The implementation of the Unified Patent Court (UPC), a court system which enables the resolution of disputes involving parallel patents across most of the EU in a single action, is inching closer to … [Read more...] about Gearing up for UPC Implementation one step closer as Slovenia ratifies the PAP Protocol
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Five tech trends for the modern workplace
The COVID-19 pandemic and a sudden, nationwide adoption of remote working kick-started huge change in many aspects of our daily lives, including our use of technology. While technology … [Read more...] about Five tech trends for the modern workplace
FCA to regulate pre-paid funeral plan sector
From 29 July 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will start regulating the pre-paid funeral plan sector. Anyone that intends to continue providing, or selling, pre-paid funeral plans from this … [Read more...] about FCA to regulate pre-paid funeral plan sector
The UK logistics market and tech-led commerce
Modern logistics facilities are now a bedrock of tech-led commerce whilst shopping centres, the erstwhile catalyst of urban regeneration projects, struggle to compete with the 24/7/365 shopping … [Read more...] about The UK logistics market and tech-led commerce
Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Wednesday 18th August saw confirmation from court that the first consumer group class action claim in the UK – Merricks v Mastercard – could proceed to trial, on the basis that a suitable undertaking … [Read more...] about Strong step forward for litigation funding in the class action arena
Mining tax systems for resource-rich countries
With demand for commodities increasing and prices rising, governments around the world are thinking about whether they should increase the tax-take on mining. It looks likely that we will move into a … [Read more...] about Mining tax systems for resource-rich countries