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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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More climate change, ESG-related disputes One consistent storyline set to persist through the remainder of 2024 is the rise of disputes concerning climate change, the energy transition and environmental, social and governance principles. Historically, many cross-border arbitration cases concentrated on industries such as oil and gas or mining. Experts told Law360 that, although these sectors will still generate cases, the drivers behind them are evolving as states increasingly adopt alternative energy. On one side, disagreements are expected as international oil majors move away from agreements tied to more carbon-intensive fuels. Wade Coriell, co-head of King & Spalding LLP’s global international disputes practice, links this pivot to a confluence of factors, notably the renewed emphasis within these companies on alternative energy sources, which in turn creates space for national companies from regions including the Middle East to assume control of ongoing projects. He added that many...
In this issue: Competition and state aid Financial services Environment Life sciences TMT Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Competition and state aid Antitrust– Commission launches consultation on draft guidelines on exclusionary abuses The European Commission has begun a consultation on draft Guidelines addressing exclusionary abuses of dominance (the Draft Guidelines). See News Analysis: EU Competition law—daily round-up (01/08/2024). Financial services EIOPA publishes consultation on new proportionality regime under Solvency II The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority ( EIOPA) has commenced a consultation on the future implementation of the new proportionality framework under Solvency II. EIOPA invites stakeholders to submit feedback on the consultation paper and draft advice by 25 October 2024. See: LNB News 05/08/2024 24. Publication of implementing regulation laying down technical information for the calculation of technical provisions and basic own funds for...
In this issue: Air emissions and climate change Environmental permits and consents ESG and sustainability Hazardous substances and chemicals Nature, biodiversity and habitat conservation Waste Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Trackers Useful information Air emissions and climate change SAU publishes report on DESNZ’s proposed CCUS Scheme Following a request for advice from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero ( DESNZ), the Subsidy Advice Unit ( SAU) has issued a report on the proposed Carbon Capture Use and Storage ( CCUS) Transport and Storage Regulatory Investment Model Support Scheme. The document sets out the SAU’s appraisal of DESNZ’s assessment of whether the proposal complies with the requirements of the Subsidy Control Act 2022. See: LNB News 07/08/2024 3. Scottish Government publishes position paper on Climate Change Bill The Scottish Government has...
In this issue: Transferring property Easements, rights and covenants Property development Property taxes Property insolvency Property in Scotland Key developments and horizon scanning Additional property updates this week Daily and weekly news alerts Trackers Transferring property HM Land Registry updates Practice Guide 1 and forms FR1 and AP1 HM Land Registry has revised Practice Guide 1— First registrations, together with forms AP1— Change the register and FR1— First registration: application. See: LNB News 05/08/2024. Easements, rights and covenants Registration of easements—whether right of way acquired by prescription over private road In Sagier v Kaur, the Upper Tribunal ( Lands Chamber) (the UT) allowed the appellant’s appeal from the First-tier Tribunal ( FTT), directing the Chief Land Registrar to cancel the appellant’s application to register a private right of way over part of a private road owned by the respondent. The appellant had applied to the Land Registry to enter a right of way over the...
In this issue: Corporate governance Private equity Members Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Corporate governance FRC launches consultation on revisions to Going Concern guidance The Financial Reporting Council ( FRC) has opened a consultation on updates to its guidance on the Going Concern Basis of Accounting and Related Reporting, including Solvency and Liquidity Risks. When finalised, the new guidance will replace the version issued in 2016. The draft aims to support companies in producing high-quality, company-specific disclosures on their going concern conclusions and the rationale behind them. The guidance will be non-mandatory, intended as a practical and proportionate aid for all UK companies within scope. The consultation closes on 28 October 2024, and the FRC expects to publish the final guidance in early 2025. See: LNB News...
In this issue: Sanctions Security Intercreditor Debt capital markets Derivatives Technology in banking & finance transactions Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Useful information Sanctions Navigating UK sanctions in bankruptcy proceedings—the Hellard decision ( Hellard v OJSC Rossiysky Kredit Bank) In this matter, the High Court set out guidance for the bankruptcy trustees of a Russian debtor, addressing issues arising under the Russia ( Sanctions) ( EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ( SI 2019/855). Given the substantial criminal and civil consequences, any step involving dealings with entities that are, or could be, designated during an insolvency is a high‑stakes decision for officeholders. The court concluded, among other points, that trustees would not breach UK sanctions by allowing sanctioned entities to participate in the bankruptcy process before any distribution as...
Mergers Barratt/ Redrow merger meets the test for reference to phase 2 The CMA has issued a decision concluding that the anticipated acquisition of Redrow plc ( Redrow) by Barratt Development plc ( Barratt) satisfies the test for reference to a phase 2 reference. Both Barratt and Redrow are UK housebuilders, incorporated in England and Wales, active in land acquisition and development, and in the planning, design, construction and selling of new-build housing across Great Britain......
In this issue: UK antitrust UK mergers UK private actions EU mergers Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content UK antitrust CMA launches consultation on updated version of its guidance on investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases The CMA has opened a consultation on a refreshed draft of its Guidance on investigation procedures in Competition Act 1998 cases ( CMA8). Following its review, the CMA considers the Guidance continues to be fit for purpose. Nonetheless, it proposes amendments to capture changes introduced by the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 ( DMCCA) and other developments in CMA policy and practice. The key DMCCA-driven updates cover: the CMA’s new obligation to act with expedition; a new ability to impose administrative penalties for failures to comply with investigatory requirements, and for breaches of...
In this issue: Key R& I law developments Corporate insolvency procedures Creditors’ involvement Property insolvency Directors and insolvency Insolvency litigation Restructuring Daily and weekly news alerts New content Key R& I law developments Navigating UK sanctions in bankruptcy proceedings—the Hellard decision ( Hellard V OJSC Rossiysky Kredit Bank) The High Court issued guidance to the trustees in bankruptcy of a Russian individual on issues arising under the Russia ( Sanctions) ( EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Given the potential for serious criminal and civil penalties, any action taken in an insolvency that touches on actual or suspected sanctioned parties is a high‑risk area for officeholders. The court confirmed that trustees would not breach UK sanctions by permitting sanctioned entities to engage in the bankruptcy process, prior to any distribution, as creditors—this expressly covers voting in...
In this issue Easements and covenants Property insolvency Trespass and adverse possession Repairing obligations and dilapidations Key developments and horizon scanning Disputes and remedies Property in Scotland Lex Talk®Property Disputes: a Lexis®Nexis community Additional Property disputes updates Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Easements and covenants Successful application for prescriptive right of way over private road ( Sagier v Kaur) In Sagier v Kaur [2024] UKUT 217 ( LC), [2024] All ER ( D) 03 ( Aug), the Upper Tribunal ( Lands Chamber) (the UT) allowed the appellant’s appeal, overturning the First-tier Tribunal ( Property Chamber) (the FTT) direction to the Chief Land Registrar to cancel the appellant’s bid to register a private right of way over part of the...
In this issue: UK, EU and international Regulators and bodies Financial crime and sanctions Complaints, compensation and claims management Investigations, enforcement and discipline Dispute resolution for financial services lawyers Regulation of derivatives Banks and Mutuals Consumer credit, mortgage and home finance Regulation of insurance Payment systems and services Fintech and cryptoassets AI in financial services Financial Services Enforcement Database Daily and weekly news alerts Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary UK, EU and international Regulators and bodies House of Lords confirms the Financial Services Regulation Committee and restarts its inquiries Following the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday 17 July 2024, the House of Lords reappointed the Financial Services Regulation Committee on Monday 29 July 2024. See: LNB News...
AI is transforming operations across intellectual property, contract drafting, negotiations in corporate transactions, data protection and employment, and it is markedly and notably influencing sectors such as technology, media and telecommunications ( TMT), a core contributor to Ireland’s economic growth. The EU AI Act takes effect on 1 August 2024 and aims to promote ethical AI development while safeguarding fundamental rights and safety. Although enforcement will roll out in phases, with the first duties applying from 2 February 2025, Irish businesses are encouraged to start reviewing their AI use, including tools like spam filters, and to grasp the relevant risk categories and obligations. This also presents a chance to align corporate practices with existing data privacy and cybersecurity laws. Active engagement with the new framework will be crucial for Irish businesses to responsibly realise AI’s benefits and remain legally compliant. Doing so will ensure Irish...
In this issue: Advertising, marketing and sponsorship Consumer protection International Public procurement 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—7 August 2024 The Advertising Standards Authority ( ASA) considered a complaint about an influencer’s Instagram promotion for alternative antidepressants, which was alleged to deter people from seeking appropriate medical care for depression. The ASA agreed with the complaint and upheld it. See: LNB News 07/08/2024 43. ASA publishes reminder for motoring ads marketers The ASA has issued guidance reminding marketers that motoring ads must portray road safety and prudent driving responsibly. It highlights Rule 19.2 of the UK Code of Non-broadcast Advertising and Direct & Promotional Marketing ( CAP Code), which requires that advertising must not condone or encourage unsafe or...
In this issue: SAYE schemes Corporate governance Useful information Weekly highlights from other practice areas SAYE schemes Change in bonus rates for SAYE schemes HMRC has set revised bonus rates and an updated early leaver rate for save as you earn ( SAYE) arrangements, to be applied to fresh invitations issued from 16 August 2024. This follows last year’s introduction of an automatic SAYE bonus rate mechanism, calculated by reference to the Bank of England base rate (see: Share Incentives weekly highlights—1 June 2023— SAYE Schemes). In light of last week’s change to the base rate, HMRC has confirmed the following SAYE figures: three-year SAYE savings contract bonus: 1.1 times one monthly contribution five-year SAYE savings contract bonus: 3.0 times one monthly contribution early leaver rate: 1.33% These rates take effect from 16 August 2024, and employees already saving under...
In this issue: Companies and corporation tax International Taxes management and litigation VAT Employment taxes Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Dates for your diary Trackers Useful information Companies and corporation tax Extensive new R& D guidance published in CIRD Manual HMRC has issued comprehensive, updated guidance on the combined R& D expenditure credit regime and the enhanced R& D tax relief for R& D‑intensive, loss‑making SMEs. These constitute the two reformed arrangements that deliver corporation tax relief to companies for qualifying research and development costs incurred in accounting periods commencing on or after 1 April 2024. As highlighted in the HMRC Manuals tracker below, the fresh material, set out in the Corporate Intangibles Research and Development Manual ( CIRD Manual), sets out details of both regimes and shared concepts, including...
In this issue: Arbitration in England & Wales Arbitration under the AA 1996 Act International Arbitration Other arbitration and ADR-related news and developments Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Arbitration in England & Wales England & Wales—further guidance on Halliburton test for apparent bias A London court has directed a tribunal to reconsider an arbitral award in a US$2bn dispute stemming from a funding arrangement for Nigerian oil fields, finding that a replacement arbitrator had wrongly failed to disclose the full extent of her connection with Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP. See: UK—further guidance on Halliburton test for apparent bias. Arbitration under the AA 1996 Act England & Wales—appeals of costs orders in proceedings under the Arbitration Act The matter of P& ID v Nigeria was P& ID’s appeal on a single element of Mr Justice Knowle’s ruling on costs in the P& ID v Nigeria proceedings:...
Administrator Trafalgar House warned that July 2024’s global IT disruption exposed vulnerabilities for pension schemes. An update pushed by the cyber security platform Crowd Strike on 19 July 2024 temporarily affected around 11 million machines worldwide. The turmoil led to thousands of flight cancellations and missed doctors’ appointments. Garry Wake, managing director at Trafalgar House, said episodes like Crowd Strike last month show consequences when technology breaks. Within pensions, he added, no chances can be taken with data or security; members’ life savings are at stake. He reiterated that safeguarding members’ money is essential for the sector, underscoring the need for vigilance and resilience......
In this issue: Data protection Confidential information Daily and weekly news alerts New and updated content Data protection ICO publishes progress update and call for evidence on Children’s Code Strategy The Information Commissioner’s Office ( ICO) has issued a progress update on its Children’s Code Strategy and is inviting stakeholders to share their views on aspects of the Strategy as part of its call for evidence. The ICO has also urged 11 social media and video-sharing platforms to enhance children’s privacy practices, following its ongoing review of social media platforms ( SMPs) and video sharing platforms ( VSPs) within the Strategy. The ICO has questioned the 11 platforms on matters such as default privacy settings, geolocation and age assurance, and asked them to explain how their approaches align with the Children’s Code, in response to concerns identified during the review. The ICO...
In this issue: Funding and investment Taxation Scheme governance Pension Protection Fund Members and benefits Public sector pensions Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers Funding and investment Chancellor urges UK pension schemes to back the UK economy and invest to secure stronger returns for savers Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged pension funds to ‘learn lessons from the Canadian model and fire up the UK economy’ while chairing a roundtable with the so-called ‘ Maple 8’ Canadian retirement funds in Toronto on 7 August 2024, a group that has channelled billions of pounds into the UK in recent years. She will ask them to keep backing Britain and to bring back insights on how merging pension schemes into larger vehicles can support investment in productive assets, including essential infrastructure and fast-growing companies, and other high-growth businesses back in Britain. The discussion forms part of intensive industry engagement underpinning the landmark review of pension fund...
Insurance & Reinsurance weekly highlights—8 August 2024 In this issue: Cases and decisions Types of insurance Regulation New and updated content Case trackers Key dates Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk®Insurance: a Lexis®Nexis community Cases and decisions Insurer loses application to axe 'time barred' housing association claim ( Peabody Trust v National House Building Council) A London judge rejected an insurer’s bid to strike out a housing association’s lawsuit over the insurer’s alleged refusal to meet additional costs after a building contractor went insolvent, holding that the proceedings were not statute‑barred. See News Analysis: Insurer loses application to axe 'time barred' housing association claim. Insurance rulings show court hesitancy to fix policy errors It is widely recognised that policy wordings are often poorly put together. Defined terms are used inconsistently, and insuring clauses overlap or conflict, leaving...
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