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Do the terms ‘Schedule’, ‘Appendix’, ‘Annex’ or similar have any particular meaning in commercial contracts? What should I consider if using them?

Do the terms ‘Schedule’, ‘Appendix’, ‘Annex’ or similar have any particular meaning in commercial contracts? What should I consider if using them?

Do the terms ‘Schedule’, ‘Appendix’, ‘Annex’ or similar have any particular meaning in commercial contracts? What should I consider if using...

Is it standard for a non-disclosure agreement to contain liability limitations (eg for loss of information and/or breach) and what arguments could be used to seek to remove any such provisions added by another party?

Is it standard for a non-disclosure agreement to contain liability limitations (eg for loss of information and/or breach) and what arguments could be used to seek to remove any such provisions added by another party?

Is it standard for a non-disclosure agreement to contain liability limitations (eg for loss of information and/or breach) and what arguments could be...

Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?

Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?

Are recorded conversations between lay people legal and can they be used in legal proceedings?The law relating to the recording of conversations...

In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to capture all types of disclosure by the main disclosing party?

In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to capture all types of disclosure by the main disclosing party?

In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to...

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I have received a force majeure notice from my supplier, what do I do?

I have received a force majeure notice from my supplier, what do I do?The first thing to do is to unearth the relevant contract. The notice will have...
Produced in partnership with XXIV Old Buildings 13th Jun
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What are the legal issues for contracts impacted by war and sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine?

What are the legal issues for contracts impacted by war and sanctions following the Russian invasion of Ukraine?IntroductionThe Russian invasion of...
13th Jun
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Can my force majeure clause protect me against the economic impact of coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Can my force majeure clause protect me against the economic impact of coronavirus (COVID-19)?Is there a force majeure event?In English law, the...
13th Jun
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Does coronavirus (COVID-19) qualify as a biological contamination for the purposes of a definition of force majeure? Force majeure is defined as a list of events and does not have any broader wording such as ‘without limitation’ or similar?

Does coronavirus (COVID-19) qualify as a biological contamination for the purposes of a definition of force majeure? Force majeure is defined as a...
13th Jun
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The supply of components to my business from Italy is late and I don’t know when they will be delivered because of coronavirus (COVID-19). I am about to miss the deadline to supply my products to a customer, what can I do?

The supply of components to my business from Italy is late and I don’t know when they will be delivered because of coronavirus (COVID-19). I am about...
Produced in partnership with Lynne Counsell of Addington Chambers 13th Jun
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If the name of a third party supplier is disclosed under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is it a breach of the NDA for the recipient to contract with the named supplier directly?

If the name of a third party supplier is disclosed under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA), is it a breach of the NDA for the recipient to contract...
13th Jun
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In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to capture all types of disclosure by the main disclosing party?

In the context of confidentiality agreements, what constitutes an ‘indirect’ disclosure? Is it necessary to specifically use the word ‘indirect’ to...
Produced in partnership with Michelle Last of Keystone law 10th Jun
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Can further education corporations established under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 validly execute deeds other than under common seal?

Can further education corporations established under the Further and Higher Education Act 1992 validly execute deeds other than under common seal?A...
10th Jun
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What is the standard length of a non-disclosure agreement? Is there an unreasonable duration?

What is the standard length of a non-disclosure agreement? Is there an unreasonable duration?Length of the term of the NDAIn relation to the term of...
10th Jun
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How will UK copyright law look post-Brexit?

How will UK copyright law look post-Brexit?Current position:Copyright law in the UK has been harmonised substantially through various EU directives,...
Produced in partnership with Guy Tritton of Hogarth Chambers 10th Jun
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Do you have any information on collaborative R&D agreements?

Do you have any information on collaborative R&D agreements?For guidance on collaborative research and development (R&D) agreements, see Practice...
10th Jun
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Are there any cases which involve a breach of the equitable duty of confidence by a lender that is not a bank?

Are there any cases which involve a breach of the equitable duty of confidence by a lender that is not a bank?For general information on the equitable...
10th Jun
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What are the implications for an insured who participates in clinical trials but fails to notify his insurers of any existing health conditions or potential changes to his health which he discovers as a result?

What are the implications for an insured who participates in clinical trials but fails to notify his insurers of any existing health conditions or...
10th Jun
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Is it possible to take a statutory declaration by Skype video or similar technology?

Is it possible to take a statutory declaration by Skype video or similar technology?Statutory declarations are a necessary part of insolvency...
Produced in partnership with Philip Patterson of Gatehouse Chambers 10th Jun
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How is the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement implemented in UK law, and how does this impact domestic statutory interpretation?

How is the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement implemented in UK law, and how does this impact domestic statutory interpretation?This answer refers...
Produced in partnership with Eleonor Duhs of Bates Wells and Louise Laing of Brodies LLP, FieldfisherCounsel for EU and International Law, House of Commons 10th Jun
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What is the status of the UK’s World Trade Organization (WTO) schedules for goods and services?

What is the status of the UK’s World Trade Organization (WTO) schedules for goods and services?Under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement, the...
Produced in partnership with Eric White of Herbert Smith Freehills 10th Jun
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What is the UK position under the WTO Government Procurement Agreement before and after Brexit?

What is the UK position under the WTO Government Procurement Agreement before and after Brexit?The UK’s position under the World Trade Organization...
Produced in partnership with Eric White of Herbert Smith Freehills 10th Jun
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What is the status of EU directives in the context of retained EU law? Are there any circumstances where EU directives or provisions of directives (and associated case law) are retained?

What is the status of EU directives in the context of retained EU law? Are there any circumstances where EU directives or provisions of directives...
Produced in partnership with Michael Bimmler of No 5 Chambers 10th Jun
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What is the position on the interpretation of EU case law relating to EU Directives post IP completion day? In cases concerning retained EU-derived domestic legislation which implements an EU Directive, are UK courts and tribunals bound or permitted to have regard to EU case law on that Directive even though the Directive itself is not retained?

What is the position on the interpretation of EU case law relating to EU Directives post IP completion day? In cases concerning retained EU-derived...
10th Jun
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What are the key considerations for establishing whether a piece of direct EU legislation is within the scope of retained EU law?

What are the key considerations for establishing whether a piece of direct EU legislation is within the scope of retained EU law?What are directly...
Produced in partnership with Adam Cygan of University of Leicester 10th Jun

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