Reform of EU copyright law will create additional rights for rightholders in...
Précis The European Parliament voted on 26 March 2019 to usher in new EU copyright rules, which will bring radical changes to the EU copyright regime. Background The European Commission first set out...
View ArticleEthiopia: The Public-Private Partnership Directorate General (PPP-DG)...
Background The RFQ will be launched as part of the second round of the scaling solar program, a World Bank initiative that aims to create a viable market for solar power in each client country...
View ArticleTenant Fees Act 2019: an agent for change?
Tenant Fees Act 2019 Coming into force on 1 June 2019, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 (the “Act”) will apply to ASTs, residential licences to occupy and certain student accommodation tenancies in England,...
View ArticleData Privacy Implications of the use of CCTV Footage in the press
On 16 April 2019, a controversial 16-minute video containing footage of a what is believed to be a taxi journey taken by two Hong Kong celebrities, Andy Hui Chi-on and Jacqueline Wong, was published...
View ArticleExceptional circumstances defeated removal of charge
Simer Kaur Dhillon v (1) Barclays Bank PlC (2) Chief Land Registrar
View ArticleUK: National Infrastructure Commission review of energy, telecoms and water...
The UK’s National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is to examine regulation of the UK’s water, energy and telecoms sectors, to assess what changes might be necessary to facilitate future investment in...
View ArticleBeware what you say in court...
Background: fitness and propriety Rule 2.1.3G (10) of the FIT guidance in the FCA Handbook states that when assessing honesty, integrity and reputation for the purposes of a fitness and propriety...
View ArticlePlastic related consultations: Despite Brexit Government continues to focus...
One could be forgiven for thinking the UK Government had put its other legislative plans on hold as it seeks to deliver Brexit, but this is not the case. In February we saw the launch of a number of...
View ArticleIn His DefenceResponsible Journalism for Non-Journalists
As published in the Entertainment Law Review In the first major decision on the Defamation Act 2013 s.4, the case of Alexander Economou v David de Freitas1 gives eagerly awaited appellate court...
View ArticleHelping you through changing times: Download our Brexit Preparedness Tracker
Brexit Preparedness Tracker provides a quick overview of the current position in relation to legislative preparations for Brexit in the jurisdictions where Eversheds Sutherland has a presence. The...
View ArticleOFAC designates Banco Central de Venezuela
On 17 April 2019, The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took steps to prevent the Banco Central de Venezuela, the Central Bank of Venezuela, from “being used as a tool of the illegitimate Maduro...
View ArticleNew Companies and Associations Code to allow termination of the term of...
As from 1 May 2019 the new Companies and Associations Code (“CAC”) will allow to terminate the term of director with notice/compensation without using protective structures. Currently, the term of a...
View ArticleAcademies Briefing Spring 2019
In this issue:• TPS – increased contributions for academies confirmed• Cap on public sector exit payment likely by end of year• New Health and Safety Guidance for Schools – Your Responsibilities and...
View ArticleWhen does a duty of good faith arise in commercial contracts?
Introduction The recent case of Alan Bates and Others v Post Office Limited revisits the issue of when a duty of good faith can be implied into a contract and thereby potentially limit the actions...
View ArticleItaly: The Future is Bright: Senior Associate Charlie Wright speaking at the...
On 16 April 2019, Energy and Infrastructure senior associate, Charlie Wright, presented at the Future Parity conference held in Milan, Italy. The event was attended by more than 100 delegates,...
View ArticleShining a light on what necessity means for GDPR & tightening up...
The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published a set of guidelines (in draft) for public consultation. These will be absolutely key to providers of online services, such as social media,...
View ArticleCorporate Claims Bulletin February & March 2019
LIABILITY Carey v Vauxhall Motors Ltd (2019), EWHC 238 (QB) The claimant had married her husband in 1976, at which time he was working for the defendant and comin...
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