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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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LIDL Great Britain Ltd v East Lindsey District Council [2024] EWHC 1641 ( Admin) What are the practical implications of this case? This ruling is notable because it clarifies how decision-makers should handle planning proposals that rival one another. It confirms that a head-to-head comparison becomes a mandatory material consideration only where it is so plainly relevant that declining to undertake it would be irrational. On these facts, that bar was crossed. Crucial elements included a cumulative impact assessment showing that two out of centre supermarkets could cause a significant adverse effect on the town centre, whereas either scheme alone would not. Viewed realistically, this was a contest in which two stores were effectively chasing a single permission. The judgment also highlighted practical issues liable to arise when applications are processed at the same time. It found that...
Mergers The Commission has approved: the move to joint control of Hy Via by Renault SAS and Plug Power France ( M.11500) following a phase I review—see also, Midday Express the move to joint control of US-based URUS Group LP by CVC Capital Partners and the Pon Holdings BV ( M.11579) following a phase I review—see also, Midday Express NOTE— For an overview of all ongoing merger probes before the Commission, see EU mergers—ongoing cases tracker Antitrust The General Court convened a hearing in Case T- 188/24 Compagnie générale des établissements Michelin v Commission, an appeal contesting the Commission’s decision to conduct dawn raids in its inquiry AT.40863— Hoops (now ‘ Replacement tyres’)—see also, application NOTE— For a list of all current antitrust appeals before the General Court, see General Court appeals—ongoing cases tracker Upcoming dates For timings of forthcoming EU competition...
Aercap Ireland Capital Designated Activity Company and others v PJSC Insurance Company Universalna and others [2024] EWHC 1365 ( Comm) It is well-established that the English courts will halt proceedings commenced in England contrary to an exclusive jurisdiction clause pointing to a foreign court, unless the claimant demonstrates that there are strong reasons for the claim to continue here. That stance reflects compelling policy considerations favouring the sanctity of forum agreements, including party autonomy, the upholding of bargains and commercial certainty. In this dispute, the court found no such compelling reasons, with Judge Andrew Henshaw deciding that the claims should instead proceed in Ukraine. Having concluded that the exclusive jurisdiction clause was valid and applicable, Judge Henshaw assessed the claimants’ submissions—among them the procedural challenges of trying the case in Ukraine—as no more than foreseeable matters of convenience, which fell short of the strong...
Ubhi Construction Ltd v Aspire Enterprises ( UK) Ltd [2024] EWHC 1089 ( TCC) What are the practical implications of this case? A number of practical points arise in real practice: The primacy of contemporaneous correspondence and records is paramount; testimony that is incoherent or misaligned with contemporaneous facts will lack credibility Leaving a pivotal document or material fact unaddressed in a witness statement alerts the court, enabling the Judge to draw a clear adverse inference with ease......
Note: the CPRC has stopped distributing the supporting papers alongside the minutes, so this News Analysis does not include documents setting out the matters considered. A copy of the minutes can be accessed here: Minutes of the CPR meeting. Note: Although item 4 of the 10 May 2024 CPR Committee minutes ( Clinical negligence fixed recoverable costs) indicated time would be set aside at the June 2024 meeting to consider FRC proposals for sub-£25,000 clinical negligence claims, this topic did not appear in the June 2024 minutes. As it had been warned that failure to settle amendments at the June meeting might jeopardise the October 2024 commencement date, the scheme may now slip to the April 2025 CPR update cycle. Welcome, action log and matters arising (item 1) The 10 May 2024 minutes were approved and the action log noted—see News Analysis: Minutes of the CPR...
Dish Technologies Llc (a company incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado, USA) and another company v Aylo Premium Ltd (a company incorporated under the laws of Cyprus) and other companies; Aylo Premium Ltd (a company incorporated under the laws of Cyprus) and another company v Dish Technologies Llc (a company incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado, USA) [2024] EWHC 1310 ( Pat) What are the practical implications of this case? This ruling clarifies the stance of the UK Patents Court when faced with a request for an accelerated trial timetable in patent matters before it. Under the Practice Statement, the Court endeavours, where feasible, to have patent actions listed for trial within 12 months of issue counted from the date the claim is issued. Listings begin from the current Trial Window publicised by the Chancery Division Listing Office;...
WASPI congratulated Emma Reynolds on becoming Pensions Minister. Yet, in a post on X on 11 July 2024, the campaign urged Reynolds to advance, without delay, the proposals the Work and Pensions Committee ( WPC) set out in May 2024. Members of the cross-bench panel detailed how to provide redress for women born in the 1950s who were hit by the government’s poor communication of rises in the state pension age. The message added that they look forward to collaborating with her on urgent consideration of the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman’s recommendations on WASPI compensation, alongside rapid delivery of a straightforward scheme as described by the Work and Pensions Committee and Stephen Timms......
Timms will be tasked with overseeing a major regulatory overhaul of the UK's £25trn ( US$3.2trn) retirement savings sector if he is also confirmed as next pensions minister. Early calls must be made on the much-delayed defined benefit pensions funding code, alongside putting into effect legislation on automatic enrolment. Timms was returned to the House of Commons on 5 July 2024 for the east London seat of East Ham with a 51% majority. He has previously served twice as pensions minister in Labour administrations—first in 1999, then from 2005 to 2006. Since 2019, he has chaired the parliamentary Work and Pensions Committee. During his tenure, the committee carried out forensic investigations into pensions freedoms, the liability-driven investment fiasco and the issue of pensions adequacy. In a landmark report in September 2022, the committee cautioned that six in ten Britons were not saving...
Aegon, the Dutch pensions provider and insurer, said it 'seems too early' for the newly elected Labour Party to place a fresh pensions bill in the King’s Speech, to be delivered in the Commons by King Charles on 17 July 2024. The address, which signals the start of parliament, is drafted by the government and outlines its legislative and policy aims for the coming term. Kate Smith, head of pensions at Aegon, warned that a measure for the retirement savings arena is unlikely to appear at this point. ‘ It’s more probable next year, once the Labour government, with a new pensions minister, has had time to conduct its promised “pensions review” (alongside weighing other policy work already in train) and chosen what to continue, alter or drop’, Smith said. Labour pledged such a review in its campaign ahead of the 4 July 2024...
Mergers The Commission cleared: the acquisition conferring joint control of Gartner Transport Holding Gmb H on Richard Garther and CE - Beteiligungs- Gmb H ( M.11506), following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express the acquisition granting joint control of the Sehnde Asset and the Rosstal Asset to Prologis, L. P and NBIM Nerva S.à.r.l. ( M.11561), following a phase I review—see further, Midday Express the acquisition yielding sole control of Nexeye Holding B. V. ......
The SPP has written to Reynolds following her appointment to caution against taking hasty action without consulting with the sector. On 9 July 2024, Reynolds became Parliamentary Secretary, with responsibilities across two Whitehall departments: HM Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP). The following evening, 10 July 2024, she announced on platform X that she had been appointed Minister for Pensions......
On 10 July 2024, the ABI stated that the deal allows it to partner with Insurtech UK to combine expertise, align perspectives and join forces on event opportunities, ensuring the industry remains firmly at the cutting edge of tech and innovation. Innovation and making the most of leading technologies are truly vital to preserving our sector’s competitive advantage, said Hannah Gurga, the ABI’s director general......
Aegon reported that its commissioned study pointed to a clear split in public sentiment about future finances following the 4 July 2024 general election, with under‑50s more upbeat than older adults. According to Aegon, 24% of those younger than 50 felt more confident about long‑term financial plans after Labour’s sweeping win. The poll of 2,000 adults, conducted by Opinium for Aegon in July 2024, also revealed that 15% of under‑50s were less positive about the outlook for their finances, as indicated in the research at that time......
Editor’s note Welcome to the second edition of the Public Law case law quarterly for 2024, which reviews developments from the second quarter of the year. This instalment begins with a successful first instance judicial review of the Conservative government’s Carbon Budget Delivery Plan. It then turns to a first instance decision that the High Court lacks jurisdiction to entertain a judicial review of the Upper Tribunal’s ( UT) refusal of permission to appeal from the First- Tier Tribunal, a landmark ECt HR judgment on climate change, and the Supreme Court’s declaration that section 146 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations ( Consolidation) Act 1992 ( TULR( C) A 1992) is incompatible with the Article 11 Convention right. We also spotlight a housing judicial review where a council’s decision was found unlawful due to discrimination and breach of the Public Sector Equality Duty (...
Sir Keir Starmer, the newly elected Prime Minister, previously worked as a leading criminal defence barrister and as Director of Public Prosecutions. Accordingly, we can anticipate an administration led by a premier with clear, robust views on policy and law-making around financial crime, and on the criminal justice system more generally. Starmer’s principal choices for the relevant ministerial and law officer positions are, however, not drawn from classic white-collar backgrounds: Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to face a bulging in-tray, tackling prison overcrowding and a faltering courts system. The new Attorney General, Richard Hermer KC, is a heavyweight practitioner in human rights as well as public and private international law. Only Home Secretary Yvette Cooper continues from the opposition team that produced ‘ Labour's Policy Review: Tackling Serious Fraud and White Collar Crime’ in 2022. A look at the 2024 Labour Party...
Jump to: Post- Brexit transition guidance Editor’s picks—the practice area/sector view New and updated Brexit related content Lex Talk®Brexit: a Lexis®Nexis community Useful information Post- Brexit transition guidance This area provides refreshed and newly issued Brexit webpages and guidance notes covering the legal and practical shifts. Weekly roundup of HMRC import, export and customs guidance—8 July 2024 A summary of changes to HMRC import, export and customs guidance spanning 1 July 2024 to 8 July 2024. See: LNB News 08/07/2024 2. Editor’s picks—the practice area/sector view Curated highlights of significant Brexit developments selected by Lexis+®UK lawyers within their specialist disciplines. Commercial Supreme Court clarifies status of accrued EU law rights in cancelled flight compensation claim appeal ( Lipton v BA Cityflyer Ltd) In Lipton ( Respondents) v BA Cityflyer Ltd ( Appellant), the Supreme Court unanimously rejected the appeal, deciding that a pilot’s illness prior to a 2018 flight did not constitute...
The European Court of Justice ruled that Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband e V (the Federal Union of Consumer Organisations and Associations) may sue Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd in Germany on behalf of consumers, as the alleged breach—namely, failing to obtain valid consent for collecting users’ data—stemmed from processing users’ information in its App Centre. The court confirmed that representative organisations may bring actions where an infringement of a data subject’s rights arises in the course of personal data processing and results from the controller’s failure to fulfil its duty to give the data subject—at the latest upon collection—information, in a concise, transparent, intelligible and easily accessible form, in clear and plain language, about the purposes of that processing and the recipients of such data. A Berlin appeals court invited the ECJ to provide guidance on the consumer association’s case......
In this issue: UK mergers UK private actions UK market investigations EU antitrust EU State aid Daily and weekly news alerts Lex Talk®Competition: a Lexis®Nexis community New and updated content Caselex UK mergers The CMA has issued its final positions following reviews of three sets of merger remedies and a single market investigation order: discharge undertakings in lieu of reference from August 2011 linked to Acergy SA’s acquisition of Subsea 7 Inc discharge undertakings in lieu of reference from August 2008 relating to Home Retail Group plc’s purchase of 27 leasehold properties from Focus ( DIY) Ltd discharge undertakings dating from February 2002 by Lloyds TSB Group plc concerning its acquisition of Abbey National plc revoke the Energy Market Investigation ( ECOES/ DES) Order 2016 The CMA determined that, due to changes in...
In this issue: Key government updates post- General Election 2024 Disputes and litigation Master trusts Pensions Administration Collective defined contribution schemes Daily and weekly news alerts Dates for your diary Trackers Key government updates post- General Election 2024 After the General Election on 4 July 2024, the UK now has its first Labour administration since 2010. The government has already begun issuing announcements, with further details anticipated in the King’s Speech on Wednesday 17 July 2024, when Labour is expected to outline its initial legislative programme. Pension appointments in the new government Government appointments commenced on 5 July 2024. In the first wave, Liz Kendall MP was confirmed as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. She will head the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP), having served as shadow secretary since September 2023. On the evening of 9 July...
In this issue: Collateral Warranties Standard form construction contracts General election Consultant Appointments Building Safety Scots law Procurement in construction Daily and weekly news alerts New Q& As Construction trackers Collateral Warranties Supreme Court holds that a collateral warranty is not a ‘construction contract’ for the purposes of HGCRA 1996 ( Abbey Healthcare v Augusta 2008 (formerly Simply Construct)) In Abbey Healthcare ( Mill Hill) Ltd v Augusta 2008 LLP (formerly Simply Construct ( UK) LLP) [2024] UKSC 23, the Supreme Court unanimously concluded that a collateral warranty is not a ‘construction contract’ for the purposes of HGCRA 1996, s 104, and therefore does not confer a statutory right to adjudication. The court reasoned that a collateral warranty would only qualify as a ‘construction contract’ where, by agreement, the contractor assumes towards the beneficiary an obligation to carry out construction operations that is separate or distinct from the duties owed under the building contract. As a...
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This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
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