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Rightly Contested or Udderly Ridiculous – What the “Post Milk Generation” Trade Mark Case Means for Brand Owners

Branding meets regulation and regulation wins. The Supreme Court has made it clear that even a single “milk” reference can…
4 months ago
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Subscription Rules Are Changing – Is Your Business Ready?

Businesses have until Spring 2026 to review their processes around providing subscription contracts. The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act…
1 year ago
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ASA updates round-up – September, October and November 2024

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has issued a series of updates throughout September, October, and November 2024, covering a range…
2 years ago
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ASA Ad Bans: Nike, Huel, and Sky under scrutiny

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has recently cracked down on misleading advertisements, issuing bans to Huel, Nike, and Sky for…
2 years ago
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ASA Updates: Notable advert bans for UK TV stars and major airline

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has passed several notable rulings this month. This article provides examples during the month showing…
2 years ago
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Trial Date for Reality TV ‘finfluencers’ set for 2027

Many of those using social media regularly are aware of the increasing popularity of finfluencers (financial influencer) promoting “get rich…
2 years ago
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Online Safety Act 2023: Media Businesses Beware

The Online Safety Act 2023 (the “Act”) is a new piece of legislation that aims to enhance internet safety and…
2 years ago
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ASA Updates: Influencing on Advertising Regulations & Green Disposals

Over the course of the last few months, the Advertising Standards Authority have provided updates on their work in tackling…
2 years ago
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Jack Daniel’s loses trademark dispute against Scottish comedians

The well known Tennessee whiskey business, Jack Daniel’s, failed in its attempt to oppose a UK trade mark application……
3 years ago
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Media law update: government rejects tougher ticketing laws

Confusion as to whether leasehold “tenant owners” of flats who are acquiring a full interest via the shared ownership route…
3 years ago
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Influencer Marketing: New CAP Guidance

With 4.26 billion yearly users globally, it is undeniable that social media plays a significant and important role in both…
3 years ago
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Lineker, the BBC and do you have a social media policy?

Linaker will be returning to air on the BBC, but the question stands: what can employers and employees alike take…
3 years ago