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Improperly pleaded social media libel claim facing ‘inevitable defeat’ struck out (Webb v Jones)

Improperly pleaded social media libel claim facing ‘inevitable defeat’ struck out (Webb v Jones)

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Free UK data flows approved as EU states vote unanimously for ‘adequacy’ decisions

Free UK data flows approved as EU states vote unanimously for ‘adequacy’ decisions

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EU-US data-transfer agreement could be agreed in 2021, Reynders says

EU-US data-transfer agreement could be agreed in 2021, Reynders says

The following Commercial news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on EU-US data-transfer agreement could be agreed in 2021, Reynders says

Comment—Big Tech to face more scrutiny from national data authorities after Court of Justice ruling

Comment—Big Tech to face more scrutiny from national data authorities after Court of Justice ruling

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The commercialisation of sport

The commercialisation of sport

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...

TCC—preparing for and attending a pre-trial review (PTR)

TCC—preparing for and attending a pre-trial review (PTR)

TCC—preparing for and attending a pre-trial review (PTR)Note:•this Practice Note gives specific guidance on matters proceeding in the Technology and...

Mediation—advantages and disadvantages

Mediation—advantages and disadvantages

Mediation—advantages and disadvantagesWhat is mediation?Mediation is one of the most recognised and common forms of alternative dispute resolution...

Defamation—defences

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),...

Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with 5RB 19th May
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Practice notes

Co-operative and community benefit societies

Co-operative and community benefit societiesWhat is a co-operative or community benefit society?A co-operative society or community benefit society...
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19th May
Practice notes

Information society services and e-commerce

Information society services and e-commerceIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation...
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19th May
Practice notes

Rome II—application and interpretation

Rome II—application and interpretationThis Practice Note is for use when determining applicable law in respect of events giving rise to damage, where...
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19th May
Practice notes

Brexit—exiting the EU under Article 50 [Archived]

Brexit—exiting the EU under Article 50 [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note contains...
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Produced in partnership with Adam Cygan of University of Leicester 19th May
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Q&As

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...
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19th May
Practice notes

CE-File—introduction to electronic filing in the Rolls Building and other courts

CE-File—introduction to electronic filing in the Rolls Building and other courtsThis Practice Note provides guidance on the interpretation and...
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19th May
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Claiming damages—tort and contract claims compared

Claiming damages—tort and contract claims comparedThis Practice Note serves as a quick reference guide for practitioners comparing the law of damages...
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19th May
Practice notes

Rome Convention—introduction and interpretation [Archived]

Rome Convention—introduction and interpretation [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.The UK is no longer...
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19th May
Practice notes

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...
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Produced in partnership with Emily Taylor of Oxford Information Labs 19th May
Practice notes

Defamation and social media

The internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs, internet forums, online...
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Produced in partnership with 5RB 19th May
Practice notes

Copyright in films and television programmes

For the purposes of copyright law the term 'film' means a recording, on any medium, from which a moving image may by any means be produced. A...
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Produced in partnership with Greg Ruback of Bristows and Jake Palmer of Bristows 19th May
Practice notes

Requirements of the company seal

Requirements of the company sealThis Practice Note provides practical guidance regarding the requirements of the company seal. Where a company has a...
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19th May
Practice notes

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...
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19th May
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The Office of Communications (Ofcom)

IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into following the UK’s...
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Produced in partnership with Andrew Sharpe of Orange Business Services 19th May
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Prize promotions

This Practice Note examines the law and regulation that applies to operating prize promotions, including prize competitions and free prize draws. It...
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19th May
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The Football Dataco actions—a case history

The Football Dataco actions—a case historyFootball DataCo (FD) grants licences to third parties allowing them to reproduce certain intellectual...
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15th Jun
Q&As

What will be the impact of Brexit on UK national database rights? What might be ahead for UK database rightholders who have created databases deployed in the EU and for EU27 nationals and EU27 companies who have had or require legal protection of databases in the UK?

What will be the impact of Brexit on UK national database rights? What might be ahead for UK database rightholders who have created databases deployed...
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Produced in partnership with Joshua Marshall of Fieldfisher 6th Jun
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Q&As

Quantum, in an intellectual property claim, is often difficult to predict at the time a claim is being issued. What are the practical options for those seeking to issue a claim in the High Court?

Quantum, in an intellectual property claim, is often difficult to predict at the time a claim is being issued. What are the practical options for...
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Produced in partnership with Daniel Byrne of AA Thornton 5th Jun
Q&As

Will a retention of title clause be effective in relation to a client or customer list?

Will a retention of title clause be effective in relation to a client or customer list?Retention of title clausesThe Encyclopaedia of Forms and...
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5th Jun
Q&As

What fees are payable in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court in relation to key stages of proceedings?

What fees are payable in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court in relation to key stages of proceedings?Every case in the Intellectual Property...
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Produced in partnership with Robert Cumming of Appleyard Lee 5th Jun
Q&As

How do I deal with database extraction and re-utilisation?

How do I deal with database extraction and re-utilisation?Protection of investmentA database right in a database is infringed if an alleged infringer...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Rights in databases—training materials—practical scenario

Rights in databases—training materials—practical scenarioIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit...
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5th Jun
Q&As

What will Brexit mean for the UK’s broadcasting sector? How will Brexit affect the UK if it can no longer rely on the EU’s country of origin principle? What options will there be for UK based broadcasters? What issues might broadcasters, looking to relocate to another jurisdiction, face?

What will Brexit mean for the UK’s broadcasting sector? How will Brexit affect the UK if it can no longer rely on the EU’s country of origin...
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Produced in partnership with Shobana Iyer of Swan Chambers 5th Jun
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Q&As

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,...
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Produced in partnership with Guy Tritton of Hogarth Chambers 5th Jun
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Q&As

What issues should be covered in a response to a cease and desist letter relating to infringement of IP rights?

What issues should be covered in a response to a cease and desist letter relating to infringement of IP rights?You may find the following Practice...
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5th Jun
Q&As

Quantum, in an intellectual property claim, is often difficult to predict at the time a claim is being issued. What are the practical options for those seeking to issue a claim in the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court?

Quantum, in an intellectual property claim, is often difficult to predict at the time a claim is being issued. What are the practical options for...
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Produced in partnership with Daniel Byrne of AA Thornton 5th Jun
Practice notes

Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—practical points on case management

Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—practical points on case managementIntroduction to the Intellectual Property Enterprise CourtThe Intellectual...
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Produced in partnership with Angela Fox of Maucher Jenkins 5th Jun
Practice notes

IP—new starter databases guide

IP—new starter databases guideIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—costs capping in practice

Intellectual Property Enterprise Court—costs capping in practiceBackgroundThe Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) is a specialist list of...
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Produced in partnership with Angela Fox of Maucher Jenkins 5th Jun
Practice notes

Database right—permitted acts and remedies

Database right—permitted acts and remediesIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation...
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5th Jun
Q&As

How do I start infringement proceedings?

How do I start infringement proceedings?If starting infringement proceedings is not your day job, the following points may help reduce exposure to...
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5th Jun
Practice notes

Database right infringement

Database right infringementIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period entered into...
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5th Jun
Precedents

Reply (database right infringement)

Reply (database right infringement)IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period...
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Produced in partnership with Laura Wright of 4 Pump Court 5th Jun
Precedents

Rights in databases—training materials

Rights in databases—training materialsIP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation period...
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5th Jun
Precedents

Final order (database right infringement)

Final order (database right infringement)IP COMPLETION DAY: 11pm (GMT) on 31 December 2020 marks the end of the Brexit transition/implementation...
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Produced in partnership with Laura Wright of 4 Pump Court 5th Jun

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