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Contractually measuring the performance of AI systems

Contractually measuring the performance of AI systems

The following TMT news provides comprehensive and up to date legal information on Contractually measuring the performance of AI systems

Ofcom consults on Broadcasting Code amendment following High Court ruling on politician presenters

Ofcom consults on Broadcasting Code amendment following High Court ruling on politician presenters
European Commission opens consultation on EU Quantum Strategy Communication

European Commission opens consultation on EU Quantum Strategy Communication
Parliament considers Data Bill amendments in final legislative stages

Parliament considers Data Bill amendments in final legislative stages

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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...

Malicious falsehood

Malicious falsehood

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

Defamation

Defamation

DefamationThe tort of defamation is governed by a mixture of statute and common law. The relevant statutory law is contained in:•the Defamation Act...

Defamation and social media

Defamation and social media

Defamation and social mediaThe internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs,...

Practice notes

Deepfakes

DeepfakesThis Practice Note considers the following legal issues, technical information and applications of deepfakes:•What is a deepfake?•How...
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Produced in partnership with Kelsey Farish of DAC Beachcroft
28th Mar
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Copyright in films and television programmes

Copyright in films and television programmesFor the purposes of copyright law the term 'film' means a recording, on any medium, from which a moving...
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Produced in partnership with Greg Ruback of Bristows and Jake Palmer of Bristows
28th Mar
Practice notes

Key issues in software licence agreements

Key issues in software licence agreementsSoftware can be broadly defined as a computer program comprising a series of instructions which, in...
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Produced in partnership with Tom Bohills of Chronos Law and John Benjamin of Duane Morris LLP
2nd Mar
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Defamation—defences

Defamation—defencesDefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act...
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Produced in partnership with 5RB
28th Mar
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Q&As

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...
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2nd Mar
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Defamation—limitation

Defamation—limitationThe ordinary time limit for defamation and malicious falsehood claimsA claimant must commence a claim for defamation within one...
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Produced in partnership with 5RB
28th Mar
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Advertising law and regulation

Advertising law and regulationThis Practice Note introduces the laws and regulations governing advertising in general and covers:<...
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2nd Mar
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Q&As

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...
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1st Mar
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Prize promotions

Prize promotionsThis Practice Note examines the law and regulation that applies to operating prize promotions, including prize competitions and free...
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2nd Mar
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Software escrow

Software escrowIntroductionEscrow is the process of two or more parties placing property or instruments in the hands of a trusted third party (an...
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Produced in partnership with Fieldfisher
28th Mar
Q&As

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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2nd Mar
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Using framework agreements for services

Using framework agreements for servicesFramework agreements (sometimes referred to as master services agreements) are essentially umbrella agreements...
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Produced in partnership with Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
28th Mar
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Copying software and copyright

Copying software and copyrightThis Practice Note examines legal and practical issues relating to the copying of software. It sets out software...
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2nd Mar
Practice notes

The commercialisation of sport

The commercialisation of sportSport has become a big business. It is now widely recognised not only as a pastime or recreation but as an industry in...
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Produced in partnership with Craig Giles of Bird & Bird
28th Mar
Practice notes

Cloud computing—key legal issues

Cloud computing—key legal issuesThis Practice Note considers the following legal and commercial issues relating to cloud services:•Due...
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2nd Mar
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Sports media and broadcasting

Sports media and broadcastingIt is common to hear or see commentators in the media refer to ‘media rights’ or ‘broadcast rights’ to a sports event,...
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Produced in partnership with Jon Higton of Charles Russell Speechlys LLP
28th Mar

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Key issues in software licence agreements

Key issues in software licence agreementsSTOP PRESS—Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: This document contains references to retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms introduced by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in connection with Brexit. From 1 January 2024,

Using framework agreements for services

Using framework agreements for servicesSTOP PRESS—Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: This document contains references to retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms introduced by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in connection with Brexit. From 1 January 2024,

Managed services agreement

Managed services agreementSTOP PRESS—Impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023: This document contains references to retained EU law (REUL) and associated terms introduced by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 in connection with Brexit. From 1 January 2024, REUL that

Is subcontracting permitted (and can a subcontractor also subcontract) where a contract is silent on

Is subcontracting permitted (and can a subcontractor also subcontract) where a contract is silent on whether it is allowed?What is subcontracting?Subcontracting is the delegation by a party of some or all of its obligations under a contract between it and a customer to a third party (the