About TMT Law
Lexis®+ TMT is an online practical guidance product for contentious and non-contentious lawyers dealing with technology, media and telecommunications matters.
New technologies
Guidance for key emerging technologies, such as AI, NFTs, the Metaverse and autonomous vehicles, explaining both how the technologies work and the key legal regimes (existing and new) that apply to their operation.
Information technology
Core content for all TMT lawyers, this topic contains key 'go-to' precedents and practice notes at the route of most TMT related issues. Some of most popular areas are the software and cloud computing topics.
Outsourcing
Our content covers simple outsourcing transactions as well as those with a more complex structure, and the impact of hyperscalers and recognised market practice relating to the negotiation and drafting of affected terms.
Expertise
Whether you're advising on adtech, cookies or NFTs, Lexis+® TMT has the know-how and tools to help you succeed.
Latest TMT News
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) received two complaints about a social media post from Dribble Media Ltd t/a Midnite, which featured an...
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence on the Digital Omnibus, as part of its Digital Package on Simplification, scheduled for...
The Office of Communications (Ofcom) has launched a consultation regarding new guidance for online platforms about preserving deceased children's...
Ofcom has launched a consultation on proposals to revise the non-geostationary satellite orbit (NGSO) licensing process to make it clearer, faster and...
Ofcom has launched a consultation on recommendations for promoting media literacy across online platforms, broadcasters, and digital services. The aim...
Latest TMT Practice Notes
Identifying advertisingThe rules applicable to advertising in the UK are found in both legislation and in self-regulatory industry codes of practice....
The UK NIS Regulations—timelineThis timeline sets out key dates and information relating to the UK’s Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018...
Jurisdiction agreements—approach of the courts of England and WalesThis Practice Note looks at the approach of the English courts when determining the...
Retained EU law and assimilated lawThis Practice Note provides an overview of retained EU law as it applied from 2021–23, including the key...
Starting a claim for misuse of private information—a practical guideThis Practice Note considers how to start a claim for misuse of private...
Latest TMT Precedents
Defence (database right infringement)Case No. [insert number]IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUSTICEBUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS OF ENGLAND & WALESINTELLECTUAL...
Anti-tax evasion facilitation clause—pro-customer1Anti-tax evasion facilitation1.1For the purposes of this clause 1:1.1.1the expressions ‘Associated...
Cookie policyFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 19 June 2025, the Data (Use and Access) Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025...
Invitation to tender—template1Introduction1.1Invitation to tenderThis is an invitation to tender to provide the Services in accordance with [insert...
‘Click-wrap’ software end-user licence agreement (EULA)—business-to-businessPLEASE READ THE TERMS OF THIS LICENCE CAREFULLYThis is a legally binding...
Latest TMT Q&As
Featured TMT content
What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?
Reputational damage claims—alternative causes of action
Reputational damage claims—alternative causes of actionThis Practice Note considers the relationship between causes of action for reputational damage...
Defamation
DefamationThe tort of defamation is governed by a mixture of statute and common law. The relevant statutory law is contained in:•the Defamation Act...
Software escrow
Software escrowIntroductionEscrow is the process of two or more parties placing property or instruments in the hands of a trusted third party (an...
Defamation—limitation
Defamation—limitationThe ordinary time limit for defamation and malicious falsehood claimsA claimant must commence a claim for defamation within one...
Defamation and malicious falsehood—publication
Defamation and malicious falsehood—publicationThis Practice Note examines the role of publication in an action for defamation or malicious falsehood....
Defamation—defences
Defamation—defencesDefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act...
Malicious falsehood
Malicious falsehoodThis Practice Note provides an introduction to the tort of malicious falsehood. Unlike a claim for defamation, there is no...
Defamation and social media
Defamation and social mediaThe internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs,...
Websites—compliance requirements
Websites—compliance requirementsConsideration of electronic data interchange (EDI) arrangements, blockchain, smart contracts or sector-specific laws...
Deepfakes
DeepfakesThis Practice Note considers the following legal issues, technical information and applications of deepfakes:•What is a deepfake?•How...
Does the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 apply to business-to-business contracts and to what extent might it restrict a contract term permitting variation of terms and conditions on notice?
Notice and take-down letter—defamation
Notice and take-down letter—defamationAddress of Website OperatorDear [insert organisation name]Notice and take-down letterWe act for [insert client...
What do the words ‘defend, indemnify and hold harmless’ mean?
Using framework agreements for services
Using framework agreements for servicesFramework agreements (sometimes referred to as master services agreements) are essentially umbrella agreements...
Do you have a letter of claim (cease and desist) letter for slander damaging professional reputation?
Copyright in films and television programmes
Copyright in films and television programmesFor the purposes of copyright law the term 'film' means a recording, on any medium, from which a moving...
Television format rights
Television format rightsWhat is a television format?A television format is a concept or idea for a television programme or series of programmes...
Associated legal terms
Automated calls
An automated calling system does what the name suggests. It is a system that: • automatically calls a series of different telephone numbers, and • transmits a message which is not live speech
electronic mail
Electronic mail means any text, voice, sound or image message sent over a public electronic communications network, which can be stored until it is collected by the recipient. It specifically includes messages sent by text.
Single tenancy
An application supporting a single group of users only. Contrast with ‘multi-tenancy’ above.
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