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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: Arbitration under the AA 1996 Act 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 under the AA 1996 Act England and Wales—arbitration or not arbitration? A revised litigation funding arrangement included a term enabling any party to have a dispute determined by a KC, whose opinion would be final and binding. In Bugsby Property LLC v Omni Bridgeway ( Fund 5) Cayman Invt Ltd [2024] EWHC 2986 ( Comm), the court concluded the claimant lacked a good arguable case that this provision constituted an arbitration agreement, and therefore the court could not appoint an arbitrator under section 18 of the Arbitration Act 1996. See News Analysis: Arbitration or not...
In this issue: Horizon scanning Taxation Prohibited behaviour (discrimination, etc) Equality and the gender pay gap Maternity, parenting and carers Whistleblowing Data protection and workforce information Financial services and banking—employment matters Unfair dismissal Redundancy Employment Tribunals Northern Ireland New and refreshed content Dates for your calendar Trackers New Q& As Employment resources on Lexis+® Daily and weekly news briefings Horizon scanning Webinar: Employment Rights Bill— What’s in store for employers? We recently convened an engaging webinar examining several of the most significant reforms within the Employment Rights Bill ( ERB). Cathy Hoar, a professional support lawyer in the Lexis+ UK Employment team, was joined by Stephen Ratcliffe, a partner in the Employment and Compensation team at Baker & Mc Kenzie. Together, Cathy and Stephen explored what is...
Mergers The Commission has been notified of the following merger notifications: Midea/ Arbonia ( M.11570) (standard merger procedure) Unicredit/ CNP Unicredit Vita ( M.11805) (standard merger procedure) GTCR/ Insight Partners/ Tricentis ( M.11843) (simplified merger procedure) Itochu/ Kawasaki Heavy Industries/ Kawasaki Motors Retail Finance JV ( M.11820) (simplified merger procedure) NOTE— For all ongoing merger enquiries before the Commission, see the EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For timings of forthcoming EU competition developments, refer to the EU Competition calendar......
In this issue: UK antitrust UK mergers UK competition policy UK subsidy control EU antitrust EU State aid Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Caselex UK antitrust CMA launches investigation into suspected bid rigging by companies providing roofing and construction services The CMA has confirmed it has opened a probe into potential anti-competitive behaviour that could infringe the Chapter I prohibition under the Competition Act 1998. The suspected conduct concerns bid-rigging linked to the provision of roofing and other construction services for schools able to seek support from the Department for Education’s Condition Improvement Fund ( CIF). CIF grants are distributed each year by the Department for Education ( Df E) and can comprise sizeable amounts. The funding is primarily directed at schools with premises in poor condition, supporting projects that tackle health and safety issues and building compliance. The CMA says it has grounds to suspect that several firms...
In this issue: Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Agency and distribution Consumer protection Contracts Data protection International Public procurement Sale and supply of goods Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Latest Q& As Advertising, marketing and sponsorship ASA rulings—11 December 2024 The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA) issued decisions on 14 complaints this week, and settled 12 more informally. Two notable themes emerged: misleading suggestions of endorsements or connections with relevant government bodies, and advertising that was socially irresponsible or offensive. See: LNB News 11/12/2024 58. Agency and distribution Car-finance lenders can appeal landmark ruling on non-disclosure of commission payments Two car-finance lenders, First Rand Bank and Close Brothers, have been granted leave by the Supreme Court to appeal a landmark decision that held it unlawful for brokers (car...
The latest caseload figures from the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes indicate that 341 proceedings were administered in the 2024 financial year, with 58 fresh cases registered—both rankings the second‑highest in ICSID’s records. With such a volume of investor–state controversies, a pressing issue is whether states can rely on state immunity to prevent the registration of ICSID awards made against them. In a conjoined appeal decided on 22 October 2024 involving Spain and Zimbabwe ( Infrastructure Services Luxembourg Sarl and another v The Kingdom of Spain; Border Timbers Ltd and another v Republic of Zimbabwe [2024] EWCA Civ 1257), the English Court of Appeal reinforced England’s reputation as a creditor‑friendly, pro‑arbitration jurisdiction. It confirmed that adjudicative immunity is not a defence available to contracting states under the 1965 ICSID...
The independent consumer advice group reported that a further 900,000 people have been priced out of the car insurance market in 2024, in addition to 1.7 million who have already had to cancel their cover. According to Citizens Advice, 77% of those who cancelled their insurance said it had harmed their everyday lives. A survey of 6,000 adults carried out in September and October 2024 found that one in five motorists are resorting to borrowing money, cutting back on essentials, or falling behind on other bills to meet the cost of car cover in 2024. Clare Moriarty, the consumer body’s chief executive, said the situation was 'a shocking......
State aid Commission launches consultation on proposed revision of the State aid Aviation Guidelines The Commission has confirmed it has opened a consultation, presented as a questionnaire, on targeted proposals to revise the rules on state aid for airports and airlines (the Aviation Guidelines). Adopted in 2014, the Aviation Guidelines define the conditions under which certain state support granted to airlines and airports is deemed compatible with the single market. In 2023 they were updated to prolong the 10-year transitional period for operating aid for all regional airports by an additional three years, to April 2027, in light of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the Commission’s State aid ‘fitness check’, the Aviation Guidelines were assessed, identifying a need for revision to clarify the framework and ensure full alignment with the objectives of the Green Deal. The Commission is...
Technical Actuarial Standard 300 ( TAS 300) The FRC announced it has put forward updates to its actuarial guidance, Technical Actuarial Standard 300 ( TAS 300), intended to assist those carrying out actuarial work within the new DB funding regime. That regime came into force on 12 November 2024, yet applies to actuarial valuations undertaken from 22 September 2024. It includes the Pensions Regulator’s defined benefit funding code of practice, providing guidance to trustees, sponsoring employers and advisers on complying with legislation on funding and investment strategies, and sets out clearly what is expected of them. The FRC also proposed amendments to TAS......
According to the Association of British Insurers ( ABI), the share of women in senior management or board‑level posts at member firms edged slightly higher from 32% in 2022. The sector, long dominated by men, has grappled in recent years with reputational issues amid widespread claims of pervasive sexual harassment and bullying. Our latest figures indicate ongoing progress across the insurance and long‑term savings industry towards a more diverse, inclusive workforce, said Yvonne Braun, the ABI’s director of policy. The FTSE 350 of the UK’s......
See Q& A: Is it appropriate for the manager of the care home where the donor lives to be appointed as replacement attorney in their personal capacity? We are not aware of any explicit bar that stops a care home's manager, at whose facility the donor resides, from being chosen by the donor to act, in a personal capacity, as a substitute attorney if they wish......
AM Best, on 6 December 2024, stated that the revision to the so-called Ogden personal injury discount rate was broadly positive for the insurance sector, while cautioning that it was unlikely to materially influence credit ratings. The discount rate represents a calculation specifically intended to settle, via a single lump sum, liabilities such as medical costs and lost earnings across the rest of a claimant’s life. It is determined and reviewed by government every five years. Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood, in a statement to the London Stock Exchange dated 2 December 2024, said......
Corporate Rescue and Insolvency The latest Corporate Rescue and Insolvency issue ( December 2024) is now offered on Lexis +® UK, available solely to those with an active subscription......
Ashok Kumar Goel, Vyoman India Private Ltd, v Ebix Cash Ltd & others, No 25579 of 2024 What are the practical implications of this case? This matter closely examines what amounts to an arbitral award and how it is to be distinguished from an order. Drawing on the landmark judgment in Amazon.com NV Investment Holdings LLC v Future Retail Ltd and Others (2022) 1 SCC 209 (the Amazon.com Case), which recognised emergency arbitration, the court concluded that an emergency arbitrator’s award is, in substance, an order. The label attached to a decision cannot, by itself, demarcate ‘award’ from ‘order’; it is the essence of the determination that provides the real distinction. Only where the decision adjudicates any part of the merits of the dispute will it qualify as an arbitral award. With enforcement of foreign-seated emergency arbitration decisions in India still uncertain, this ruling offers a...
The main impact of DORA DORA DORA is reshaping the financial services landscape, altering how organisations manage operational risk and keep critical operations going during disruption. The regulatory focus has shifted from protection to resilience — a broader idea that spans preventing disruption, mitigating incidents, addressing consequences and recovering from disruptive events. For financial entities, DORA introduces a structured set of requirements that will compel organisations to re‑evaluate: data, cyber and contractual governance risk management policies and processes technology estates and testing methods incident management framework technology and data contracts These organisations already operate under extensive regulation, but DORA’s fresh requirements will bring further scrutiny and operational adjustment, adding another layer of rigour and cost. DORA also has wide reach, applying to both intra‑group and external information and communication technology ( ICT) service providers and creating a...
HMRC v Colchester Institute Corporation [2024] UKUT 397 ( TCC) The striking aspect of this matter is its close linkage to an earlier case concerning the same taxpayer, where the UT determined that materially comparable supplies across other VAT periods constituted supplies of services for consideration ( Colchester Institute Corporation v HMRC [2020] UKUT 368 ( TCC)), as regards the consideration point. HMRC could not appeal that point because, in the litigation as a whole, it was the winning party, having successfully defended its decision to refuse the taxpayer’s output tax refund claims on alternative grounds. The doctrine of judicial comity indicated that, in practice, the UT was expected, though not compelled, to follow its own earlier determination on the consideration question. Further, there is no ‘leapfrog’ route enabling cases to advance from the FTT directly to the Court of Appeal (whereas such a...
Pfizer Inc v Uniqure Biopharma BV; Uniqure Biopharma BV and another company v CSL Behring Llc [2024] EWHC 2672 ( Pat) What are the practical implications of this case? This decision carries practical consequences for practitioners regarding, particularly: (i) how secondary material bears on inventive step; and (ii) the significance of expert testimony and the way the judge views those experts within proceedings. Secondary evidence The heart of Pfizer’s case was its ‘primary evidence’: that EP 650 lacked an inventive step over prior art— Stafford, a PCT application describing non‑naturally occurring FIX polypeptide mutants with assorted substitutions at position 338—when assessed by the notional skilled team (a gene therapist and a structural biologist). On that footing, they would deem it obvious to employ a modified FIX gene bearing leucine at position 338; on Pfizer’s telling, this followed...
Following a 25-year negotiating marathon, the EU and Mercosur said on 6 December 2024 they had reached a trade accord, poised to forge one of the globe’s biggest markets, spanning more than 700 million people. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the pact as ‘not merely an economic opening, but a political imperative’, highlighting projected yearly savings of €4bn ($4.2bn) in export tariffs for EU firms selling into Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. At a press briefing in Montevideo, Uruguay, she hailed ‘a genuinely historic milestone’, saying the EU and Mercosur are establishing one of the most significant trade and investment partnerships the world has ever known......
What were the most significant family law developments in 2024? Matt Foster ( MF): From my day-to-day caseload and experience, the standout change has been, without doubt, the Court of Appeal ruling in Standish v Standish [2024] EWCA Civ 567, [2024] 2 FLR 966, which, to a degree and for present purposes, refines and clarifies the approach taken in respect of non-marital assets and indicates a discernible shift (or perhaps a return) towards closer scrutiny of the provenance and origin of the asset concerned. Aimee Jones ( AJ): In my view, the most significant development in 2024 was the amendments to the Family Procedure Rules 2010 ( FPR 2010), SI 2010/2955, on non-court dispute resolution ( NCDR). A further important development was the continuation and expansion of the family court transparency pilots. These two important strands also have the prospect of...
Ashley Alder, the FCA’s chair, told Parliament’s Treasury Committee the regulator is working to strike a balance between consumer protection and its new secondary aim of boosting Britain’s global competitiveness. He said the FCA is “at something of a turning point”, as it seeks to stimulate growth while ensuring savers are shielded. Yet, he cautioned, this is not a return to pre‑crisis, light‑touch oversight—frankly, that approach ended badly, he told the cross‑bench panel. The FCA head added that standards for firms must remain high, though there is a very strong case for proportionality. Nikhil Rathi, the FCA’s chief executive, also told Parliament the regulator is committed to the government’s vision of improving growth in Britain......
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