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23rd April 2024Why does it matter so much whether a VOD provider is a Tier 1 service?
The Media Bill is currently at Committee stage in the UK House of Lords and is expected to become law this summer. In only a year from now a number of Video On Demand (VOD) services seen by viewers in Britain will find themselves designated by the UK government as Tier 1 services.
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16th April 2024What is copyright?
Tech, IP & Digital Rights Partner, Raoul Lumb and Senior Associate in our Corporate department, Michelle Rule, discuss Copyright and how usage of original content is governed.
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3rd April 2024The Power of
LovePrenuptial AgreementsWhen planning for a wedding, entering into a prenuptial agreement is not usually the first thing on a couple’s to-do-list.
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28th March 2024The Journalism Exemption: New Official Guidance from the ICO
For the first time ever, the Information Commissioner’s Office has issued an official Code of Practice for journalists with statutory force under the GDPR.
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21st March 2024Do I have to see my ex at court in family court proceedings?
Family court proceedings can be difficult and stressful. Going to court can be even more intimidating when the other party to those proceedings is your ex-spouse or partner.
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14th March 2024How to Prepare for an Initial Meeting with a Family Law Solicitor
Below are some tips to help you feel more at ease and get the most out of your initial meeting.
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10th March 2024Avoiding ‘Fake Views’
With many brands turning to "Influencer Marketing" as part of their overall marketing strategy, it's important such brands take care to make sure claims, whether made by influencers or the public are not misleading.
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6th March 2024Employment Partner, Makbool Javaid, shares thoughts on unfair dismissal case at Brighton and Hove FC
Employment Partner Makbool Javaid has shared his thoughts on a recent case pertaining to a teacher at Brighton and Hove FC's football academy, who won an unfair dismissal claim after being accused of using a derogatory slur.
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10th February 2024Where were the Directors? Part 3
As a lawyer by trade - although I am enjoying my foray into journalism - today I am thinking about the objective and statutory duties of those on the Board of the Post Office, as legislated under the Companies Act 2006. By staying silent in the face of wrongdoing on an industrial scale, did the individual members of the Board breach their duties as directors?
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