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April 3, 2025

Half-Secret Commissions – the Decision of the Court of Appeal in Expert Tooling and Automation Limited v Engie Power Limited [2025] EWCA Civ 292

The role of agents and the law pertaining to them is ancient, dating back (at least) to the Roman period. In England and Wales, the common law and statutory position…

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March 27, 2025

Data Protection Update: Direct Marketing – The Facebook Case

Following submissions made to the High Court by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator, Meta (parent company of Facebook) has agreed to stop targeting a Facebook…

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March 17, 2025

Avoid Costly Surprises: Expert Commercial Lease Reviews

Last Updated: 17/03/2025 Leasing a commercial property is a significant commitment, and understanding the terms of your lease is crucial to safeguarding your business. Many tenants unknowingly take on hidden…

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March 5, 2025

EU AI Act – Overview

Whether you’re using ChatGPT to organise your email inbox or developing the latest ‘agentic’ AI models – AI regulation has arrived in the EU, taking the form of the EU Artificial…

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February 27, 2025

Copyright and Artificial Intelligence: UK Government Consultation Closed

On 17 December 2024 the UK Government launched its consultation on potential changes to UK intellectual property law and other laws to accommodate, at least in part, the challenges posed by the…

February 20, 2025

Traps for Tenants: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and Listed Commercial Buildings

For businesses seeking to lease a commercial property in the United Kingdom, compliance with Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) regulations is a fundamental consideration. EPCs assess a building’s energy efficiency, providing…

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February 11, 2025

Paying for Privacy? Understanding the ICO’s ‘Consent or Pay’ Rules

You may have recently encountered websites, most frequently news websites, that present you with a pop-up message before you can read what is on it. This pop-up message will ask…

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January 29, 2025

How to Set Up an LTIP: A Guide to Success

In an era where attracting and retaining top talent is critical for organisational success, long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) have become a popular tool for aligning employee interests with company goals.…

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January 17, 2025

The Employment Rights Bill: What Does it Mean for UK Workers and Employers?

The UK employment landscape is set for major transformation following the introduction of the Employment Rights Bill (the Bill) by the Labour government (the Government) on 10 October 2024. If passed, this landmark legislation…

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