Are you ready for the rise of RegTech innovation?
The rise of RegTech solutions to simplify regulatory compliance continues unabated, but are product providers and regulated firms ready for the practical and legal challenges ahead?
20 October 2016
If it looks like a KitKat… why perception alone isn’t enough for shape trade marks
As Nestlé loses its battle to register the 3D shape of its KitKat bar as a UK trade mark, we set out some practical tips for businesses wishing to register their products as shape marks.
26 June 2017
Where there's a will, there's a way to correct it
A decision in the High Court has found that where a will does not reflect the testator's intention, the court may intervene to interpret the will to give effect to their wishes.
02 July 2014
When your settlement discussions will be disclosable to your opponent
It would be a mistake to think that all settlement discussions are protected from being provided to your opponent on the grounds of privilege, as a recent case illustrates
11 December 2018
When is it yours? Tax and the redirection of cash
A couple of recent tax cases raise the question again of the application of the old principle that earnings are taxed when they are received.
03 March 2016
When does third party use of a trade mark cross the line from informative to misleading?
The Court of Appeal has provided clear guidance on the distinction between informative and misleading use of a trade mark by a third party.
30 June 2017
Unexplained Wealth Orders: what you need to know
Unexplained Wealth Orders are now in force, requiring individual suspects of serious crime to explain the source of their wealth.
30 January 2018
ICO’s Corporate Plan launched for 2016 – 2019
The ICO has launched its Corporate Plan for 2016 – 2019 (the “Plan”), detailing how it intends to achieve its objectives within the next three years.
01 March 2016
ICO publishes updated Subject Access Code of Practice
The ICO has reviewed its guidelines on Subject Access Requests. While not legally binding, the guidance sets out steps for organisations to take to comply with the UK data protection legislation.
30 August 2017
Anti-doping ‘whereabouts requirements’ do not breach human rights
The ECHR has rejected a claim that the whereabouts requirements of the French Anti-Doping Agency restricted athletes' right to freedom of movement or right to respect of private and family life.
19 January 2018
When does limitation start for an on demand loan?
The High Court has considered (obiter) when the limitation period starts in relation to an "on demand" loan with no express deadline for repayment.
09 August 2016
HSE prohibition notices: the Supreme Court widens the scope of appeal
Following an appeal against a prohibition notice, the Supreme Court has ruled that a Tribunal should consider all available evidence - even information coming to light after the issue of the notice.
22 February 2018