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3rd March 2023With an increase in investment in UK film production, SMB’s Media Team share their top tips for preparing for and securing investment opportunities
The official figures published this month by the BFI’s Research and Statistics Unit show significant growth in UK film and high-end TV (HETV) production with a record level of spend contributing to the UK economy and the recovery of the sector.
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3rd March 2023Serious Harm Hurdles – Banks v Cadwalladr Appeal
The Court of Appeal may have achieved a PB for their quick turnaround of the appeal in Banks v Cadwalladr, which was speedily handed down on 28 February 2023, 3 weeks after the hearing of the appeal.
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2nd March 2023Who owns the intellectual property in AI generated images?
Every time a new tech trend comes around I get a lot of emails asking me the same question about the same new business model. It turns out that AI, and more specifically ChatGPT, is no different.
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2nd March 2023In these volatile times, with so much uncertainty, are adhering to values really that important to business decisions?
In the current economic and political climate, border tensions, the collapse of a tech bank or any number of factors, can instantly and dramatically impact the shape and direction of both local and global economies.
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2nd March 2023Law on the separation of finances on divorce to be reviewed
It is welcome news that the government will be commissioning a review of the law on the division of finances on divorce. The current law is contained in the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973, and has developed through case law.
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1st March 2023The Dangers of Deepfakes
Deepfake /ˈdiːpfeɪk/: a video of a person in which their face or body has been digitally altered so that they appear to be someone else, typically used maliciously or to spread false information.
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1st March 2023Will you move in with me?
Buying a home, moving in together for the first time, and maybe even having a child - all exciting new milestones for many couples, whatever stage in life. Despite the joy this can bring, when there is no ring on a finger or wedding bells on the horizon couples may be unaware of what little protection they have should their relationship come to an end.
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28th February 2023Ban TikTok from all work devices – is it a good idea?
As Sky News reports, TikTok has been banned from UK government phones amid security concerns around the Chinese-owned video app. The question to be answered is whether the same should be applied to private sector businesses as well in this age of heightened paranoia about cyber attacks and vulnerability of confidential information.
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27th February 2023Pizza Express And All That Jazz
Pizza Express, the restaurant chain popular for its Leggera Padana pizza (according to the restaurant) and less popular for its ties to the jazz community is launching its own record label. For some, this will be seen as a bold move.
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