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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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Hoyle and others v HMRC [2024] UKFTT 1060 ( TC) The LLPs were established as part of a scheme to purchase film rights from a studio and then lease them for 15 years to a lessee—typically a studio SPV. Around 80% of the members’ capital was financed through borrowings from the Bank of Ireland ( BOI). To secure the lease rentals payable over the 15-year term, the studio placed deposits with ABN Amro at sums at least equal to the loans; these deposits were later taken over by BOI. On the basis that they conducted a trade of exploiting film rights, the LLPs claimed film tax credits. The LLPs then allocated the ensuing trading loss to the appellants, who claimed sideways relief for their respective shares under sections 380 and 381 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988, in order to shelter other...
Jonathan Reeves dismissal and discrimination during paternity leave Employment Judge Louise Brown found, in a judgment released on 4 December 2024, that Jonathan Reeves — formerly the deputy global head of Goldman Sachs’ compliance-focused “control room” — was unfairly dismissed and subjected to discrimination during his paternity leave when the bank decided to make him redundant. The decision dated 8 November 2024 records that all the alleged detriments occurred while he was on parental leave, a time intended for bonding with and caring for children, and highlights a marked coincidence between those acts and his absence. Reeves worked at the bank for 15 years, from 2007 until his dismissal for redundancy in December 2022, according to the decision. He maintained that he was edged out by senior managers because he took a six-month period of paternity leave......
UK Competition Appeal Tribunal delivers uncommon ruling on the application of competition law to online sales constraints ( Up & Running v Deckers) Re: Up & Running ( UK) Ltd v Deckers UK Ltd [2024] CAT 61 What was the background? The defendant, Deckers, distributes running footwear, including models sold under the HOKA label. The claimant, Up & Running, had long retailed HOKA shoes, with supply coming from Deckers. Though Up & Running chiefly sold HOKA products via a chain of physical shops and stores, it also offered them on its site, upandrunning.co.uk. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020, Up & Running was left holding significant unsold inventory that it could not move through its bricks and mortar retail outlets. While it needed to discount this stock to clear it, it was reluctant to do so on its primary website,...
In the UK, AI-related data breaches raise liability questions: who bears responsibility when an AI-enabled tool triggers a breach? Is it the software creator, the deploying organisation, or a third-party data processor? As AI advances, grasping the legal and regulatory regimes governing AI-driven breaches is essential to meeting these issues and safeguarding individuals’ rights. This article considers these matters from the perspective of, assessing the current legal landscape, real-world examples of AI-associated breaches, and practical measures to reduce liability. Clarifying accountability in AI is therefore a pressing concern in real-world settings. What is AI and how is it defined under UK law? Artificial Intelligence ( AI) describes computer systems that emulate human cognition, learning from data and refining performance over time. It spans simple rule-based decision tools through to sophisticated systems capable of independently diagnosing medical conditions or operating vehicles. Because AI depends on data,...
Class representative Walter Merricks announced in a statement that he was glad to have secured a settlement after almost nine years of proceedings with Mastercard. He alleged that British shoppers paid inflated prices in shops due to excessive swipe charges levied by the credit card giant between 1992 and 2008. Merricks said he had agreed a settlement which he believes will provide meaningful compensation to class members who opt to come forward and take part in the distribution of damages. A Mastercard spokesperson said on 3 December 2024 the company was pleased to have, as quoted, 'reached an......
In its 2025 review of principal D& O risk themes, the German carrier warned that the insurance market faces elevated 'loss potential' over the next year, as outlined in its report for the period ahead. D& O cover shields a company’s top executives (directors and officers) against actions pursued by shareholders, regulators, staff, or clients. According to Allianz’s modelling, business failures are set to rise by 11% in 2025. No comparative data was provided by the insurer......
Compass Banca Sp A v Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato, Case C-646/22, ECLI- EU- C-2024-957 What are the practical implications of this case? The Court of Justice reiterates that the average consumer is reasonably well-informed, reasonably observant and circumspect. As a result, the assessment of commercial practices must focus on a notional, typical consumer. This is an objective yardstick, uninfluenced by any specific knowledge or information held by particular individuals. Nevertheless, the Court of Justice acknowledges that such a practice may still materially distort the economic behaviour of that notional consumer where there is a lack of information on his or her part. Accordingly, traders are under a duty to ensure consumers are fully informed about the implications of their actions, enabling decisions taken with complete awareness of all pertinent facts. In practical terms, this may require the inclusion of clear and...
Antitrust A new appeal has been filed before the Court of Justice in Case C- 826/24, challenging the General Court’s ruling in T- 334/19, which in part upheld an action to annul the Commission’s Google Ad Sense decision ( AT.40411). NOTE— For all live antitrust appeals before the Court of Justice, see further, Court of Justice appeals—ongoing cases tracker Mergers The Commission cleared, after a phase I investigation: the acquisition of Catalent by Novo Holdings ( M.11486)—see further, press release the acquisition of sole control of Uniper Hungary Energetikai Kft by Veolia Environnement S. A. ( M.11515)—see further, Midday Express the creation of a joint venture by TPG Inc. and The Prudential Assurance Company Limited ( M.11799)—see further, Midday Express The...
Private actions In the Consumers’ Association (“ Which?”) v Apple Inc and ors, the CAT publicised an application to begin collective proceedings on an opt-out basis, pursuant to section 47B of the Competition Act 1998......
‘ Investors keep telling us they are deeply worried about the uncertainty this causes’, Charlie Nunn said at a conference, commenting on Britain’s landmark judgement that rendered commissions paid out by lenders to brokers without the customer’s consent unlawful and widened the scope of regulation established by the Financial Conduct Authority ( FCA)......
Speaking at the International Artificial Intelligence Summit on 4 December 2024, Renate Nikolay, the deputy Director‑ General of the Commission’s digital department, confirmed the initiative is scheduled for launch in 2025. She noted the Commission has widely consulted stakeholders and will now press ahead with the proposal, which is expected to be included in the EU executive’s ‘work programme’, the document that sets out its plans for the next five‑year term that began on 2 December 2024. ‘ We will definitely come forward with our initiative on the Digital Networks Act to get the regulatory framework fit for the future’, she said. ‘ I think there is considerable momentum to move to the next step, and we really hope the Commission will present the blueprint next year’, Nikolay added......
In this issue: Data protection Financial sanctions 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 EDPB approves certification criteria for EU Data Protection Seal under EU GDPR. The European Data Protection Board has endorsed the criteria for the EU Data Protection Seal, a GDPR certification mechanism for processing activities, including transfers to authorities in third countries. The Seal is intended to provide suitable safeguards for such data movements and deliver a consistent assurance benchmark across the EU. It also sets out how supervisory authorities, accreditation bodies and certification bodies should operate to ensure uniform application of GDPR rules. See: LNB News 03/12/2024 34. Financial...
Re KRF Services ( UK) Ltd and others [2024] EWHC 2978 ( Ch) What are the practical implications of this case? For private limited companies using the Model Articles, the ruling confirms that a single director can properly approve board resolutions and commit the company, whether that individual has always acted alone or previously sat on a board with multiple directors, and may do so without infringing the company’s authority or capacity. From 5 December 2024, the Sanctions ( EU Exit) ( Miscellaneous Amendments) ( No 2) Regulations 2024 (the Amendment Regulations), SI 2024/1157, create a distinct insolvency licensing purpose within the Russia ( Sanctions) ( EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (the 2019 Sanctions Regulations), SI 2019/855, Pt 1ZB, paragraph 9DD. The Explanatory Memorandum states that the prior licensing purposes were not always adequate to authorise activities connected with insolvency proceedings, and the new ground supplies a...
In this issue Beyond Brexit UK, EU and international regulators and bodies Accountability, culture and social governance Prudential requirements Operational resilience Financial crime and sanctions Complaints, compensation and claims management Investigations, enforcement and discipline Regulation of capital markets Dispute resolution for financial services lawyers Regulation of derivatives Sustainable finance and ESG Banks and mutuals Investment funds and asset management UK Mi FID II Consumer credit, mortgage and home finance Regulation of insurance Payment services and systems Fintech and cryptoassets Regulation of AI in FS Financial Services Enforcement Database Intraday news alerts Lex Talk®Financial Services: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Beyond...
In this issue: Arbitration in England & Wales International Arbitration Investment treaty arbitration Other arbitration and ADR-related news and developments Lex Talk®Arbitration: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information Arbitration in England & Wales Jurisdiction to grant anti-suit injunctions in relation to proceedings against third parties to an arbitration agreement The ruling in Renaissance Securities Ltd v ILLC Chlodwig Enterprises [2024] EWHC 1827 ( Comm) concerns an application by Renaissance Securities ( Cyprus) Ltd ( Renaissance) to modify an anti-suit injunction ( ASI) issued by the English court in November 2023. That ASI restrained the six defendants in the underlying dispute from continuing proceedings against Renaissance in the Russian courts, or before any other court or tribunal, contrary to the parties’ agreement to arbitrate under the London Court of...
According to records held by the courts, a judicial review seeking to contest the €91m penalty for breaching the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation ( EU) 2016/679 ( EU GDPR), was lodged with the Irish High Court on 29 November 2024, via Meta’s legal representative in Ireland, the law firm A& L Goodbody. The claim is brought against the Irish DPC and also against Ireland’s Chief Legal Officer, the Attorney General. That positioning signals Meta may additionally point to shortcomings in Irish legislation, or argue that the state has failed to protect its rights within the proceedings. The court system does not specify the precise subject of the challenge, but MLex understands it relates to the fine and the reprimand issued in the......
In this issue: Financial sanctions AML, CTF & counter-proliferation financing Other financial crime Data protection Cybersecurity Other Practice Compliance updates this week Lex Talk®Practice Compliance: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers New and updated content Financial sanctions Spotlight on Corruption has issued an analysis of the recent Commons Treasury Select Committee session with the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ( OFSI), casting a harsh light on the UK’s lacklustre sanctions enforcement. Since 2022 there has been only a single £15,000 penalty, no criminal convictions since 2012, and assets seized amount to under £1m, leaving enforcement looking weak. Even so, OFSI’s docket has grown to 400+ investigations, and the Foreign Secretary has confirmed a government review of the sanctions regime is in train. Evidence at the hearing indicated scope for stronger co‑operation between OFSI and law enforcement, albeit with ongoing worries around transparency. Together, these signals point towards a potential pivot to firmer...
In this issue: Competition and state Data protection and cybersecurity Free movement, immigration and employment Financial services Energy Environment Insurance and reinsurance Life sciences Regulatory TMT International trade Lex Talk®EU Law: a Lexis®Nexis community Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Competition and state Mergers- Commission withdraws Article 22 guidance The Commission has rescinded its 2021 communication that offered direction on the application of the Article 22 EUMR referral mechanism to particular categories of cases (the Guidance). Following a review of the EUMR’s turnover-based jurisdictional thresholds, the Commission issued the Guidance in March 2021, outlining a revised approach to Article 22. This approach permitted any Member State to invite the Commission to scrutinise a merger without an EU dimension where it nonetheless (i) affects trade within the Single Market and (ii) threatens to significantly affect competition within the territory of the Member State(s) making the request. See News Analysis: EU Competition law—daily round-up...
Court of Justice rules on Latvian reference concerning Article 101 TFEU and limits in car warranties The Court of Justice has delivered its judgment in Case C- 606/23, Tallinna Kaubamaja Grupp and KIA Auto, following a national reference from Latvia. The referring court sought clarification on the application of Article 101 TFEU to agreements that introduce restrictions connected with car warranties... Background The request arose in proceedings between ‘ Tallinna Kaubamaja Grupp’ AS and ‘ KIA Auto’ AS, on one side, and the Konkurences padome ( Competition Council) on the other. It concerns a financial penalty imposed in relation to the conclusion of a vertical agreement that introduced limitations regarding the motor vehicle warranty......
The PLSA noted that uncertainty around forthcoming climate policies was identified by more than half of participants surveyed as a major obstacle to defining transition targets. Following the Labour Party’s landslide on 4 July 2024, political sentiment towards the transition to net-zero emissions has notably shifted......
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