On 24 February, the Arbitration Act 2025 (the Act) received Royal Assent. The Act seeks to update arbitration law in England and Wales, and Northern Ireland, to ensure that it remains "state of the … [Read more...] about Arbitration Act 2025 receives Royal Assent
Will labour law go digital after all?
In addition to the modernization of the Verification Act, the German "traffic light government" has passed a few more simplifications, at least in terms of digitality - although you have to look … [Read more...] about Will labour law go digital after all?
The year 2025 begins with good news for employers: German employment contract evidence requirement greatly simplified and now possible electronically
Shortly before the German "traffic light government" collapsed, it actually passed a significant simplification for everyday HR work: As of 1 January 2025, employers will be able to send the essential … [Read more...] about The year 2025 begins with good news for employers: German employment contract evidence requirement greatly simplified and now possible electronically
UPC Court of Appeal denies liability of Belkin’s managing directors as intermediaries for patent infringement – Partial suspensive effect of the appeal granted
On 13 September 2024, the Munich Local Division (LD) granted a permanent injunction based on a standard essential patent (SEP) against Belkin and several of its corporate officers. Belkin appealed … [Read more...] about UPC Court of Appeal denies liability of Belkin’s managing directors as intermediaries for patent infringement – Partial suspensive effect of the appeal granted
Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has released its keenly-anticipated interim report and consultation in its review of litigation funding. Background to the review Earlier this year, the Lord … [Read more...] about Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
If I recall correctly… malleable memory and deceptive documents
Have you ever been to a property auction? No, me neither. I'd be terrified of letting my intrusive thoughts in and accidentally walking away with a financially ruinous doer-upper. At least … [Read more...] about If I recall correctly… malleable memory and deceptive documents