Interim measures – the cure to competition infringements in a digital era?
The European Commission has imposed interim measures, for the first time in over a decade, on Broadcom. Does this signal an increase in the use of interim measures, particularly in digital markets?
14 November 2019
COVID-19: Competition law considerations for businesses
We take a look at some of the key competition law risks and protections for businesses during this rapidly-evolving and unprecedented time
02 April 2020
What is my domicile and why does it matter?
Domicile is fundamental to tax and succession law. However, it is currently a key political talking point and is likely to face significant reform.
04 May 2023
Meta fined €390m by Irish Data Protection Commission for forcing users to accept targeted ads
We consider the recent Irish Data Protection Commission fine to Meta for forcing users to accept targeted adverts
27 January 2023
Investing in the UK's telecoms networks: Ofcom's plans to encourage investment
Ofcom recently published its consultation on plans to encourage investment in fibre networks.
13 February 2020
Is English law for dealing with financial settlements on divorce out of date?
This article considers how a court deals with financial settlements on divorce in England and whether it is fit for purpose
07 June 2023
Compulsory purchase – lessons from recent refusals
Two recent CPO decisions highlighting areas of risk and the heightened scrutiny around acquiring authorities’ conduct in respect of the negotiation process
07 June 2023
Tesco v Lidl - Tesco’s use of yellow circle on blue background found to infringe Lidl’s brand
Lidl has successfully sued Tesco for trade mark and copyright infringement and passing off in the UK in relation to Tesco’s use of a series of signs for its ‘Clubcard’ promotions, despite the Court finding that some of the marks relied on by Lidl were filed in bad faith
13 June 2023
University spin-outs: IP terms under close inspection following the Oxford Nanoimaging case
In a recent case, the High Court has recommended that universities review their IP terms to ensure contracts with students are not unfair under consumer protection law. Here we set out the key takeaways for universities and spin-outs.
13 June 2023
Preparing Local Nature Recovery Strategies
An update on Local Nature Recovery Strategies introduced by the Environment Act 2021 and described in DEFRA’s recent statutory guidance and policy paper
05 July 2023
EDPB publishes detailed guidelines on data breach notification
The European Data Protection Board has published supplementary guidelines to the existing personal data breach notification guidance issued by its predecessor Article 29 Working Party
08 February 2021
‘No-deal’ Brexit and Data Protection – Appointing a Representative
If you process data of EU individuals in the UK or outside the EU after a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, you may need to appoint a representative to ensure you are compliant with GDPR
23 September 2019