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The Great FSP Relay Challenge
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Limitation of liability – EE v Virgin Mobile provides some useful reminders
Most businesses will look to limit their liability when entering into contracts with business customers or suppliers and this recent decision reminds us that the courts will allow tough clauses provided they are clear.
Increasing focus for ESG
A look at ESG and how increasing momentum in this area is likely to affect businesses going forward.
Twitter changes its name to X – trade mark considerations
Earlier this year, it was announced that Elon Musk had bought Twitter and intended to make the platform multifunctional. As part of this rebrand, the name of the platform has been changed to “X” and a new logo, which is a stylised version of the letter “X,” has been implemented.
Thumbs Up to Accepting Contracts!
A Canadian Court has accepted a thumbs up emoji as acceptance of a contract.
European Commission adopts EU-US adequacy decision
Long-awaited mechanism for allowing personal data to be transferred from EU to US has finally arrived
Barbie brand defends its trade marks
Mattel (the owner of Barbie) recently opposed Burberry’s US trademark application for the phrase “BRBY”.
Spotlight on suppliers
Following “the Great Resignation” and in a time where businesses are looking to improve company culture in order to retain staff, it is becoming increasingly common for businesses to extend the same level of focus onto their relationships with customers/suppliers.
Significant Changes to Working Time, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions Proposed
On 10 May 2023, the Government published a policy paper ‘Smarter Regulation to Grow the Economy’ promising significant changes to Working Time Regulations, TUPE and Non-Compete Restrictions.
Proposed new corporate offence of failing to prevent fraud
Bill Dixon, a Partner in FSP’s Dispute Resolution team, comments on the government’s plans to introduce new anti-fraud legislation which could have important implications for Corporates.
New Rules for Producers of Packaging
The Packaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023 came into effect on 28 February 2023 and impose new obligations on packaging producers.
Updated transparency rules for social media influencers published by Advertising Standards Authority
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have updated their “Influencer’s guide to making clear that ads are ads”, which assists influencers doing promotional work for brands.
The Trouble with Trade Marks
Delta Air and Marriott Hotel Group are two very well-known brands who are leading in…
