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4 Mar 2015

Reform of 'groundless threats' regime in IP law is a boost for SME innovation

The Law Society takes credit for IP reform following a nine-year lobbying campaign with stakeholders

3 Mar 2015

A rose by any other name?

Emma Sheldon and Richard Pull consider the dangers of confusingly similar company names

3 Mar 2015

Swifter justice?

Consumer law is unlikely to become any easier for the consumer to understand in light of recent case law, says Geoffrey Simpson-Scott

17 Feb 2015

What does the Autumn Statement 2014 mean for your business?

Debbie King discusses key measures from the Autumn Statement, boardroom diversity, and regulation of company names

16 Feb 2015

Music and football industries ramp up protection of IP rights

Music rights agency and Football Association Premier League dramatically increase High Court claims for copyright infringement

13 Feb 2015

Insolvency profession calls for the return of Criminal Bankruptcy

Criminal Bankruptcy Orders offer a more effective retrieval of funds from defendants than confiscation orders

13 Feb 2015

Jeweller wins claim against Barclays for leaving him £150,000 short

Banks should put more stringent procedures in place to inform customers over issues of money transfers, says barrister

11 Feb 2015

Whistleblowing laws to be extended

The barrister behind a major review of NHS whistleblowing criticised the 'limited' and 'not easy to understand' law around whistleblowing protection and 'defensive' attitude of in-house lawyers, reports Catherine Baksi