The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision that a director and minority shareholder was not personally liable for a breach of confidence because he did not know (nor suspect) that there was a duty of confidence (despite the company signing an NDA, and the director being involved in an initial meeting).
In this article, we take a look at the draft adequacy decision for the UK which has been issued by the European Commission (Commission) and the changes which the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA Act) introduces to the rules around automated decision-making, as well as the potential impact this may have on the UK’s adequacy status in the future.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) was introduced with the intention to create a modern digital government that promotes economic growth and makes lives easier while maintaining high standards of data protection.
The UK Intellectual Property Office (UKIPO) has issued new statutory guidance which changes the way that UK trade mark applications will be examined.
The new (partial) trade agreement between the UK and US following the launch of President Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs earlier this year gives some comfort to UK businesses, but in an uncertain world, businesses conducting international trade may need to review their risks and consider mitigation.
The UK Government has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill (the “Bill”) which, if enacted, will be a significant development in the recognition of digital assets under English property law.
The Supreme Court has brought an end to the dispute between Aldi and Thatcher’s by refusing to grant Aldi permission to appeal.
The ASA and CMA continue to police native advertising and influencer marketing.
The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) require parties to conduct litigation in a reasonable and proportionate manner, and the courts have the power to award sanctions to those who unreasonably refuse to participate in meaningful alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
