Law360, London: A high-end London florist has secured an asset freeze against a British national who set up a company allegedly imitating the bouquet delivery service's business.

Law360, London: The death of technology tycoon Mike Lynch has triggered calls by a lawmaker to scrap Britain's extradition agreement with the US amid proposals that UK citizens should be prosecuted at home, although lawyers say the status quo is unlikely to change.

IP analysis: The Patents Court has held that claim 11 of Liqwd’s patent, which relates to the use of maleic acid to reduce or prevent hair damage caused by hair bleaching, is valid and that L’Oreal’s hair treatment product Smartbond Step 1, which contains maleic acid, infringes that claim. An alternative formulation of Smartbond, for which L’Oreal sought a declaration of non-infringement, was also held to infringe the patent claim.

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Management and Operation (Contract): The contract in place between an SLC and the NDA regarding all aspects of the day to day management and operation of the NDA sites.

Law360: Marks & Spencer (M&S) has hit back at a claim for US$1.2m in pension benefits by a former Brooks Brothers chief executive, saying its sale of the American fashion chain and the restructuring that followed wiped out its promise to the ex-CEO.

In response to the Home Secretary's commission dated 2 July 2025, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) Chair, Professor Brian Bell, has confirmed acceptance of two critical reviews: one on salary requirements for visas (including discounts) to be completed within six months, and a separate review of the Temporary Shortage List (TSL) to be conducted over 12 months.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has been commissioned by the Home Secretary to provide a report and recommendations regarding the financial requirement for family visas. This follows the increase in the financial requirement for a partner increasing from £18,600 to £29,000 earlier this year under the previous government. The call for evidence invites input from individuals and organisations and is open until 11 December 2024.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has issued a call for evidence on the Global Talent and Innovator Founder visa routes as part of its wider review into how effectively the UK’s immigration system can be used to attract global talent.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has written to the Home Secretary, Rt Hon Shabana Mahmood MP, calling for improvements to the quality, accessibility and timeliness of migration data. The letter identifies three priority areas for action, which MAC says would strengthen its evidence base and support robust, economically beneficial immigration policy.

Where are MAC clauses used in facility agreements? There are three key places where the concept of material adverse change (MAC) or material adverse effect (MAE) occurs in a facility agreement: • the definitions clause—this will typically include a definition of Material Adverse Effect • the list of representations—this will typically include a representation that there has been no material adverse change, and • the list of events of default—this will typically include an event likely to have a material adverse effect as an event of default This Practice Note sets out: • a sample MAE definition, with drafting notes • a sample MAC representation with drafting notes, and • a sample MAE event of default with drafting notes It is also common for borrowers to attempt to qualify certain representations, undertakings and events of default by reference to material adverse effect. See Practice Note: Material adverse change and material adverse effect in facility agreements for information on: • declaring an event of default on the basis

The Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper MP has commissioned the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to review the financial requirement in family visas (in particular the level, the previous government's proposed further rises, and any other considerations it considers relevant). The timescale requested is 9 months. The commissioning letter states that the government ‘is committed to bringing down net migration and creating a fair and coherent system–including on family migration policy’. In his response, Professor Brian Bell notes that the commission includes reviewing both the minimum income requirement (MIR) and adequate maintenance requirement. He has requested various data for this, and stated that there will be a full Call for Evidence.