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FSP Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme
We are delighted to announce the commencement of our Graduate Apprenticeship Scheme with the appointment…
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Exploitation in construction
A new report highlights the modern slavery risk in the construction sector.
Liquidated Damages and Delay
Liquidated Damages (LD) are paid pursuant to a contractual agreement between the parties as to what happens in the event that say completion of a project is delayed or a fleet of vehicles are returned each having exceeded the agreed mileage. LD’s are not a debt owed by the contractor to the recipient but a secondary obligation consequent on breach.
Contracts for services: Our take on 10 keys clauses for negotiation
In this practical webinar Susan Wells and Francesca Lombardi from our Commercial and Technology team…
New BSI Codes of Practice
The British Standards Institution (BSI) has recently published two new Codes of Practice on product safety and product recall.
Copying: the shape of copyright infringement
The High Court has recently decided in favour of Ed Sheeran and his collaborators after the “Shape of You” trial – but what exactly amounts to copyright infringement?
“Complete booking” – button (in)sufficient?
The ECJ has provided clarification on what has to be taken into account in determining if the ‘pay/buy button’ is sufficiently labelled.
Privacy compliance checklist
According to the ACC Chief Legal Report 2022, cybersecurity, compliance and data privacy remain the most critical areas for business, with the highest levels of perceived risk involved (supported by the FTI Consulting General Counsel Report 2022).
A promise to try – best endeavours vs reasonable endeavours
Our Commercial & Technology team discusses the three most common endeavours obligations in light of a recent High Court decision.
Protecting your intellectual property rights – design or patent?
A recent EU General Court (EGC) decision confirms the distinction between protection regimes provided by the design and patent systems.
Privacy compliance checklist webinar
This webinar on privacy compliance provides a top 10 list of actions and issues to ensure businesses remain compliant.
Trade Secrets infringer publicly shamed
UK’s first reported publicity order granted for trade secrets infringements.
