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Commercial Contract Law Dispute Resolution Software & Technology

September 6, 2024

SaaS as a good? 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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Compliance Employment Law

September 3, 2024

Preparing for the New Duty to Prevent Sexual Harassment

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

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Compliance Data Protection Law

August 30, 2024

Dutch DPA Fines Uber €290 Million for Unlawful International Personal Data Transfers

In a notable decision, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Uber B.V €290 million for breaches of the EU GDPR following the unlawful transfers of personal data from…

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Commercial

August 20, 2024

Understanding Sole Traders in the UK

In the diverse range of business structures, the sole trader model is one of the simplest and most common. This blog post will explore who is a sole trader (including…

Dispute Resolution

August 16, 2024

Understanding “Without Prejudice” in Legal Negotiations

In the world of legal disputes and negotiations, the term “without prejudice” is a powerful tool that allows parties to communicate openly and attempt to reach a settlement without fear…

Tort law

August 8, 2024

Introduction to Tort Law

Tort law is an area of civil law that deals with situations where a person’s wrongful conduct causes harm to another. Unlike criminal law, tort law is concerned with compensating…

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Dispute Resolution Tort law

August 2, 2024

Negligence: A Comprehensive Guide

Negligence is a “tort” under English law. A tort is an act or omission, other than a breach of contract, that causes harm or loss to another person, resulting in…

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Contract Law

July 31, 2024

An indemnity can be an important part of mitigating risk in your contractual relationships but it can also represent a significant liability. Understanding indemnities is essential for effectively managing these…

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Dispute Resolution

July 30, 2024

Understanding the Meaning of Prima Facie

In legal contexts, the term ‘prima facie’ holds significant importance. Derived from Latin, it translates to ‘at first sight’ or ‘on the face of it.’ In the UK legal system, it is used to describe evidence…

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