Our January eBulletin concentrated on the key proposed legislative changes for 2013. Since publication, the Government published in March 2013 a revised timetable for implementation of employment law reforms, and Parliament has participated in a great deal of legislative ping-pong… Continue reading
Background This case concerns the use of the word Interflora by retail giant Marks & Spencer (“M&S”) as an advertising keyword, leading Google Internet search engine users to advertisements for M&S flower delivery services. M&S used the Google AdWords service,… Continue reading
On 25 April 2013 the Crime and Courts Bill received Royal Assent. When the bill comes into force in early 2014 as the Crime and Courts Act, it will introduce a new enforcement regime for fraud, bribery and money laundering… Continue reading
Recently there has been mounting resistance to practices within the retail industry relating to the surcharges imposed on consumers. This was highlighted in a super complaint to the Office of Fair Trading by the consumer watchdog Which? into the level… Continue reading
On 16 April 2013, the European Commission announced it was opening an investigation into the proposed UK Games Tax Relief. The details and terms of the proposed relief were discussed by Harbottle & Lewis partner Alan Moss in an article… Continue reading
McILROY’S MATCHING RIGHTS The dispute between Rory McIlroy and Oakley regarding the world number one golfer’s new endorsement agreement with Nike highlighted the commercial and legal issues that can arise from including “matching rights” in commercial contracts. Oakley is… Continue reading
Welcome to the April edition of the Publishing eBulletin. With London Book Fair around the corner, we take this opportunity to give you a roundup of some of the key legal issues and developments at the forefront of the industry.… Continue reading
Last week the Government published the legislation[1] governing its eagerly awaited tax relief for high-end television, animation and video games (the “Reliefs”) and announced that the European Commission had granted State Aid approval for the high-end TV and animation Reliefs.… Continue reading
The Chancellor’s Budget was heavy on announcements, but lacking in detail. As expected, the Government continues to attack tax evasion, whilst more particularly introducing a host of new measures and tweaks to counter specific “unacceptable” tax avoidance techniques. As always… Continue reading
Welcome to the March edition of the Fashion eBulletin. 2012 was an unforgettable year in the world of fashion and things look set to match it this year, not least with the recently concluded and ever inspiring Fashion Weeks in… Continue reading
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