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Cross-market confusion – trade mark clashes across different sectors

Modern branding encourages crossover between industries, and consumers are used to “lifestyle” brands operating across clothing, technology, entertainment and hospitality….
3 months ago
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Cambridge Rowing Trade Mark Dispute – Legal Lessons

The University of Cambridge has recently successfully blocked Cambridge Rowing Limited’s attempt to register a figurative trade mark for its…
5 months ago
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Privilege Reclaimed: End of the Shareholder Rule

For over a century, the ‘shareholder rule’ served as a unique exception to legal professional privilege in English law, allowing…
8 months ago
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The Parent Trap: When UK Companies face Liability for Overseas Harm

In recent years, English courts have clarified that UK-based companies can, in certain circumstances, be held liable for wrongdoing by…
1 year ago
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My company has been served with a statutory demand, what should I do?

If your company has been served with a statutory demand, it is essential to act swiftly. Failure to respond within…
1 year ago
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The Legal Room UK: Enforcing a County Court Judgment (CCJ) – Where to start?

Many people assume that once you have obtained a County Court Judgment (CCJ), collecting the money will be straightforward. However,…
2 years ago
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Navigating the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: How Businesses can Prepare  

On the 13 March 2024, the European Parliament adopted the Artificial Intelligence Act (‘AI Act’)….
2 years ago
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Derivative claims – a means for minority shareholders to fight back

The laws of England & Wales consider private limited companies to have their own legal personality separate from that of…
2 years ago
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Barclays Bank UK v Terry and the previously hypothetical “bifurcated process”

A recent High Court decision in favour of Barclays Bank has sparked intrigue in the field of representative actions….
3 years ago
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How do I remove charges and restrictions where the lending company has been dissolved?

Upon lending company dissolution, if there are any property or rights to which the lending company is entitled……
4 years ago
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The New FCA Consumer Duty – How does it impact firms?

In July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its final policy, rules and guidance on the new Consumer Duty….
4 years ago
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Director disqualifications in 2022

Director disqualification related to dissolved companies is not new, but in 2022 there was greater risk of it….
4 years ago