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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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Meta Platforms’ Whats App Ireland should be permitted to challenge a decision by a group of EU data protection authorities at the EU courts, because it was ‘directly concerned’ by that decision, a legal opinion for the Court of Justice of the European Union states. Advocate General Tamara Ćapeta of the EU Court of Justice, in a non-binding opinion (see here), advised the EU’s top court should find action for annulment admissible and refer the case back to the General Court. The case arises from a dispute over a decision of Ireland’s Data Protection Commission. In August 2021, the DPC fined Whats App €225m for failing to meet transparency duties under the General Data Protection Regulation. The opinion says ‘the appellant is directly concerned by’ the European Data Protection Board’s decision and ‘the contested decision is of individual concern to the...
Mergers The Commission: approved with conditions Safran USA Inc.’s purchase of a portion of the Collins Aerospace aerospace actuation business...
Both committees reviewed the following proposed negative SIs and made no suggestion to upgrade: Public Procurement ( Revocation) Regulations 2025 Energy ( Euratom Decisions and Miscellaneous Provisions) ( Amendment and Revocation) Regulations 2025 Latest Commons select committee recommendations Here are the most recent papers from the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee and the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee: Votes and Proceedings, 1 April 2025— Select Committees: Reports, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee Votes and Proceedings, 2 April 2025— Select Committees: Reports, Energy Security and Net Zero Committee Latest SLSC recommendations Here is the newest report from the SLSC: SLSC—22nd Report of Session 2024–25, 3 April 2025 Instruments of interest The SLSC noted the following Brexit-related instrument as of interest, though it was not brought to the special attention of the House: REACH Fees and Charges ( Amendment of...
In this issue: Enforcing security and property insolvency Lease covenants and obligations Repairing obligations and dilapidations Trespass and adverse possession Rent and rates Disputes and remedies Service charges Additional Property Disputes updates Lex Talk®Property Disputes: a Lexis®Nexis community New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Latest Q& As Enforcing security and property insolvency LPA 1925 receiver appointment is personal; employer not vicariously liable ( Yerbury v Azets Holdings Ltd) In Yerbury v Azets Holdings Ltd [2025] EWHC 757 ( KB), the King’s Bench Division dismissed an appeal and upheld a Master’s order striking out a vicarious liability claim against Azets Holdings Ltd ( AHL), successor to the receivers’ former employer. A company, Bethel, borrowed from Amicus to purchase a property, then defaulted; receivers were appointed and the asset sold for less than a £5m valuation. The appellant proceeded as assignee via an assignment from Bethel’s liquidator. The Master decided the claim was directed at the wrong party— AHL...
In this issue Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Agency and distribution Consumer protection Contracts E-commerce International sale and supply of goods Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Advertising, marketing and sponsorship ASA rulings—2 April 2025: The ASA received four complaints about ads from A3 Games Pte Ltd and John Mills Ltd, raising concerns over the sexualisation and objectification of women in a game promotion and allegedly misleading shapewear claims. The regulator upheld the complaints. See: LNB News 02/04/2025 29. BCAP updates section 14 of the BCAP Code: BCAP has issued a statement confirming revisions to section 14 of the UK Code of Broadcast Advertising, following consultation. The amendments make clear that existing restrictions confining ads for unregulated investments to specialist financial channels and programming also cover...
The credit brokering journey Portraying the act of telling a customer that you will source, select and arrange a finance deal with a separate provider as “a textbook brokering function”, Robert Weir KC of Devereux Chambers—appearing for motorists in three linked claims—advanced his case. He explained that “ The credit brokering journey” in each instance began only after the vehicle’s price had been fixed, with dealers then putting in place purchase agreements for customers with limited financial sophistication. His submissions were delivered on the second day of a high-profile hearing about allegedly “hidden” commissions paid by lenders to car dealers for arranging finance. Close Brothers Ltd and First Rand Bank Ltd are seeking to overturn a Court of Appeal ruling that dealers could lawfully receive commissions from motor finance providers only where those payments were disclosed to customers. Consumers contend that dealers owe a duty to...
How can owners and developers protect themselves from tariff-related cost overruns and project delays? Owners might start getting contractor demands for extra payment or more project time because of tariff impacts. The obvious first move is a robust construction contract. Wording on price escalation is crucial to reduce the chances of schedule slippage and greater financial exposure. Although the parties could tackle major cost rises later through a change order if the situation arises on the project, such orders are often mired in dispute and ambiguity. In contrast, escalation clauses offer a mechanism for principal project stakeholders to settle, in advance, how to handle higher costs before any rise and/or delay occurs. Ideally, owners can insist on anti‑escalation terms that bind contractors to material prices fixed at contract execution and agreed at signing. Failing that, an owner ought to limit its maximum liability for any...
Cure Vac On 27 March 2025, Cure Vac announced that the EPO has formally permitted it to retain a revised version of its m RNA technology patent. As of 28 March 2025, the EPO’s full written decision was not yet publicly available. In a statement, Alexander Zehnder, Cure Vac’s Chief Executive, said the bid to secure the patent is a ‘multi-step process’ in Europe and the US. He added that the ruling is a significant milestone on a journey they expect will result in acknowledgement of Cure Vac’s substantial contribution to safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines as one of the earliest pioneers of m RNA technology......
In this issue: EU fundamentals Competition and state aid Corporate Data protection and cybersecurity Free movement, immigration and employment Financial services Environment Insurance and reinsurance IP Life sciences Regulatory TMT International trade Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers EU fundamentals Commission issues formal notices to EU Member States for failing to transpose EU directives The European Commission has dispatched letters of formal notice to several EU Member States that have not implemented five directives into national law. These measures span electricity market design (26 Member States), building energy performance (9 Member States), digital operational resilience (13 Member States), road transport social legislation (16 Member States), and food extraction solvents (5 Member States). Member States have two months to reply and finalise transposition of the directives, whose deadlines fell between January and...
In this issue: Clinical negligence Road traffic accidents Establishing legal liability Evidence and disclosure Other PI and Clinical negligence news Lex Talk®PI & Clinical Negligence: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Lexis Nexis® Webinars Useful information Clinical negligence Shooting from the hip— Legal crossfire over severe brain damage during private hip operation Within Bartolomucci (a protected party, acting by his litigation friend James M Bartolomucci) v Circle Health Group Ltd [2025] EWHC 529 ( KB), the claimant suffered severe brain damage during a hip operation undertaken by independent consultants at a private hospital. He brought a contractual claim against the private hospital, relying on the consultants’ alleged negligence. The court determined that, on a proper construction of the relevant contractual terms, the agreement between the claimant and the private hospital did not cover the...
Arguably, the priority is to designate a whistleblowing champion for the whole of government, rather than limiting the role to regulators, enforcement bodies, or a lone department. The moment is right. A proposed Office of the Whistleblower Bill—intended to set up an independent office to protect whistleblowers—was most recently brought before Parliament in December 2024. Honed over more than five years, its evolution has been shaped not only by whistleblower experience, but also by leading legal specialists who practise in this area day in, day out. Consequently, it marks a significant leap beyond other legislation, because it tackles fundamental questions such as: Who qualifies as a whistleblower? How can information be reported securely? What does protection from retaliation entail, and how can it be delivered promptly and effectively? How do we remedy the inequality of arms between...
In this issue Planning applications and decisions When planning permission is needed Nationally significant infrastructure projects Flood risk and development Buildings and building regulations Lex Talk®Planning: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Related Documents Planning applications and decisions Development Procedure ( Consultees) ( Wales) ( Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2025 SI 2025/400: This instrument modifies the Town and Country Planning ( Development Management Procedure) ( Wales) Order 2012, SI 2012/801, and the Developments of National Significance ( Procedure) ( Wales) Order 2016, SI 2016/55. The changes concern pre-application consultation and consultation ahead of granting planning permission. It takes effect on 21 April 2025. See: LNB News 01/04/2025 6. When planning permission is needed Court of Appeal rules EMF impact as material consideration in telecom development prior approval ( Thomas v...
In this issue: Transferring property Residential property Property management Statutory compliance Property development Investigating title Property taxes Property in Wales Property in Scotland Lex Talk®Property: a Lexis®Nexis community Additional property updates this week Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers New Q& As Transferring property Adverse possession upheld. In Kirkman v Bradshaw Pub Company Ltd [2025] UKUT 110 ( LC), the Upper Tribunal heard an appeal from the First-tier Tribunal ( Property Chamber) about the appellant’s bid for first registration based on adverse possession. The appeal succeeded in part; the Tribunal decided the appellant had proved adverse possession over the whole of the land in dispute. See: [2025] UKUT 110 ( LC). Residential property Tribunal appointed manager—appointment extended. In Kirk v The Sheffield Bath Company Ltd [2025] UKUT 111 ( LC), the Upper...
In this issue: The Pensions Regulator The Pension Protection Fund Members and benefits Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers The Pensions Regulator TPR to reduce regulatory burden and enable access to broader range of diverse assets in order to help boost economic growth Cutting red tape and opening access to a wider mix of diverse assets are central ways the Pensions Regulator ( TPR) aims to bolster economic growth, CEO Nausicaa Delfas told the JP Morgan Pensions and Savings Symposium 2025, noting that fostering growth for savers is not TPR’s responsibility alone; the market must respond, keep innovating with new product propositions, greater transparency and true value for money options. In her address titled ‘pensions regulation and growth’, Ms Delfas explained how TPR will lead on priority measures to protect savers, improve the system and drive innovation in savers’ interests. Work is already...
In this issue: Key developments UK immigration control: how it works Work sponsorship: sponsors Business, investment and non-sponsored work Long residence, discretion and human rights EU law rights and EU Settlement Scheme Challenging immigration decisions and enforcement Lex Talk®Immigration: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Key developments Future developments— Immigration calendar Please note our Immigration calendar sets out key forthcoming developments pertinent to business immigration advisers. UK immigration control: how it works e Visa passenger helpline removed The Home Office has revised the ‘checking e Visas are correct before travel’ guidance, taking out details of the e Visa passenger helpline that supported passengers who struggled to show permission to travel to their carrier. The guidance now simply directs carriers to contact the UK Border Force Carrier Support Hub where a...
In this issue: UK mergers UK antitrust UK competition policy EU antitrust EU State aid Lex Talk®Competition: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex UK mergers Schlumberger/ Champion X meets the test for reference to phase 2 The CMA has concluded that the proposed purchase by Schlumberger Limited ( Schlumberger) of Champion X Corporation ( Champion X) satisfies the threshold for referral to phase 2. Schlumberger and Champion X are worldwide operators, quoted in the US, that provide oilfield services, equipment and associated technologies to oil and gas, development and production ( E& P) companies, as well as to oilfield service providers across the globe. Both businesses run substantial operations (including assets) used to serve E& P companies in the UK North Sea. At phase 1, the CMA...
In this issue: Corporate insolvency processes Personal insolvency Directors and insolvency Financial institutions R& I in Scotland Daily and weekly news alerts Key dates for restructuring and insolvency professionals New Q& As Corporate insolvency processes Interpreting the term ‘premises’ in relation to a contested winding-up petition ( Odeon Arcade Ltd v Smartestenergy Business Ltd) Here, the court was required to interpret paragraph 3(1) of Schedule 6 to the Electricity Act 1989 ( EA 1989) when considering a bid to prevent the advertisement of a winding‑up petition. It decided there was no basis to read the term ‘premises’ in that provision as ‘the whole premises’. Consequently, any deemed contract(s) under that paragraph of the EA 1989 is between the supplier and the person(s) actually taking the supply. Accordingly, liability tracks usage rather than ownership, save where the premises are...
Design law can protect multiple components as a single The Court of Appeal has set aside a High Court decision that had revoked Safestand’s designs after an infringement row with Weston Homes, holding that images of the low-level scaffolding units could illustrate parts in varying colours or dimensions without requiring the assembly of multiple products. Justice Richard Arnold, writing for a three-judge panel, explained that showing frames and handrails in different colours indicates that both colours form part of the product, and does not suggest separate embodiments. The High Court had previously found that Weston Homes infringed a Safestand patent, yet dismissed the design infringement claims and in March 2025 ultimately revoked Safestand’s rights on the basis that the depictions lacked clarity and failed to present a single defined product......
In this issue: Cybersecurity Data protection Lex Talk®Information Law: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Cybersecurity DSIT unveils Cyber Security and Resilience Bill policy statement and scope The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology ( DSIT) has outlined plans for the forthcoming Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, due to reach Parliament in 2025. The proposals will oblige around 1,000 providers—spanning data centres, managed service operators and critical suppliers—to adhere to tougher cyber security obligations. The Bill also provides regulators with enhanced oversight powers and permits the Technology Secretary to adjust regulatory frameworks in line with emerging risks. The National Cyber Security Centre ( NCSC) managed 430 cyber incidents in the year to September 2024, 89 labelled nationally significant. The legislation seeks to counter threats that cost the UK economy an estimated £22bn each year between 2015 and 2019. See: LNB News...
In this issue: Intellectual property Advertising of medicines Competition in life sciences Commercialisation Post-market Data protection and life sciences Pharmaceuticals—regulatory framework Research and development Lex Talk®Life Sciences: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Useful information Intellectual property Could we…and would we..? UK Co A confirms that it is bound by previous precedent on second medical use SPCs On 28 January 2025, the UK Court of Appeal delivered its long-anticipated ruling in Merck Serono v Comptroller- General of Patents. The panel of three LJs— Lewison, Arnold and Birss—held that existing binding UK authority on second medical use supplementary protection certificates ( SPCs) constrained the court, so it could not depart from that line. The judges further observed that, even if a departure from their own case law were...
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