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Lexis®+ TMT is an online practical guidance product for contentious and non-contentious lawyers dealing with technology, media and telecommunications matters.
New technologies
Guidance for key emerging technologies, such as AI, NFTs, the Metaverse and autonomous vehicles, explaining both how the technologies work and the key legal regimes (existing and new) that apply to their operation.
Information technology
Core content for all TMT lawyers, this topic contains key 'go-to' precedents and practice notes at the route of most TMT related issues. Some of most popular areas are the software and cloud computing topics.
Outsourcing
Our content covers simple outsourcing transactions as well as those with a more complex structure, and the impact of hyperscalers and recognised market practice relating to the negotiation and drafting of affected terms.
Expertise
Whether you're advising on adtech, cookies or NFTs, Lexis+® TMT has the know-how and tools to help you succeed.
Latest TMT News
Welcome to this week’s edition of the TMT weekly highlights: a hand-picked summary of news analysis, updates and new content from across the...
Law360, London: The EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) could begin mediating disputes between copyright holders and developers of AI, the...
Two complaints were received by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding the paid promotion of unlicensed, nicotine-containing e-cigarettes...
The European Commission has published frequently asked questions (FAQs) on literacy requirements under Article 4 of the EU AI Act. The guide answers...
The Council of the EU has approved its conclusions, outlining its priorities for the audiovisual media sector. The Council highlighted the need for...
Latest TMT Practice Notes
Limitation of liability in outsourcingThis Practice Note identifies and explains key considerations relevant to negotiating and drafting limitation of...
Execution formalities—LPA/fixed charge receiversThis Practice Note provides practical guidance on the proper execution of simple contracts and deeds...
Service levels in outsourcingThis Practice Note focuses on the key issues to consider when structuring service levels and remedies for failure to...
Film and TV glossary C–DFilm and TV glossary A–B | Film and TV glossary E–H | Film and TV glossary I–L | Film and TV glossary M–P | Film and TV...
Dealing with social media influencers—ChinaThis Practice Note is aimed primarily at brands wishing to engage with influencers (or other talent) for...
Latest TMT Precedents
Database assignment—pro-assignorThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and Wales]...
Database assignment—pro-assigneeThis Agreement is made on [insert date]Parties1[insert name] [of OR a company incorporated in [England and Wales]...
Privacy policy—general commercial organisation—customer-facingWe take your privacy very seriously. Please read this privacy policy carefully as it...
Invitation to tender—template1Introduction1.1Invitation to tenderThis is an invitation to tender to provide the Services in accordance with [insert...
Sustainability glossary terms (The Chancery Lane Project)These Precedent sustainability definitions, produced by The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP) as...
Latest TMT Q&As
Featured TMT content
What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?
Malicious falsehood
Malicious falsehoodThis Practice Note provides an introduction to the tort of malicious falsehood. Unlike a claim for defamation, there is no...
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 mediaThe internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs,...
Deepfakes
DeepfakesThis Practice Note considers the following legal issues, technical information and applications of deepfakes:•What is a deepfake?•How...
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...
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...
Defamation—defences
Defamation—defencesDefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act...
Do you have definitions of ‘Best Industry Practice’ and ‘Good Industry Practice'?
Defamation—limitation
Defamation—limitationThe ordinary time limit for defamation and malicious falsehood claimsA claimant must commence a claim for defamation within one...
Advertising law and regulation
Advertising law and regulationThis Practice Note introduces the laws and regulations governing advertising in general and covers:<...
What do the words ‘defend, indemnify and hold harmless’ mean?
Prize promotions
Prize promotionsThis Practice Note examines the law and regulation that applies to operating prize promotions, including prize competitions and free...
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...
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?
Using framework agreements for services
Using framework agreements for servicesFramework agreements (sometimes referred to as master services agreements) are essentially umbrella agreements...
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...
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...
Associated legal terms
Defamation
A portmanteau term covering both libel and slander.
Platform as a service
The provision of access to a cloud platform which allows a customer to deploy software applications on that platform without having to buy and maintain the operating systems, middleware, network, servers or other hardware supporting the platform. Abbreviated to ‘PaaS’.
Software as a service
A service under which multiple customers gain access, usually through the internet, to what is typically the same software. The application is deployed on servers controlled by the supplier. Abbreviated to ‘SaaS’.
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