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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: Key developments and materials WTO Trade in goods Anti-dumping Subsidies and countervailing measures Safeguard Customs Lex Talk®International Trade: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Key developments and materials Spring Statement 2025—key International Trade announcements In the Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, set out measures pertinent to International Trade practitioners, including temporary tariff reliefs on selected goods, progress towards a modern and effective tax and customs framework, and the financial implications of tariff liberalisation under the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans- Pacific Partnership. See: LNB News 26/03/2025 34. WTO WTO announces Canada's request for consultations with China over GATT violations On 24 March 2025, the World Trade Organization noted that Canada has begun formal dispute consultations with the People’s Republic of China regarding alleged breaches of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade 1994 and the Dispute...
Hanson outlined in full the ongoing programme of work that is under way, as ministers prepare for reform, during his keynote address to the Global Anti- Scams Alliance summit, staged in London on 26 March 2025 and 27 March 2025, according to the Home Office. The programme features detailed plans for partnering with industry and cross-border collaboration, as well as confronting technology-enabled fraud. ' Fraud is an ever more international business, driven by some of the most appalling criminal gangs operating in the world today', Hanson said in a statement......
The Lloyd's Market Association, International Underwriting Association and London & International Insurance Brokers' Association announced on 25 March 2025 that the programme would be the first of its kind for the market. Over recent years, the historically male-led London market, which includes Lloyd's of London, has been shaken by allegations of sexual harassment and bullying. The FCA determined that, despite repeated warnings, the number of such cases has risen over the past three years......
Press release: Sports broadcast and production companies fined £4 million in freelancer pay investigation ITV, BT, international entertainment giant IMG and the British Broadcasting Corp have agreed to pay a combined £4.24m in penalties after confessing to unlawful exchanges of confidential information on fees paid to both camera operators and sound technicians, among other roles. Sky, which triggered the CMA inquiry by informing the authority of its own participation in the cartel, avoided any financial penalty. BT, ITV and IMG received reduced penalties because, once they learned of the investigation, they volunteered details of their involvement, the CMA said in a statement. Spokespeople for ITV and BT said on 21 March 2025 that they have improved their competition law compliance following the probe......
In this issue: Arbitration in England & Wales International Arbitration Investment treaty arbitration Institutional and ad hoc arbitration Other arbitration and ADR-related news and developments Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information Arbitration in England & Wales Foreign judgments, the State Immunity Act 1978 and issue estoppel In Hulley Enterprises Ltd v The Russian Federation [2025] EWCA Civ 108, the English Court of Appeal ruled that the Netherlands courts’ conclusion that Russia had given written consent to arbitrate this dispute gave rise to an issue estoppel. As the foreign judgment established the written agreement to arbitrate, the exception in section 9 of the State Immunity Act 1978 was engaged. See News Analysis: Foreign judgments, the State Immunity Act 1978 and issue estoppel ( Hulley & Others v The Russian Federation) written by Jennifer...
In this issue: Budgets and Finance Bills Employment taxes VAT Business structures International Companies and corporation tax Real estate tax Taxes management and litigation Devolution Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Budgets and Finance Bills Spring Statement 2025 On 26 March 2025, Rachel Reeves MP, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, unveiled the government’s Spring Statement 2025. As anticipated, and in line with the promise made at the Autumn Budget 2024, the Spring Statement 2025 was not treated as a major fiscal event. At the outset, the Chancellor restated the government’s intention to hold only one major fiscal event each year, indicating she plans to present the annual Budget in autumn 2025......
In this issue: Spring Statement 2025— Key Construction and Planning announcements Building safety JCT contracts Litigation Planning Environmental issues Construction industry news Daily and weekly news alerts Updated content Construction trackers Spring Statement 2025— Key Construction and Planning announcements In the 26 March 2025 Spring Statement, the Chancellor of Exchequer, the RT Hon Rachel Reeves MP, outlined a range of actions affecting Planning and Construction. Plans cover overhauls to the planning regime, investment in transport networks, measures to develop construction workforce skills, and a spending review. See: LNB News 26/03/2025 50. Building safety MHCLG publishes response to Building Safety Levy consultation MHCLG has released its response to the technical consultation on the Building Safety Levy, confirming the start date will slip to Autumn 2026. The charge will apply to new dwellings and purpose‑built student accommodation in England that need building control approval, with local authorities responsible for collection. Tariffs will be derived from Gross Internal Area, with rates set by each...
In this issue: Competition and state aid Data protection and cybersecurity Free movement, immigration and employment Financial services Energy Environment IP Life sciences International trade Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Competition and state aid Antitrust— General Court largely dismisses actions against the Commission’s decision concerning cartel in the European Government’s Bond sector; moderately reduces fines imposed on Nomura and Uni Credit The General Court delivered its rulings in Cases T-441/21 UBS Group and UBS v Commission, T-449/21 Natixis v Commission, T-453/21 Uni Credit and Uni Credit Bank v Commission, T-455/21 Nomura International and Nomura Holdings v Commission, T-456/21 Bank of America and Bank of America Corporation v Commission, and T-462/21 Portigon v Commission. These proceedings challenged the Commission’s infringement decision of 21 May 2021 regarding a cartel where seven banks...
In this issue: Pharmaceuticals—regulatory framework Medical devices Data protection and life sciences Research and development Commercialisation Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Useful information EMA publishes strategy through 2028 On 18 March 2025, the European Medicines Agency ( EMA) and the Heads of Medicines Agencies ( HMA) released their joint EU medicines agencies’ network strategy to 2028. It sets six priorities, including adoption of AI, progress in regulatory science and action on antimicrobial resistance. Consultation feedback questioned the network’s capacity to deliver; nevertheless, 19 of 24 submissions backed the plan, while two trade bodies were neutral. The blueprint targets post-pandemic pressures and readiness for forthcoming pharmaceutical law reforms, with a focus on the EU’s competitiveness in developing and manufacturing medicines. See: LNB News 24/03/2025 18. Commission opens consultation on new Life Sciences strategy The European Commission has opened a call for evidence on its planned Life Sciences strategy. The...
In this issue: Ukraine conflict Cases and decisions Types of insurance UK regulation Cases tracker Dates for your diary New and updated content Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk®Insurance: a Lexis®Nexis community Ukraine conflict Insurer MS Amlin to write €110m for Ukraine war facility Law360, London: Lloyd's of London carrier MS Amlin confirmed on 21 March 2025 that it will provide up to €110m of reinsurance through to 2030, backing war-risk covers placed by three Ukrainian insurers. See: Insurer MS Amlin to write €110m for Ukraine war facility. Cases and decisions Doroudvash v Zurich Insurance Plc and another This ruling by His Honour Judge Holmes deals with two applications: Zurich Insurance sought contribution or indemnity from the Commissioner of Police for losses linked to a road traffic collision involving a serving officer; and Police Constable Doroudvash applied to add the...
In this issue: Sustainable finance round-up Spring Statement 2025 Security Asset finance Debt capital markets Derivatives Regulation for banking lawyers Claims and remedies Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information Sustainable finance round-up Sustainable finance and ESG monthly round–up—26 March 2025. This month’s Finance Group round-up features: (1) the International Regulatory Strategy Group and Clifford Chance outlining a roadmap for adopting International Sustainability Standards Board Standards, (2) the Association for Financial Markets in Europe publishing its ESG finance market report for Q4 2024, and (3) the Financial Conduct Authority commencing a survey of ESG ratings providers to guide future regulation. For further detail, see: Sustainable finance and ESG monthly round–up—26 March 2025. Spring Statement 2025 Spring Statement 2025—key Banking & Finance announcements. On 26 March 2025, the Chancellor of the...
Mergers Schlumberger/ Champion X meets the test for reference to phase 2 The CMA has determined that the anticipated acquisition of Champion X Corporation ( Champion X) by Schlumberger Limited ( Schlumberger) satisfies the threshold for a phase 2 reference. Schlumberger and Champion X are US‑listed, global suppliers of oilfield services, equipment and related technologies to oil and gas exploration & production ( E& P) companies and to oilfield service providers worldwide. Both businesses have substantial operations and assets serving E& P customers in the UK North Sea. In its phase 1 review, the CMA found a realistic prospect of a substantial lessening of competition due to horizontal unilateral effects in the supply of production chemical technologies ( PCTs) to E& P companies. The combined firm would: be, by a significant margin, the largest supplier of PCTs in the UK; operate in a highly...
In this issue: Patents Copyright & associated rights Trade marks/passing off Lex Talk®IP: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Patents UPC reiterates right to rule on infringement of UK patents Law360, London: The Unified Patent Court ( UPC) has reinforced its jurisdiction over claims involving UK patents, relying on a recent ruling that EU courts may evaluate the validity and infringement of patents from outside the EU. See: UPC reiterates right to rule on infringement of UK patents. FRAND trial to be fast-tracked so as to prevent ‘highly damaging’ injunctions ( Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd v ZTE Corp) This was a judicial ruling made by Justice Mellor in the Patents Court of the High Court on an application by Samsung to obtain an expedited listing of a fair,...
TIBER- EU threat-led penetration testing framework Responding to this shift, on 11 February 2025 the European Central Bank released updated guidance for the threat intelligence-based ethical red teaming, or TIBER- EU, threat-led penetration testing framework, aiming further to harmonise operational resilience testing across the European Union. TIBER- EU assesses an organisation’s robustness against advanced attacks by recreating real-world cyber threats informed by threat intelligence. This marks a notable advance. The rapid maturation of complex technologies can create weaknesses and widen an organisation’s attack surface, necessitating a proactive, adaptive cyber security posture. Although established practices such as ethical hacking and penetration testing remain worthwhile, they are no longer adequate on their own to tackle today’s intricate threat landscape. This is increasingly vital as organisations adopt AI-enabled technologies that demand specialised testing approaches to detect and reduce potential...
In this issue: Spring Statement 2025 Brexit highlights Brexit SIs Post- Brexit transition guidance Coronavirus ( COVID-19) highlights Constitutional and administrative law Judicial review Equality and human rights State security and intelligence Information law Subsidy control and State aid Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers New and updated content Useful information Spring Statement 2025 Spring Statement 2025—key public law announcements At the Spring Statement on 26 March 2025, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP, outlined a number of measures pertinent to Public Law professionals, spanning public sector reform, oversight of spending, defence procurement, government efficiency, and investment in infrastructure. Commentary on the package has been provided by Crowley Woodford, partner, Ashurst; Gemma Duncan, partner, and James Goldthorpe, trainee...
In this issue: Road traffic accidents Employer’s liability Evidence and disclosure Civil procedure rule committee minutes 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 Road traffic accidents Draft regulations introduced to increase whiplash compensation tariffs The Ministry of Justice has presented the draft Whiplash Injury ( Amendment) Regulations 2025 to Parliament, suggesting a 15% uplift to the fixed-tariff awards for whiplash lasting up to two years. Subject to parliamentary approval, the revised figures will take effect for injuries sustained on or after 31 May 2025. The adjustment reflects Consumer Prices Index movements since 2021 and builds in an inflation cushion through to 2027. The 2021 tariff will continue to govern accidents before 31 May 2025. See: LNB News 21/03/2025 32 and LNB News 21/03/2025 22. Court allows the Commissioner of the Police for the Metropolis to be added as a second...
In this issue: UK antitrust EU antitrust EU State aid Lex Talk®Competition: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex UK antitrust CMA issues fines sports broadcast production companies £4m concerning collusion on rates of pay for freelancers The CMA has delivered an infringement decision and levied a £4m penalty on five companies active in producing and broadcasting sports content, after they shared confidential information about fees paid to freelance staff, including camera operators and sound technicians. The CMA determined that, from March 2014 to October 2021, Sky UK Limited ( Sky), BT Group Plc ( BT), IMG Media (including Premier League Productions ( IMG)), ITV plc ( ITV) and the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC) engaged in 15 distinct bilateral breaches of competition law. In every instance, there was...
Purkiss (as liquidator of Ethos Solutions Ltd) v Kennedy and others [2025] EWCA Civ 268 What are the practical implications of this case? Insolvency office-holders confronted with disputed tax liabilities should scrutinise this ruling closely and consider the judgment carefully. In substance, it curtails the use of Insolvency Act 1986, section 423 proceedings against individuals who were attempting to reduce their tax burdens through avoidance. At paragraph [29], Lord Justice Newey observes that Parliament was unlikely to have intended section 423 to catch this form of “tax mitigation”, or to stretch that provision so far. Such mitigation, of the type identified by Lord Goff in Ensign Tankers, is not ordinarily regarded as improper within practice. As Lord Tomlin stated in IRC v Duke of Westminster [1936] AC 1 at 19, every person is entitled, if able, to arrange their affairs so that the tax payable under the...
High Court judge Jennifer Eady said she struggled to see how CCP Graduate School Ltd’s case 'could ever have been anything more than fanciful', noting the funds had already left the account before Santander was warned of suspected fraud. The ruling records that, once Lloyds Banking Group alerted it, Santander swiftly blocked the account. It adds: ' A receiving bank in these circumstances cannot be taken to have assumed any responsibility to the third-party victim of the fraud', such as CCP. Misled by scammers, CCP, a company that previously ran a further education school in north-west London, approved the transfers in September and October 2016 from its National Westminster Bank Plc account to an account at Santander... In October 2022, CCP issued proceedings against Nat West and Santander, the first such case since a landmark July 2023 UK Supreme Court ruling that banks do not owe...
Risk & Compliance weekly highlights—27 March 2025 In this issue: Sanctions and export controls AML, CTF & counter-proliferation financing Other financial crime Other Risk & Compliance updates this week Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers New and updated content Sanctions and export controls OFSI annual review reveals £25bn of Russian assets frozen The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ( OFSI) has published its 2023–2024 annual review, noting £25bn of Russian assets frozen since February 2022 alongside 396 enforcement matters. It records OFSI’s first proactive monetary penalty, the exercise of its disclosure power, and its initial counter-terrorism designation. The workforce rose to 135, and 564 additional designated persons were placed on sanctions lists. The review underlines strengthened enforcement capability and wider international co-operation. See: LNB News 21/03/2025 20. OFSI issues penalty to HSF Moscow for Russia sanctions...
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