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March 21, 2024

Should a Jury Trial Be Ordered in Civil Cases? Taylor v Savik & Anor [2024] EW Misc 15 (CC)

Most civil cases tried in court do not involve a jury. It is usually a single judge that hears them and decides them by determining facts and applying the relevant…

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February 27, 2024

Unravelling the Significance of the TR1 Form: A Guide for Commercial Property Transfers

In the sale of commercial property, where transactions involve complex negotiations and substantial financial investments, the TR1 form stands out as a critical element which is often underestimated. Introduction to…

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February 22, 2024

Phase Out of the Old Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) Imminent

As we have covered previously, exporting personal data outside of the UK is what is known under the UK GDPR as a ‘restricted transfer’. As the name might betray, it is not…

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February 13, 2024

AI Regulatory Environment: Latest Developments

The AI sector currently contributes £3.7 billion to the UK economy and employs 50,000 people across the country. The AI industry is thriving, and the impact of artificial intelligence on UK economy…

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February 9, 2024

Case Update: Limitation Clause Proved Effective in Limiting Liability for Dishonest Employees

In the recent High Court decision of Innovate Pharmaceuticals Ltd v University of Portsmouth Higher Education Corporation [2024] EWHC 35 (TCC), it was held that a limitation of liability clause…

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January 24, 2024

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023

Given that the UK is one of the largest and most open economies globally, it presents an appealing environment to start a business. However, this also indicates that UK is…

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January 12, 2024

Enhancing UK Data Centre Security: UK Government Launches Consultation

Data centres – the basics Data centres are one of the most important parts of the modern economy. They are specialised businesses used by organisations to store, oversee, and process…

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December 20, 2023

12 Obscure Christmas Facts

Jingling All the Way: Unwrapping the Merry Mysteries of Christmas with EM Law! Further Reading Quid Pro Quo: Essentials April 23, 2024 The Top 10 Most Used Latin Legal Terms…

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December 18, 2023

Deeds and Mistakes: the Decision in Lendlease Construction (Europe) Ltd v Aecom Ltd [2023] EWHC 2620 (TCC)

The High Court has handed down a very interesting decision that, amongst other things, is an important restatement of the law around deeds and, unfortunately, quite common mistakes in commercial…

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