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Secret injunction – Dyson Technology Ltd v Pellerey
The ever-growing importance of precise use and drafting of terms to protect confidential information, and how this can assist in circumstances where an employee is moving to a competing business,...
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CJEU: unauthorised re-posting of an image can be infringement
The Court of Justice of the European Union ("CJEU") handed down its first copyright judgment of 2018 this week. The outcome of the case, Renckhoff, C161/17 wasn't a surprise to...
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Sculpting a problem?
The High Court considers the ownership of art works of the leading British sculptor Lynn Chadwick. Background to the case Successful visual artists often operate through limited companies. This can...
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Court extends time to bring a procurement claim
In a recent judgment, Mr Justice Stuart-Smith found good reason to extend the time limit to enable the claimant, Amey Highways Ltd, to bring its claim outside the 30-day limitation period....
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Can you rely on the promise of a lifetime?
Whilst previously proprietary estoppel cases were fairly rare, in the first half of 2018 seven claims went all the way to a High Court trial with some possibly going on...
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“Concurrent Delay” and “Prevention” in the Court of Appeal
Construction lawyers always enjoy a good Court of Appeal case. When things are decided in the Court of Appeal the legal landscape usually becomes more certain, and it becomes easier...
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The benefits and pitfalls of new build properties
UK Finance has announced that first time buyers accounted for over 50% of all new residential mortgages in the first quarter of 2018. Recent government led initiatives have resulted in...
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Safeguarding and the Protection of Others: What Should Charities Do?
Safeguarding hit the headlines again last week, as the International Development Committee published a report focusing on exploitation and abuse in the aid sector. In the report, MPs accused charities of "complacency...
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The Sentencing Council has published definitive guidelines for those convicted of manslaughter offences in England and Wales
Publication marks the first time that comprehensive guidelines have been drawn up for these very serious and difficult cases, which could range from an unintended death resulting from an assault,...
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Blake Morgan appoints Countess Mountbatten Hospice as their South Coast Charity of the Year
Leading national law firm Blake Morgan has announced the appointment of Countess Mountbatten Hospice as their charity of the year in Southampton. The hospice provides inpatient and day care to...
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Supreme Court rules on who can decide to withdraw life-sustaining treatment
A hugely important decision was handed down by the Supreme Court this week, affecting what families can do when a loved one is on life support. It was ruled that...
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The housing crisis – uncertainty in the era of Brexit
This article was originally published on LexisPSL on 1 August here. Uncertainty is a common issue surrounding Brexit, and this remains a theme in the part it plays in the UK...
