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Lucasfilm did not benefit in any way at Tyburn Film Productions Ltd's expense, counsel said to the appeals court there on 3 December 2025, in part because it already possessed rights over Cushing's likeness and an agreement and consent from the Cushing estate to 'resurrect' him as Grand Moff Tarkin. Tyburn contends it earlier made an agreement with the late actor then, at the time, granting the company a veto over any use of his image prior to his 1994 death. That contract concerns a TV series titled 'Heritage of Horror', which never aired. Tyburn further asserts the deal permits it to effectively 'resurrect' Cushing using stand-ins and CGI to ultimately finish the programme then if the actor were to die whilst filming remained in progress...
Irish telecom operator Eircom’s damages lawsuit against BT Group over a public-sector contract must be carefully managed to trial to deal with confidentiality issues and other matters, a UK judge told the parties today. At the High Court in London today, a judge said Eircom’s damages action against BT over a public-sector contract needs tight case management through to trial to address confidentiality and related concerns. Eircom brought the claim after Ofcom in 2020 penalised BT for its behaviour during a tender. Speaking to both sides, Judge Adam Johnson urged them to resolve any confidentiality flashpoints themselves and signalled he had no wish to step in unless it became unavoidable. He also expressed confidence that parties would do everything possible to keep confidential designations to a minimum, noting this was necessary to maintain control over the conduct of the trial. He framed this as the
The following document is attached: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/274 dated 5 February 2026, revising Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1981, establishing a final anti-dumping levy on imports of ceramic tableware and kitchenware produced in...
Justice Richard Arnold granted AstraZeneca leave to appeal and permitted lorries carrying about 175,000 packs of Glenmark’s generics to move on to wholesalers, provided they did not reach pharmacy shelves while the case continued at any point during those interim proceedings. In this way, Glenmark could keep its first-to-market advantage, while causing only minimal detriment to AstraZeneca should the Court of Appeal later be persuaded to issue an injunction against supply. The judge said this approach maintained the status quo with the least possible prejudice to Glenmark’s position overall. The hearing was arranged at short notice, just days after the High Court refused AstraZeneca an injunction to block the diabetes generic from sale while the court considered whether the patents supporting the branded medicine were valid in law. Glenmark, Generics (UK) Ltd and Teva Pharmaceuticals have each begun proceedings in the UK to set...
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In this issue: Intellectual property Pharmaceuticals—regulatory landscape Medical devices Commercialisation Life sciences and data protection Medicines advertising Lex Talk® Life Sciences: a Lexis®Nexis community News alerts—daily and weekly Updated and new content Trackers Useful information Intellectual property Bayer keeps Xarelto profits from period of sales ban On 1 September 2025, a London court decided that Bayer may retain the profits it gained from sales of its blood‑thinning medicine Xarelto during an interim sales ban that stopped generic drugmakers from infringing a patent that has since been revoked. See News Analysis: Bayer retains Xarelto profits earned during sales ban. Judgment Alert: Sandoz Ag v Bayer Intellectual Property Gmb H [2025] EWHC 2201 ( Pat). The judgment for this case has been published. See: [2025] EWHC 2201 ( Pat). Judgment Alert: Generics ( UK) Ltd v...
In this issue: Sustainable finance and ESG round up Security Debt capital markets Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information Sustainable finance and ESG round up Sustainable finance and ESG monthly round-up—2 September 2025 This month’s Sustainable finance and ESG round-up from the Finance Group highlights: (1) the Financial Conduct Authority noting progress in the sustainability-linked loans market since its 2023 review, (2) the Transition Finance Council seeking views on draft transition finance guidelines, and (3) a Memorandum of Understanding between the European Securities and Markets Authority ( ESMA) and the European Environment Agency to bolster cooperation on sustainable finance. For more information, see: Sustainable finance and ESG monthly round-up—2 September 2025. Security DBT updates overseas entities register guidance on trust information access The Department for Business and Trade ( DBT) has updated its guidance on the Register of...
In this issue: State aid Lex Talk®Competition: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex State aid State aid General Court dismisses action relating to Commission’s decision approving compensation to Česká pošta for universal service obligations The General Court delivered its ruling in Case T‑784/22, Zásilkovna v Commission, challenging the Commission’s decision of 25 July 2022, which held that compensation granted by the Czech Republic to Česká pošta for provision of the universal postal service obligation for 2018–2022 was compatible with the internal market ( SA.55208). The General Court dismissed the application in its entirety. Background Česká pošta, the Czech Republic’s incumbent postal operator, has been appointed as the universal postal service provider nationwide. Under the universal service obligation ( USO), Česká pošta must, among other requirements, ensure specified letter and parcel delivery services are available on each business day throughout the whole of the Czech Republic. The General Court...
Court of Justice delivers judgment on Spanish reference seeking clarification of the limitation period for a competition-law damages claim The Court of Justice has handed down its ruling in Case C‑21/24, CP v Nissan Iberia, addressing a reference from Spain that seeks clarification on the limitation period applicable to a competition damages action... Background On 23 July 2015, the CNMC issued its decision in Case S/0482/13, Fabricantes de Automóviles ( Automobile manufacturers), finding that the sharing of commercially sensitive information among a number of undertakings, including Nissan, which ceased in 2013, breached Article 101 TFEU and Article 1 of Law 15/2007. That decision was subsequently challenged through several actions for annulment brought by the alleged infringers, including Nissan. However, the Tribunal Supremo ( Supreme Court, Spain) confirmed the decision in 2021......
Mergers The CMA has approved the expected purchase by EVRi of DHL e Commerce UK, together with DHL Group’s move to take a minority shareholding in EVRi, following a phase 1 investigation—see the case page for details. Note— For all active mergers before the CMA, consult UK mergers—ongoing cases tracker. Upcoming dates— For forthcoming UK competition milestones, see the UK Competition calendar......
In this issue: Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Networks and network connections Nuclear energy Air emissions, efficiency, and climate change International energy New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Energy law titles Daily and weekly news alerts Electricity and gas market regulation and licensing Electricity Code Modifications All current changes to the Connection and Use of System Code ( CUSC), the Grid Code ( GC), the System Owner— Transmission Owner Code ( STC) and the Security and Quality Supply Standard ( SQSS) are collated on NESO’s Modification Tracker. It clarifies each change’s purpose, highlights affected stakeholders, captures Panel views on prioritisation, and indicates its present position in the review process. For further information, see: Codes. Networks and network connections NESO announces closure of ' Gate 2 to Whole Queue' evidence submission...
In this issue: Budgets and Finance Bills Taxes management and litigation Funds International Lex Talk®Tax: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Budgets and Finance Bills Date of Budget 2025 announced The government has confirmed Chancellor Reeves will present Budget 2025 on 26 November 2025. See: LNB News 03/09/2025. Taxes management and litigation News Analysis published on FTT decision in Lexgreen Services In Lexgreen Services Ltd [2025] UKFTT 1019 ( TC), the First-tier Tax Tribunal ( FTT) held a company may incur inheritance tax under section 201(1)(d) of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984 where it is a ‘live company’ at the point of relevant transfer. See News Analysis: FTT explores the meaning of life ( Lexgreen Services Ltd v HMRC). News Analysis published on...
In this issue: Arbitration Building regulations Planning Regulations and controls Lex Talk®Construction: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Construction trackers Arbitration Server wars— The future of data centre arbitration As businesses hurry to deliver the essential infrastructure for artificial intelligence, data centre development is accelerating across the globe. White & Case’s Brody Greenwald (partner), Darryl Lew (partner), Kate Perumal (partner) and Efat Elsherif (associate) explore how this construction boom could spur a new wave of international arbitration. See News Analysis: Server wars— The future of data centre arbitration. Charting the use of AI in Arbitration—a closer look at the CIArb Guideline (2025) The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators ( CIArb) has issued guidance on the use of artificial intelligence in arbitration. Piotr Wilinski of Linklaters LLP assesses the implications for practitioners and the outlook for arbitration, with thanks to Guido Machado Peláez for his assistance in preparing this article. See News...
Sky UK Ltd v Office of Communications [2025] EWCA Civ 1118 What are the practical implications of this case? The Court of Appeal upheld the CAT’s ruling that Sky’s pay‑television service delivered via digital satellite ( Sky Pay TV Service) qualifies as an ECS. As a result, the General Conditions of Entitlement ( GCs) governing ECSs bite in full, including consumer safeguards that oblige ECS providers to issue end‑of‑contract notifications ( Eo CNs) to customers. In practical terms, the decision confirms that blended content/transmission offerings ( Hybrid Services)—even where content is the principal element—do not escape ECS categorisation or the consequent GC obligations. Providers of Hybrid Services (or their connectivity partners) should determine who bears responsibility to end users for conveyance functions, as this is pivotal to whether ECS status arises. The judgment also settles a two‑stage framework for assessing ECS designation for Hybrid...
In this issue: Brexit highlights Post- Brexit transition guidance Constitutional and administrative law Equality and human rights Judicial review Public procurement Information law Lex Talk®Public Law: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers New Q& As Useful information Brexit highlights Understanding the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 and what comes next The Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 ( PRMA 2025) initiates the reform of the UK’s product safety regime. Kate Corby, partner, and Lauren Webb, trainee solicitor, at Baker Mc Kenzie, explore the aims, context, and principal provisions of PRMA 2025, together with what is expected to follow next. See News Analysis: Understanding the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 and what comes next. UK– EU TCA— Government issues its second implementation report The Cabinet Office has released its second implementation report on the UK‑ EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement ( TCA), spanning key developments from April 2023 to...
PI & Clinical Negligence weekly highlights—4 September 2025 In this issue: Key PI and Clinical negligence news Occupational disease Product liability Accidents abroad Claims involving a child Costs and funding Scottish PI and Clinical negligence news Other PI and Clinical negligence news New Content Lex Talk®PI & Clinical Negligence: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Lexis Nexis® Webinars Key PI and Clinical negligence news Personal Injuries ( NHS Charges) ( Amounts) ( Amendment) Regulations 2025 SI 2025/986: These Regulations revise the Personal Injuries ( NHS Charges) ( Amounts) Regulations 2015, SI 2015/295, setting out the sums due under the NHS charges recovery scheme where an injured individual, who obtains a compensation payment for their injury, has received NHS hospital care or ambulance services. They take effect from 1 October 2025. See: LNB News...
International tennis authorities are, say the PTPA and the players, improperly seeking to scuttle the proposed antitrust class action by moving to drop the players’ co-plaintiff, the Professional Tennis Players Association ( PTPA), and by pressing the court to consign the matter to arbitration. Those arguments appear in two briefs filed on 28 August 2025 by the PTPA and the players. The case was initially brought on 18 March by six men and six women players, with the PTPA later joining; the union, established in 2019, counts as co-founder and lead plaintiff the Canadian tennis veteran Vasek Pospisil. An amended complaint dated 24 June lists as co-defendants the Association of Tennis Professionals’ ATP Tour Inc and the Women’s Tennis Association’s WTA Tour Inc. On 31 July, the ATP and WTA tours asked the court to dismiss the union from the claim,...
In this issue: Key developments UK immigration control: how it works Sponsored work Family routes Challenging immigration decisions and enforcement Lex Talk®Immigration: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Latest Q& A Key developments Future developments— Immigration calendar Please note our Immigration calendar outlines key upcoming developments for advisers focused on business immigration. UK immigration control: how it works An ILPA blog by Nelli Shevchenko, Senior Associate at Sherrards Solicitors LLP, reviews a number of UK immigration pathways designed to drive economic growth that have, so far, attracted few users. The commentary considers the Innovator Founder, Scale-up and Global Business Mobility ( GBM) Service Supplier, Secondment Worker and Expansion Worker routes. In contrast, Skilled Worker and Global Talent have been widely embraced, while the newer categories have found it harder to draw applicants. Shevchenko explores the underlying causes in each instance and proposes suggestions for reform. See: LNB News...
In this issue: Key developments and horizon scanning Disputes and remedies Easements and covenants Electronic Communications Additional Property Disputes updates Lex Talk®Property Disputes: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Key developments and horizon scanning Budget Day 2025 The Government has announced that budget day will be 26 November 2025. See LNB News 03/09/2025 5. Disputes and remedies Upper Tribunal confirms two-stage test for unreasonable behaviour ( Coogan v Taheri) The Upper Tribunal ( Lands Chamber) ( UT) in Coogan v Taheri [2025] UKUT 293 ( LC) dismissed an appeal by the tenant appellants against a £70,000 costs order made by the First-tier Tribunal ( Property Chamber) ( Residential Property) ( FTT) under rule 13(1)(b) of the Tribunal Procedure ( First-tier Tribunal) ( Property Chamber) Rules 2013. The...
In this issue: Customs Lex Talk® International Trade: a Lexis®Nexis forum Daily and weekly news alerts Fresh and revised materials Customs Weekly roundup of HMRC import, export and customs guidance—1 September 2025 Full details on changes to HMRC import, export and customs guidance spanning 26 August to 1 September 2025. Refer to LNB News 01/09/2025 5......
In this issue: Cross-border disputes Litigation Settlement New content Dates for your diary Useful information Lex Talk®Dispute Resolution: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Cross-border disputes Cross-border service—issues with service—orders for extensions of service set aside In Cavadore Ltd v Jawa [2025] EWHC 2222 ( Ch), the master delivered a concise overview of the authorities on extending the period for serving a claim form. The claimants had obtained successive orders pushing back service. Their evidence centred on delays within the Foreign Process Section ( FPS) and by overseas authorities, yet did not engage with potential limitation defences or with existing court orders requiring payment of the defendants’ costs from prior proceedings. The second defendant sought to have the extensions overturned. On the facts, the court held there was no good reason for failing to serve within CPR 7.5:...
Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights—4 September 2025 In this issue: Insurance types Financial crime and sanctions UK Regulation Cases tracker Dates for your diary Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk®Insurance: a Lexis®Nexis community Insurance types Motor vehicle and road traffic accident Analysts on 1 September 2025 forecast that personal motor insurance could be radically reshaped over the next decade if autonomous vehicles gain widespread adoption in the UK. See: Motor insurance to face shake-up from driverless cars. Cyber UK brokers rate cyber-insurance as the most promising growth line, with many SMEs still lacking protection against online risks, according to polling by a data and analytics firm. See: Cyber-insurance seen as big growth area for UK SMEs. Financial crime and sanctions Boost fraud controls before law change, RSA urges insurers On 26 August 2025, RSA Insurance Group Ltd advised the market to reassess and...
Risk & Compliance weekly highlights—4 September 2025 In this issue: Data protection Financial sanctions AML, CTF & counter-proliferation financing Other financial crime Cybersecurity Other Risk & Compliance updates this week Lex Talk®Risk & Compliance: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers New and updated content Data protection ICO launches consultation on data protection complaint handling framework The Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO) has opened a consultation proposing updates to its approach for handling data protection complaints, including a new assessment framework to determine which complaints proceed to investigation. The proposals address rising volumes—42,881 in 2024/25—and align with the Data ( Use and Access) Act, which requires organisations to maintain internal data protection complaint procedures. The framework is intended to channel resources towards higher-risk matters while sustaining oversight of systemic concerns. The...
Isio, the pensions consultancy and investment adviser, reported that 12 defined contribution master trusts it oversees had reduced their exposure to US shares during the first and second quarters of 2025. These master trusts reshaped their investments after the American president announced swingeing trade tariffs on 2 April 2025, sparking a short-lived sell-off in US equities. A baseline tariff of 10% covered almost all countries shipping goods to the US, with markedly higher rates for regions such as China and the EU. The announcement jolted US equity markets, wiping US$2.5trn off Wall Street trading on 3 April 2025......
At an oral session of the Committee, Charlotte Clark CBE, Director of Cross-cutting Policy and Strategy at the FCA, said that secondary legislation is required to give greater clarity on the steps trustees must take to justify declining a mandated investment, as well as on regulatory rules that would need very careful design. The Pension Schemes Bill provides an exemption that permits trustees to refuse mandated investments if they consider this not in members’ interests, but Clark cautioned that this would be a difficult judgement for trustees and scheme managers, and just as challenging for regulators to evaluate thoroughly. She said the extent of that process would be set out in secondary legislation, and that it must spell out what the process involves. It is going to be a demanding assessment for the trustees or scheme manager, and then for the...
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