‘Leveson 2’ scrapped and media case cost laws to be repealed
Controversial legislation requiring newspaper groups to pay both sides’ costs of litigation is to be repealed in the UK, the government has said. Read Complete Article
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Six qualify for UK’s 4G and 5G spectrum auctions
Six telecoms companies have qualified for the right to bid to win spectrum being made available in the UK for the delivery of 4G and 5G services. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Costs budgeting expected to feature in media case preliminaries
Parties in defamation cases seeking hearings of preliminary issues can expect more active case management by courts, including requirements to set out their anticipated legal costs, a media law expert […]
Continue Reading →UK warned against unilateral ‘digital tax’
Taxing technology companies on their UK revenue, rather than profit, would be “fraught with problems”, particularly if imposed without international agreement, a tax expert has warned. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Ultrafast broadband measures set out by Ofcom
Measures to improve ‘ultrafast broadband’ coverage in the UK have been outlined by the UK’s telecoms regulator. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Video channels with promotional content exempt from EU video rules
Promotional videos that businesses post on dedicated channels of online video service platforms are not subject to the EU’s Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive, the EU’s highest court has ruled. […]
Continue Reading →Unified Patent Court project at risk, warns Munich lawyer
The entire Unified Patent Court (UPC) project is at risk of failing due to continued delays to the ratification of the new regime, a Munich-based patent litigator has warned. Read […]
Continue Reading →Success for HMRC in TV presenter employment status appeal
A former BBC television presenter engaged by the company through a personal service company (PSC) should be taxed as an employee under the employment intermediaries legislation, a tax tribunal has […]
Continue Reading →Trade secrets laws consulted on in the UK
New regulations on trade secrets are being consulted on in the UK. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Children’s digital health records in England – the new standard
ANALYSIS: The creation of a standardised digital health record for every child in England should ensure that in future children receive better, more consistent and coordinated health care in a […]
Continue Reading →Auctions for 4G and 5G spectrum imminent following Court of Appeal ruling
Formal bidding for spectrum identified as central to ‘4G’ and future ‘5G’ services in the UK is set to commence after the Court of Appeal rejected a legal challenge against the […]
Continue Reading →Technology companies encouraged to sign UK ‘Tech Talent Charter’
Major technology companies have been encouraged to sign up to the UK’s ‘Tech Talent Charter’. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →LCIA transparency drive welcomed as anonymised challenge decisions published
The recent publication of an online database of anonymised arbitrator challenge decisions by the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) is a “significant development in regards to transparency”, an expert […]
Continue Reading →‘Gig economy’ clampdown pushes up HMRC payroll tax take, says expert
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recovered an additional £819 million from investigations into payroll taxes last year, up by 16% from the previous year, according to new figures. Read Complete […]
Continue Reading →LCIA comments on use of experts in international arbitration
ANALYSIS: The increasing size and complexity of international disputes means that experts will more frequently be called on to provide expertise, and in a wider variety of capacities, according to […]
Continue Reading →Singapore finalises new Cybersecurity Act
The first dedicated cybersecurity framework in Singapore has been passed by the country’s parliament. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →‘Ambitious’ French international court plans will be welcomed by businesses, says expert
“Ambitious” plans to create new international sections of the Paris Court of Appeal will be welcomed by international businesses operating in France, particularly those for whom French is not the […]
Continue Reading →UK to review laws on ‘offensive online communications’
UK prime minister Theresa May has commissioned a review into current legislation on “offensive online communications”. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Employment law reforms will focus on ‘quality’ of UK work, as well as quantity of jobs, says government
The UK government will place the same focus on ‘quality’ of work as quantity of jobs, and report on this annually as part of efforts to ensure that employment laws […]
Continue Reading →Gender pay gap reporting duties offer tech companies a chance to attract female talent, says expert
ANALYSIS: Technology companies should use their gender pay gap (GPG) reporting duties as a chance to attract female talent. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Brexit will give the UK the chance to be more ‘innovative and responsive’ on competition law matters, say peers
The UK’s forthcoming exit from the EU will enable the country to adopt a “more innovative and responsive” approach to the way in which competition law is enforced and mergers […]
Continue Reading →A Legal Solution to SLAPP – Press Release 2.2.2018
A Maltese solution protecting against SLAPP and Libel Tourism is not only required, but legally possible. Malta needs to nurture freedom of speech and ensure that appropriate safeguards are in […]
Continue Reading →New questions raised about UK surveillance laws following Court of Appeal ruling
New questions have been raised about the lawfulness of UK surveillance laws following a court ruling on Tuesday. Read Complete Article
Continue Reading →Supreme Court begins to hear arguments regarding website blocking for trade mark infringements
A case before the UK’s Supreme Court is set to provide guidance on whether and to what extent internet service providers (ISPs) will be expected to pick up the cost […]
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