Archive for December, 2011

Government publishes further details about its Build Now, Pay Later housebuilding scheme

23 December 2011 | David Marsden

The Government has this week published a note containing further details of its new 'Build Now, Pay Later' scheme. Click here to read it. The note provides an overview of what Build Now, Pay Later is,...

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ICO gives verdict on implementation of new cookies rules: websites must do better

23 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The Information Commissioner’s Office – the UK’s data protection regulator - has given a damming report on websites’ implementation of new cookies laws, under which website users must receive clear...

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Ticket exchange website loses as Court of Appeal orders disclosure of information about sellers for sale of tickets above face value – RFU v Viagogo, Court of Appeal

23 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

A ticket exchange website has been ordered to hand over to the Rugby Football Union details of people who have sold on its site England rugby tickets for above the ticket’s face value. Sales above face...

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Government proposes change in law to make UK a better place to carry out drug research on patented products

23 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

The UK Government would like to change the law to make the UK a more amenable place to carry out clinical trials. There is an exemption from breach of patented pharmaceutical products when the use is in...

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Importance of exit and transition provisions considered by TCC – Astrazeneca v IBM, Technology and Construction Court

22 December 2011 | Simon Weinberg

Astrazeneca and IBM entered into an outsourcing agreement for IBM to provide various IT services. The agreement contained a number of exit provisions, including an “exit plan” that would allow Astrazeneca...

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Law Commission proposes reforms to intestacy law

22 December 2011 | Iain Donaldson | 1 comment

In a report published on 14 December 2011, the Law Commission has put forward its recommendations to reform the intestacy rules and the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975. When...

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New home approvals down… and now MPs challenge Government’s planning reforms

22 December 2011 | David Marsden

New figures published by the House Builders Federation’s (HBF) reveal that there were only 32,928 approvals for new homes in Britain in the third quarter of 2011 - a 10 per cent fall on the same period...

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Draco antiviral wonderdrug could be cure for common cold and many other viruses

22 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

An antiviral drug called Draco may be the cure for many viruses from colds, through to swine flu or bird flu. If trials go well, it could consign the common cold to history. However, it may be several...

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ICO advises communications providers to inform of data protection breaches every month

22 December 2011 | Simon Weinberg

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released updated guidance in which it advises electronic communication providers to inform the ICO of breaches to users’ personal data each month. The...

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Use of story in book for script ruled off side – Hodgson and Jarvie v Isaac and Notting Hill Movies, Patents County Court

21 December 2011 | Paul Gershlick

Hodgson was a disabled football fan and with Jarvie’s help he wrote a book about his experiences. Hodgson later worked with X for X to write a screenplay. However, Hodgson withdrew permission when he...

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Archive for December, 2011

Government publishes further details about its Build Now, Pay Later housebuilding scheme

ICO gives verdict on implementation of new cookies rules: websites must do better

Ticket exchange website loses as Court of Appeal orders disclosure of information about sellers for sale of tickets above face value – RFU v Viagogo, Court of Appeal

Government proposes change in law to make UK a better place to carry out drug research on patented products

Importance of exit and transition provisions considered by TCC – Astrazeneca v IBM, Technology and Construction Court

Law Commission proposes reforms to intestacy law

New home approvals down… and now MPs challenge Government’s planning reforms

Draco antiviral wonderdrug could be cure for common cold and many other viruses

ICO advises communications providers to inform of data protection breaches every month

Use of story in book for script ruled off side – Hodgson and Jarvie v Isaac and Notting Hill Movies, Patents County Court

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