Libel claims – Statute and Social Media’s Effects
Since the enforcement of the Defamation Act 2013, there’s been a decrease in defamation cases. The Act is viewed to have raised the bar when an action was made against a publisher for making false statements. On the flip side, social media cases in rel …
The seemingly long drawn out process of evicting a tenant
Local Authorities have been urging tenants to remain in their rented property until the bailiffs arrive in an attempt to reduce the number of homeless people they have on their lists.The legal process to removing a tenantLandlords who want to regain po …
Fan fiction Trekkies on course for court
Axanar Productions (‘Axanar’) have boldly gone where no other filmmakers have gone before and raised over $1,000,000 to produce a feature-length movie set 21 years before the first Star Trek episode. Does this infringe copyright laws? CBS and Paramoun …
Commercial contracts: the drafting and inclusion of express terms
With two judgments recently delivered in the Supreme Court, it is important to consider the consequences for lawyers drafting or negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts. Drafting The drafting of commercial contracts – especially in relation t …
Guide to: The “Persons with Significant Control” (“PSC”) Register Regulations
UPDATE: From 26 June 2017 unlisted UK companies and LLPs must keep their “Register of People with Significant Control” continuously updated on the Companies House website. Previously it was only necessary to update Companies House once a year. If your …
Groundless threats for infringement of intellectual property rights
To sue or not to sue? What does or doesn’t amount to a threat is judged and decided objectively. It is reviewed on the basis of whether an ordinary person in the position of the claimant would interpret the words to amount to a threat to sue. A threat …
Which Kylie Should Be So Lucky, Lucky, Lucky?
Australia’s Kylie Minogue has launched a legal battle against America’s Kylie (Jenner) after the latter tried to trademark their shared first name. As they prepare to go head to head, we take a look at the importance of trade marks and how to handle th …
The ‘case’ with Trunki’s design rights
Trunkis, children??s ride along and carry on suitcases (pictured right), first became well-known after appearing on BBC2??s programme ??Dragon??s Den??. Despite receiving no funding from the Dragons, Trunkis have become highly popular and, in turn …
The potential implications on new and existing contracts and disputes if the UK leaves the EU
On Thursday 23rd June 2016, there will be a referendum to decide whether Britain should remain in the European Union. If the UK opts out and leaves the EU, we look at the potential implications on new and existing contracts and disputes… Contracts The …
Bolton Wanderers facing winding-up petition
Bolton Wanderers have been subject to a winding-up petition made by HM Revenue & Customs (“HMRC”) last December, 2015. The club is said to owe HMRC £2.2m and the club’s inability to repay this debt was the reason for the petition. The hearings list …
