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Change is here: New UK Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

The UK government published its long awaited Data Protection and Digital Information Bill (“DPDI”) on Monday 18th July 2022.

Corporate Manslaughter and Senior Manager Convictions

A food waste recycling company, Greenfeeds Limited, has been found guilty of two counts of corporate manslaughter following a 6 week trial at Leicester Crown Court.

Marine licences – can an existing licence be varied to authorise a new activity?

The High Court in England and Wales recently issued its judgment on R (on the application of Tarian Hafren Severn Shield Cyf) v Marine Management Organisation [2022] EWHC 683 (Admin).

Court of Appeal – Dismisses Tenant COVID rent challenge.

​Last month, the Court of Appeal in England and Wales in the case of Bank of New York Mellon (International) Ltd and another v Cine-UK Ltd and London Trocadero (2015) LLP v Picturehouse Cinemas Ltd and others [2022] EWCA Civ 1021 dismissed a combined appeal by two tenant cinema operators against summary judgments in favour of each landlord at first hearing, confirming the landlords were entitled to all rent arrears during the periods when the cinemas could not operate due to COVID restriction.

Warranty & Indemnity Insurance in M&A: A Summary

The use of warranty & indemnity insurance (otherwise known as W&I insurance, or W&I) in corporate M&A has become steadily more prevalent in recent years. This article will outline what W&I insurance is, summarise the circumstances in which it is most commonly used, and provide a brief overview of the process involved in putting a W&I policy in place.

Home or away? Things to consider when purchasing a holiday home.

We have seen an increasing trend in clients buying a holiday or second home. With more people holidaying closer to home, flexible/hybrid working, a second home can be both the perfect escape and also a great investment opportunity.

Charity begins at home; the establishment of Trusts for Charitable Giving.

For a variety of reasons, it is becoming increasingly common (for companies and private individuals alike) to consider making donations to worthwhile causes.

Protecting your Intellectual Property can be complex in the Internet age

Bankruptcy Court Update

Bankruptcy Court re-opens its doors to Creditor Bankruptcy Petitions but at additional cost to Business and Trade Creditors. Corporate winding up petitions remain in limbo in absence of new insolvency rules.

The Doctor will zoom you now - Medical Council issues Telemedicine Guidance for Doctors

The arrival of the Covid 19 pandemic led to telemedicine, with its use of technology, telephones, websites and apps, becoming an increasingly integral part of healthcare provision.