts have different interpretations. Where does this leave authorities and bidders?
09 November 2017

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