An original artistic work attracts copyright and such works means a graphic work, photograph, sculpture, collage, a work of architecture and a work of artistic craftsmanship.

‘Artists Collecting Society’ is a collecting society that administers the collection and distribution of intellectual property royalties such as the Artist’s Resale Right, or droit de suite, and copyright on behalf of artists and artists’ estates in both the UK and the EU.

The Arts Council England has published guidance for eligibility under the new design pathway for the Global Talent route. Applications under this pathway, which opened on 1 July 2026, are assessed by the Design Business Association (DBA). The new guidance provides details of supporting evidence, with additional information sheets confirming which design disciplines are supported under the route, and guidance for persons writing letters of support.

Law360, London: Arts Council England forced a manager to resign after she made comments comparing staff who believe sex is binary to racists without giving her the benefit of the doubt, an employment tribunal has ruled.

CASE HUB ARCHIVED—this archived case hub reflects the position at the date of the decision on 7 March 2024; it is no longer maintained. See further, timeline. Case facts Outline UK merger investigation into the anticipated joint venture between Arçelik A.Ş. (via Ardutch B.V.) and Whirlpool Corporation (via Whirlpool EMEA Holdings LLC). The transaction involves horizontal overlaps in relation to the supply of domestic appliances (such as washing machines, tumble dryers, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers and cooking appliances). Latest developments On 7 March 2024, the CMA issued its final report, unconditionally clearing the transaction.The CMA confirmed its provisional findings that: (i) the merged entity will continue to face significant competitor from other suppliers; (ii) the parties’ market position in the supply of major domestic appliance products in the UK has significantly declined over the last decade; and (iii) other suppliers have gained market share, and it is likely that they will continue to expand. Parties • Arçelik A.Ş.(Arçelik): Arçelik is a Turkish company that supplies globally a broad range of home appliances and consumer

MLex: After two years of investigation, the European Commission has finally issued its first fine under Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, the EU Digital Services Act (EU DSA) against X, ending a long period of anticipation. The decision signals that enforcement is likely to accelerate, but that’s not the only reason experts believe 2026 will be a pivotal year for the EU’s landmark law.

MLex: On 2 August 2026, new EU requirements kick in under the AI Act for clear labelling of AI-generated or manipulated content. Reaction is divided: Companies say the rules risk sweeping routine AI material into the same labelling system as genuinely deceptive content, while rights-holder groups are more concerned about whether marks and disclosures will be reliable and enforceable.

A London judge’s order that London Capital & Finance (LCF) executives pay £180m for their roles in the collapse of the ‘Ponzi scheme’ has closed another chapter in the long-running saga. Attention will now turn to the Serious Fraud Office’s (SFO’s) efforts to bring charges in the case. The SFO has been investigating the case since 2019, and will have followed the civil case closely.

For a general understanding of the provisions of the Limitation Act 1980 (LA 1980), see: Limitation—overview, in particular Practice Note: Limitation Act 1980—general application. Provided a limitation period has not already expired and the standstill agreement is drafted appropriately, it can be possible to extend the statutory limitation period. Standstill agreements are more prevalent in areas such as: professional indemnity litigation, personal injury claims and other practice areas which focus on the tort of negligence. The reason for this is that extensive and time consuming investigations are required at the outset of these claims before a claim may be progressed. The pre-action protocols in such claims focus on obtaining and sharing information to avoid litigation, except as a last resort. In such cases, the parties may wish to pause the limitation clock to enable informed

As the question points out, one fundamental change was the need to use a prescribed form when serving a section 21 notice under the Housing Act 1988 (HA 1988). That particular change arose from the Assured Shorthold Tenancy Notices and Prescribed Requirements (England) Regulations 2015 (the Regulations), SI 2015/1646, albeit made under a power granted under the Deregulation Act 2015 (DA 2015). Those regulations apply to any assured shorthold tenancy (AST) granted on or

The extent of the landlord’s obligation(s) in respect of trees will depend upon the nature of any demise of land that has been made. Some tenancies require consideration of legislative provisions when determining the scope of the landlord’s responsibility, whereas others do not. Perhaps the most obvious tenancy requiring consideration of wider statutory provisions is an Agricultural Holdings Act 1986 (AHA 1986) tenancy. AHA 1986 tenancy If the tenant has an agricultural tenancy under AHA 1986, then standards of ‘good husbandry’ are imposed on the

We assume that the company in question is not a right to manage (RTM) which manages property pursuant to Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002 (which would be unusual as such companies usually take over management independent of ownership of the freehold) nor a nominee company formed to collectively acquire the freehold under Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 where obligations of individual qualifying tenants for payment may be regulated by a participation agreement. See Practice Notes: Guide to the right to collective enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 and Quick guide to time limits for collective enfranchisement under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. The company owning the freehold will