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Changes to consumer rights to come into force on 1 October 2015
The government has issued a commencement order confirming that the substantive provisions of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 (CRA) will come...
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Online defamation – online news service liable for defamatory...
An Estonian online news service had claimed that its national court’s ruling that it was liable for defamatory comments posted by i...
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High Court rejects standard terms’ limitations of liability as unre...
In a recent ruling, the High Court has decided that various limitations of liability in standard term contracts were, in principle, unrea...
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Manchester United could face legal action
It has been reported that Manchester United Football Club may face legal action following complaints about their treatment of disabled fa...
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ICC launches new Cyber Security Guide for businesses
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has launched a new, free-to-download cyber security guide for business. The new guide outline...
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Introducing Brian Bannister, Corporate and Commercial specialist at...
I qualified as a solicitor in 1988 and have practised in corporate and commercial law ever since. Initially from Lancashire, I have lived...
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Data Protection Act Amendment will make it easier for ICO to prosec...
From 6 April 2015, the Data Protection Act 1998 will be amended to remove the need to prove “substantial damage or substantial dist...
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Direct Marketing – Fine of £50,000 Upheld for Failing to Comp...
A recent decision in the first tier information rights tribunal provided a reminder to businesses that they are legally obliged to check ...
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‘Glee’ case highlights importance of protecting your brand
A recent High Court decision has ruled in favour of a UK based comedy club who claimed that popular US teen TV show, ‘Glee’ breached thei...
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Selling Online – Are you ready for the new 14 day cooling off...
From 13 June 2014, the new Consumer Contracts Regulations* come into effect. For those who trade online, it is important to consider how ...