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What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?

What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?

What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?Licences are sometimes expressed to be ‘perpetual’, ‘irrevocable’ or ‘royalty-free’, but...

Do you have definitions of ‘Best Industry Practice’ and ‘Good Industry Practice'?

Do you have definitions of ‘Best Industry Practice’ and ‘Good Industry Practice'?

Do you have definitions of ‘Best Industry Practice’ and ‘Good Industry Practice'?It is desirable in most supply of services agreements for the parties...

What do the words ‘defend, indemnify and hold harmless’ mean?

What do the words ‘defend, indemnify and hold harmless’ mean?

What do the words ‘defend, indemnify and hold harmless’ mean?Contractual words and phrases such as the term 'defend, indemnify and hold harmless' have...

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?

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?

Does the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 apply to business-to-business contracts and to what extent might it restrict a contract term permitting...

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What factors should I take into account when determining the duration of a power of attorney enabling a senior employee to sign documents on behalf of a company?

What factors should I take into account when determining the duration of a power of attorney enabling a senior employee to sign documents on behalf of...
13th May
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Is a deed signed by a power of attorney on behalf of a company required to be witnessed?

Is a deed signed by a power of attorney on behalf of a company required to be witnessed?The requirement of a witness will depend upon whether the...
13th May
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If a transaction is concluded entirely virtually, with parties executing in multiple jurisdictions, is there a default rule on which jurisdiction is the one where the transaction will be deemed executed or completed?

If a transaction is concluded entirely virtually, with parties executing in multiple jurisdictions, is there a default rule on which jurisdiction is...
13th May
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Can a company execute a document virtually (using the Mercury method of execution) when executing by affixing a common seal, ie can a signature page be printed out and the common seal affixed and then the page scanned in and e mailed together with a PDF of the final form document?

Can a company execute a document virtually (using the Mercury method of execution) when executing by affixing a common seal, ie can a signature page...
13th May
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How to vary a power of attorney in respect of a corporate transaction where the expiry date is looming and parties want to extend it by another month—does this need to be a deed or can you just obtain written consent from the entire shareholder base?

How to vary a power of attorney in respect of a corporate transaction where the expiry date is looming and parties want to extend it by another...
13th May
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Does every digital platform that is ‘significantly different from its neighbour’ need a separate accessibility statement?

Does every digital platform that is ‘significantly different from its neighbour’ need a separate accessibility statement?All websites/digital...
12th May
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How do I develop a bring your own device (BYOD) policy?

How do I develop a bring your own device (BYOD) policy?Focus on the policy objective—protecting company informationThe objective of a BYOD policy...
12th May
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What is the difference between ‘relevant connectable products’ and ‘UK consumer connectable products’ under the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act 2022?

What is the difference between ‘relevant connectable products’ and ‘UK consumer connectable products’ under the Product Security and...
7th May
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Can an overseas company sign an English law contract on behalf of its UK branch?

Can an overseas company sign an English law contract on behalf of its UK branch?The Companies Act 2006 defines an ‘overseas company’ as any company...
2nd May
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Can the board of a co-operative and community benefit society (a registered society) delegate powers to any third party, and can the registered society grant a power of attorney to a third party to execute documents on its behalf?

Can the board of a co-operative and community benefit society (a registered society) delegate powers to any third party, and can the registered...
2nd May
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A key witness (factual and/or expert)/counsel/instructing solicitor is unable/unwilling to travel to and/or attend court due to the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19), what steps should we take?

A key witness (factual and/or expert)/counsel/instructing solicitor is unable/unwilling to travel to and/or attend court due to the risk of...
Produced in partnership with James Tunley of Lamb Chambers 1st May
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The prospective tenant of lease to be contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 needs to swear a statutory declaration. Can the declarant swear this via Skype or do they need to be in the physical presence of the independent solicitor?

The prospective tenant of lease to be contracted out of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 needs to swear a statutory declaration. Can the declarant...
Produced in partnership with Jonathan Edwards of Radcliffe Chambers 28th Apr
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Where can I find the UK financial thresholds relating to public procurement and how often are they revised?

Where can I find the UK financial thresholds relating to public procurement and how often are they revised?The UK public procurement regulations apply...
10th Apr
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Can the chance to win a prize in a draw be considered valuable consideration?

Can the chance to win a prize in a draw be considered valuable consideration?What type of prize promotion?The question which was submitted did not...
10th Apr
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What is dynamic pricing and is it legal?

What is dynamic pricing and is it legal?What is dynamic pricing?Dynamic pricing is a pricing strategy in which businesses set flexible prices for...
10th Apr
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What rules apply to postal marketing of third party products to existing customers?

What rules apply to postal marketing of third party products to existing customers?The issues relevant to this scenario are potentially very broad and...
10th Apr
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When can I say in my advertising that something is ‘new’?

When can I say in my advertising that something is ‘new’?Care must be taken when using the word ‘new’ in advertising. It may mean, for example, that a...
10th Apr
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Why do I need a no purchase necessary mechanism for prize promotions in Northern Ireland?

Why do I need a no purchase necessary mechanism for prize promotions in Northern Ireland?Until 2005, ‘no purchase necessary’ (sometimes referred to as...
10th Apr
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Can I extend the duration of a promotion or change its closing date?

Can I extend the duration of a promotion or change its closing date?Promoters, for many reasons, often want to extend the duration of a promotion,...
10th Apr
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Are there restrictions on the name of a prize competition if that name is a location outside of Great Britain, such as a town in Northern Ireland?

Are there restrictions on the name of a prize competition if that name is a location outside of Great Britain, such as a town in Northern...
10th Apr

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