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09/12/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Media Can Relax About UGC After Judge’s Ruling
The written judgment in the first High Court ruling on online publishers’ liability for User Generated Content (UGC) confirms the media can relax a little about posts made to their websites. The gist of Mr Justice Eady’s judgment in… »

03/12/2009 : Christmas Options For Landlords With Empty Retail Space
In the build up to Christmas empty retail premises become sought after by seasonal businesses, selling products ranging from Christmas decorations to calendars. For a landlord with an empty shop, this can be a welcome source of income and for the occupying… »

02/12/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Book Review Shows Limits Of Unreformed Fair Comment Defence
In its review of English libel law announced last month, the Government should take a sharp look at the unhelpful intricacies of fair comment. The fair comment defence is supposed to be a touchstone of free speech in a democracy, but case law has… »

26/11/2009 : Employers' responsibility to prevent sexual harassment at Christmas
The employees of “Bloggs & Co” had been looking forward to letting their hair down at the Christmas party organised by their employer in an upmarket hotel outside working hours, with plenty of free booze. At the event itself, everyone… »

19/11/2009 : Looking To Reduce Your Legal Spend?
You might be surprised to learn that, according to the latest figures, fewer claims were made in the Employment Tribunal this year than in the previous year. However, a closer look at the figures offers some explanation. The figures for 2007/8 were artificially… »

17/11/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Two Sensible Libel Rulings, But Clamour For Reform Grows
Judges deserve credit this month for giving short shrift to two weak defamation claims – but free speech campaigners continue to press for radical reform of English libel law. The first notable case, on 6th November, concerned a piece in… »

12/11/2009 : The Company Names Tribunal
One year on and the Company Names Tribunal (CNT), which was set up to provide a remedy against opportunistic company name registrations, has so far been good news for brand owners. So called opportunistic company name registrations are similar… »

05/11/2009 : Involving Your Spouse In The Family Business Can Present A Risk
When you have a small company or other business that begins to do well, it can start to exceed the higher rate tax band. Accountants will start asking about partners and whether they contribute to the business. In particular, they will want to know whether… »

03/11/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Newspaper Wins And Loses In Latest Ruling On Reynolds Privilege
A newspaper has both won and lost ‘public interest’ qualified privilege defences in a libel case highlighting a crucial difference between print and online publication. The Times won its argument that a defamatory article first published… »

29/10/2009 : Wildcat Strikes - New Era of Industrial Action
Until recently, it has been generally accepted that trade unions are not what they used to be. But as the recession continues and unemployment rises, industrial action becomes more likely, with or without the support of the unions. Some unions… »

22/10/2009 : New Rules On Disclosure Of Directors' Residential Addresses
The previous law on the disclosure of the home addresses of directors was formulated after the violent, armed attacks on directors of Huntingdon Life Sciences by animal rights activists. It allowed directors to apply for a Confidentiality Order where… »

20/10/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Despite Trafigura Success, Prior Restraint Remains Feature Of English Law
The media enjoyed The Guardian’s success last week in securing an amendment to an injunction granted to commodities trader Trafigura, which otherwise might have gagged reporting of Parliament. Claimant law firm Carter-Ruck – so often… »

15/10/2009 : How To Manage the Risks On Outsourcing
It is inevitable, in turbulent economic times, that businesses will look to gain a competitive advantage by outsourcing some facet of their business (distribution, cleaning and temporary employment services for example). The principal driver is cost… »

09/10/2009 : New UK Supreme Court
The start of October has seen a number of important changes in the legal landscape of this country, but perhaps the most significant change is the creation of the new UK Supreme Court which, on October 1, replaces the House of Lords as the highest appeal… »

08/10/2009 : Labour Abandons Its 'Family-Friendly' Plans
Back in 2005 Labour promised to extend statutory maternity pay from the current nine months to twelve months. Four years on, the party has had to admit that it is abandoning its plans, claiming it would have cost an incredible £500 million.… »

06/10/2009 : Hold The Front Page: New Guidance On Reporting Restrictions Is Sympathetic To Media’s Role
Recently updated guidance for courts and journalists on reporting restrictions in criminal cases is notable for its media-friendly tone and up-to-date case law. The joint publication, issued by the Judicial Studies Board, Newspaper Society, Society… »

01/10/2009 : Record Fines Of 103 Construction Companies For Regulatory Breach
One of the big news stories recently is the fine by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) of 103 construction companies for breach of the Competition rules. The Competition Act 2000 and the EC Treaty prohibit (among other things) agreements and behaviour… »

24/09/2009 : “Anyone For Pimm’s?” Or Should That Be Pitchers?
Diageo, the world’s leading alcoholic drinks company and the owner of the brand Pimm’s, has taken steps to enforce its rights against Sainsbury’s, following the launch of Sainsbury’s drink “Pitchers”. It is likely… »

22/09/2009 : Hold The Front Page: Government Launches Important Review Of Internet Libel Law
The hot topic of online publication is under review in a Government consultation on Internet defamation. The review, launched last week, was triggered by concerns that English libel law’s ‘multiple publication rule’ is not fit for… »

21/09/2009 : Trust Schools: Reasons To Be A Trust Partner
There is quite a lot of press coverage and comment about the possible advantages to a school becoming a Trust School. These are many and varied and range from an increased autonomy and formalising business partnerships to a way of formalising group procurement… »

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