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Our team of experts is here to share the latest legal developments, insights, and practical tips for you or your business. We cover a wide range of topics, including tech, software, AI, data protection, and compliance.

October 30, 2024

Data Protection Update: Data (Use and Access) Bill

Last Updated: 15/05/2025 The Labour Government has introduced a new Data (Use and Access) Bill (Bill) which, if it becomes law, would make significant changes to the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA), UK GDPR and Privacy and…

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October 23, 2024

End User Licence Agreement (EULA) – Everything You Need to Know

A EULA is a type of legally binding contract between a software provider and an end-user setting out the terms of access to the software. The end-user can be an…

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October 16, 2024

Traps for Tenants: Signing and Dating Commercial Property Leases – and making sure they are legal!

If you are a commercial property tenant and you did not have a specialist commercial property solicitor supporting you when signing and dating your lease, how do you know if…

October 11, 2024

Wet Signature: FAQs

In today’s digital age, many transactions and agreements are signed electronically, but the concept of a “wet signature” remains crucial in legal and business contexts. Though the term might sound…

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October 8, 2024

What is Copyright: A Guide

Copyright is a form of intellectual property (IP) right. IP refers to the legal rights granted to individuals or organisations over their creative works, inventions, and innovations. These rights allow…

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September 27, 2024

Special Category Data: What is it?

Special category personal data is a type of personal data that, under the UK GDPR, is afforded additional protections. Such protections grant additional rights to data subjects (individuals that the…

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September 11, 2024

Repudiation of Contract: A Legal Overview

Contracts form the backbone of most business relationships. They establish the rights and obligations of the parties involved. A common concern is what happens when a party doesn’t adhere to…

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September 6, 2024

Is SaaS defined as “goods”? The judgment in Kompaktwerk GmbH v LivePerson Netherlands B.V [2024] EWHC 2278 (Comm)

A recent judgment in the Commercial Court brings useful clarification to the law of agency and an agent’s entitlement to the protections of the Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993…

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September 3, 2024

The New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

From 26 October 2024, a significant new legal obligation came into force for employers in the UK, requiring them to take proactive steps to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. The…

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