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Is copyright riding to the rescue of designers?

The legal protection of designs for three dimensional objects is a complex area of UK law. In order to ascertain whether such designs are protected requires an examination and understanding of registered and unregistered design law (both at EU and UK level) and copyright. None of these rights are the same and all have different governing rules.

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New changes to employment (and worker) contracts from 6 April 2020

The government’s 2018 Good Work Plan means all employers will have to review their written terms of employment to bring them in line with the new regime in time for April 2020.

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High Court: Local planning authorities can extend prior approval determination deadlines

The General Permitted Development Order 2015 (“GPDO”) requires that developers must apply to LPAs for determination as to whether prior approval is required for certain aspects of development, before development can begin. In such cases, LPAs must determine applications according to statutory deadlines.

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New EAT judgment finds an investigator’s failure to share an emerging material fact with...

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has deemed that an investigator’s failure to share a newly emerged material fact with the decision-maker prior to dismissal to be procedurally unfair in the case of Uddin v London Borough of Ealing.

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Fines for Corporate Offences – On the Rise and How to React.

Regulatory compliance for in-house lawyers is a constantly shifting challenge, and modern approaches to sentencing for corporate offences have forced the issue to the top of the agenda.

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Buying at Auction? Good luck but be wary

When it comes to property transactions, there is nothing quite like the excitement of auction sales. If you are tempted to become a main player in this theatrical event, preparation is the key.

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Brexit Employment Updates: UK Employers

The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020. We are now in a transition period until 31 December 2020, and the UK will remain bound by EU laws until this date. However, it is essential that UK employers begin to plan ahead for what will happen after the transition period ends on 31 December.

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Ashfords M&A series: Preparing your business for sale: a guide for first time sellers

The successful sale of any business depends on the early identification, timely disclosure and appropriate allocation of legal risks and liabilities.

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SKYKICK - the most important trade mark case in the past 10 years?

The Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) recently handed down its preliminary ruling in Case C-371/18 Sky plc and others -v- SkyKick UK Ltd and another.

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Preparing to sell a Family & Owner Managed Business?

Whether or not to sell your family and owner managed business and when to sell are among the most important decisions that you may have to face as the owner of such a business.

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