The Commercial, IP & Technology team will be hosting a workshop on the green lights and red flags of navigating commercial law in 2026.
Read MoreThird time lucky with US UK Data Transfers?
The distance between London and Washington is 3,674 miles. For data transfers this journey has proven difficult. We have had the Safe Harbor and the Privacy Shield – mechanisms agreed by the EU and US to facilitate the flow of data from the EU to the US. Both were set aside by the European Court of Justice.
Read MoreSponsorship takes different forms - sponsorship (or naming rights) of a venue; one or more brands sponsoring an event (e.g. FA Cup); official suppliers / branded content / product placement / merchandising, access to social media and celebrity endorsement. All of these need careful selection so that the brand value of the event is not compromised by inappropriate or excessive association.
Read MoreThe onward march of a celebrity culture continues with influencers endorsing or sponsoring brands. This article explores whether English law has marched in step with society. The term "image rights" refers to an individual's proprietary right in their personality - the right to prevent others copying their name, likeness, signatures, nicknames or slogans associated with them. There are now social media influencers who are monetising very substantial social media followings.
Read MoreWith the new Government there is renewed talk as to how the UK can maximise the benefits of Brexit by deciding on the appropriate balance between the desire to liberalise regulations and the need to have minimum regulatory standards.
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