Time for tech firms to stop marking their own homework? An analysis of the Online Safety Bill.
In this article, Christine Jackson examines the Online Safety Bill, proposed legislation introducing new obligations on tech firms and their managers, as well as new powers for Ofcom, as the designated online safety regulator.
How BPE is leading the way in the future of data sharing
Sarah Kenshall, Technology Partner at BPE Solicitors, discusses the huge potential of data trusts and explains why they are a good approach to meeting the demand for sharing data across public, private and third sector organisations.
Ed Sheeran – Out of Shape over Copyright Infringement Claim?
Ed Sheeran, the world famous singer-songwriter was accused of copyright infringement by two other songwriters, Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue over Ed Sheeran’s 2017 hit song ‘Shape of You’ which became the year’s best selling single and remains the most-played song of all time on Spotify.
Harry Jones: My BPE story
Meet Harry Jones, a first seat Trainee who has worked at BPE since 2019. Over to you, Harry…
P&O – How the media and government got it wrong
In this article Steve Conlay considers the recent P&O dismissals, the “fire and rehire” culture in the UK and how the media and government continues to misinterpret the entire situation
Beware your repair clause
It is a common misconception that, when taking a lease of commercial property, a tenant only has to return that property at the end of the lease in the same condition in which they took it but this is not the case. Understanding the repair clause in your lease is vital to ensuring you are not left with a very large dilapidations liability when you leave the property at the end of your lease.
When is a trade mark not a trade mark?
Iain Garfield discusses the implications of the decision by Russian authorities to no longer recognise trade marks owned by organisations in some countries.
Supporting employees affected by conflict in the Ukraine
Tom Lattimore looks at the additional support employees who are affected by the conflict in the Ukraine may need.
Recent High Court Case Provides Guidance on “All Reasonable Endeavours” Clauses
The High Court has given guidance on what is needed to satisfy an “all reasonable endeavours” clause in an agreement, following the recent case of Brooke Homes (Bicester) Limited v Portfolio Property Partners Limited and Others [2021] EWCH 3015 (Ch) (“Brooke Homes”).
The effect of COVID on financial settlements on divorce
Jemma Jones looks at the impact that COVID has had on financial settlements in divorce cases.
Whose liability is it anyway?
David Ashcroft continues his analysis of the issues of liability surrounding the cladding of tall buildings.
Every Little Helps: Injunction granted to stop Tesco firing and re-hiring
Will Carter considers the recent High Court Decision in USDAW and others v Tesco, which found an implied term in Tesco employees’ contracts preventing termination of employment with the sole purpose of removing a benefit.