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The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) have published an updated version of their five-year strategy on...
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) have published joint guidance on restrictions on...
Ofcom has published a statement setting out rules to promote competition and investment in fixed telecoms markets in the Hull area for the five-year...
Ofcom has published a consultation on the proposed Wireless Telegraphy (Licence Charges) (Amendment) Regulations 2027, which would amend the Wireless...
What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?Licences are sometimes expressed to be ‘perpetual’, ‘irrevocable’ or ‘royalty-free’, but...
Reputational damage claims—alternative causes of actionThis Practice Note considers the relationship between causes of action for reputational damage...
DefamationThe tort of defamation is governed by a mixture of statute and common law. The relevant statutory law is contained in:•the Defamation Act...
Software escrowIntroductionEscrow is the process of two or more parties placing property or instruments in the hands of a trusted third party (an...
Television format rightsWhat is a television format?A television format is a concept or idea for a television programme or series of programmes presented in a particular way, often including characteristic features (such as music, branding or a particular setting) that are then repeated in each
Copyright in films and television programmesFor 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 television programme is protected as a film for these purposes and the definition is intended to be technology
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
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