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Joint, several, and joint and several liability

ContractWhere a contract is made by two or more parties it may contain a promise or obligation made by two or more of those parties. Any such promise...

Conditions precedent in commercial contracts

This Practice Note considers the meaning and use of conditions precedent in commercial arrangements. It also considers typical conditions precedent...

Malicious falsehood

This Practice Note provides an introduction to the tort of malicious falsehood. Unlike a claim for defamation, there is no requirement in a claim for...

Contract variation

This Practice Note summarises the law, guidance and practice relating to the variation of contracts and deeds. It explains how a contract or deed can...

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The commercialisation of sport

Sport has become a big business. It is now widely recognised not only as a pastime or recreation but as an industry in its own right. However, as a...

Produced in partnership with Craig Giles of Bird & Bird 9th Nov

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Declaration of a director's interests—the statutory provisions

A director who is in any way, directly or indirectly, interested in:•a proposed transaction or arrangement with the company of which they are a...

9th Nov

Precedents

Modern slavery: contract clauses

1DefinitionsModern Slavery Policy•means the Customer's anti-slavery and human trafficking policy as set out in Schedule [insert] as updated by the...

9th Nov

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Information society services and e-commerce

Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

9th Nov

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Wilful misconduct and deliberate default in commercial contracts

This Practice Note sets out guidance upon the meaning, use and importance of commonly used terms in exclusion and limitation of liability clauses in...

Produced in partnership with Tim Wright of Fladgate 9th Nov

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Defamation—defences

DefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act 2013 (DA 2013),...

Produced in partnership with 5RB 9th Nov

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Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) process

This Practice Note describes and explains the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) process and covers:•Application of the UDRP•Purpose...

Produced in partnership with Emily Taylor of Oxford Information Labs 9th Nov

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Autonomous vehicles—key legal issues

This Practice Note considers the following issues in relation to the development and use of autonomous and connected vehicles (also referred to as...

Produced in partnership with Lucy McCormick of Henderson Chambers 9th Nov

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Sub-licensing intellectual property rights

An intellectual property (IP) owner may choose to license its IP to a third party. This can be an effective route to generating revenue while...

Produced in partnership with Jessica Stretch 9th Nov

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No deal Brexit—jurisdiction (UK and the Lugano Convention)

This Practice Note has been produced in partnership with Guy Pendell, Liz Williams and Kushal Gandhi of CMS.STOP PRESS: This Practice Note is under...

9th Nov

Brexit

Precedents

Execution clause—company—deed

Option 1—deed executed by a company under its common seal (model articles, where the authorised signatory is an...

9th Nov

In-house

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GNU General Public License (GPL) 2.0—commentary

Although its popularity has declined in recent years in favour of permissive licences such as MIT, a significant amount of software remains licensed...

9th Nov

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Applications for interim injunctions for breaches of privacy

This Practice Note should be read in conjunction with Practice Notes: Privacy law—misuse of private information and Privacy law—remedies.Coronavirus...

Produced in partnership with Ben Gallop and Lily Walker-Parr of 5RB and Daniel Bishop 9th Nov

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Preparing a UDRP complaint—before you start

This Practice Note covers the considerations to be taken into account before drafting a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) complaint...

Produced in partnership with Emily Taylor of Oxford Information Labs 9th Nov

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Private right of redress for consumers

Brexit: As of exit day (11pm on 31 January 2020) the UK is no longer an EU Member State. However, in accordance with the Withdrawal Agreement, the UK...

9th Nov

Precedents

Month definition

Month means a calendar month; Close This is a suggested definition for the term 'month', which...

9th Nov

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Brexit—implications for data protection

This Practice Note discusses the impact of Brexit on the general processing of personal data under the General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation...

2nd Dec

Brexit

In-house

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Personal data sharing between controllers

Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU...

2nd Dec

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Supply chains under data protection law—arrangements between controllers and processors

Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU...

2nd Dec

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UK GDPR and EU GDPR—sanctions and enforcement

Brexit: The Retained General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR) regime described in this Practice Note is the UK...

2nd Dec

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Key definitions under data protection law

Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU...

2nd Dec

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Data protection principles

Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU...

Produced in partnership with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP 2nd Dec

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Introduction to the EU GDPR and UK GDPR

Brexit: The Retained General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR) regime described in this Practice Note is the UK...

2nd Dec

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Direct marketing

Important note: The Retained General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR) regime described in this Practice Note is...

2nd Dec

In-house

Precedents

Personal data processing schedule—short form—pro-controller

This Precedent is drafted in contemplation of arrangements where the parties wish to insert data processing provisions within a Schedule rather than...

2nd Dec

Precedents

Personal data sharing clause—short form—controller to controller—pro-receiving party

Defined terms: This precedent clause uses the additional defined terms ‘Agreement’, ‘Business Day’, ‘Disclosing Party’, ‘parties’, ‘person’ and...

Produced in partnership with Daradjeet Jagpal of Information Law Solutions 2nd Dec

Precedents

Personal data processing schedule—short form—pro-processor

This precedent is drafted in contemplation of arrangements where the parties wish to insert data processing provisions within a Schedule rather than...

2nd Dec

Precedents

Personal data sharing schedule—short form—controller to controller—pro-disclosing party

Defined terms: This precedent schedule uses the additional defined terms ‘Agreement’, ‘Business Day’, ‘Disclosing Party’, ‘parties’, ‘person’ and...

Produced in partnership with Daradjeet Jagpal of Information Law Solutions 2nd Dec

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Outsourcing and data protection

Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU...

Produced in partnership with Marina Paul 2nd Dec

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UK GDPR and EU GDPR—transfers of personal data internationally and to international organisations

Brexit: The Retained General Data Protection Regulation, Retained Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (UK GDPR) regime described in this Practice Note is the UK...

2nd Dec

Brexit

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ePrivacy Regulation—timeline

This timeline sets out key dates and information relating to the draft ePrivacy Regulation as it progresses through the EU legislative procedure. It...

30th Nov

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ICO enforcement—database

This database sets out details of recent enforcement actions taken by the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). It is accessible by clicking on the...

29th Nov

Precedents

Website privacy policy

DRAFTING FOR BREXIT: For the latest information on the impact of Brexit on the drafting and enforceability of this Precedent, see Practice Note:...

29th Nov

Precedents

Letter notifying data subject of data breach under PECR 2003

Letter notifying data subject of data breach under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, SI 2003/2426[Data subject’s name and...

Produced in partnership with Pritchetts Law 29th Nov

Precedents

Cookie policy

DRAFTING FOR BREXIT: For the latest information on the impact of Brexit on the drafting and enforceability of this Precedent, see Practice Note:...

29th Nov

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Mobile app development and data protection

Brexit: On 31 January 2020, the UK ceased to be an EU Member State and entered an implementation period, during which it continues to be subject to EU...

29th Nov