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Virtual voice assistants' challenge to comply with data protection legislation
On 7 July 2021, a new version of the guidelines on virtual voice assistants was adopted by the European Data
Court of Appeal finds inventors must be human
An artificial intelligence (AI) machine cannot be an 'inventor' for purpose of Patents Act 1977 and owner of machinery cannot
How to minimize corruption and bribery risks when hiring a third party
There are different laws (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, the Spanish Criminal Code, to mention some) that set out the possibility
Skykick: Court of Appeal endorses broad terms and clarifies the scope of bad faith
Ruling confirms that brand owners can continue to rely on broad terms and a lack of intention to use is
CJEU decides electronically supplied software can be a 'good' under the Commercial Agents Directive
Significant change in protection afforded to software resellers who act as agents – UK Supreme Court ruling on point awaited
Public Service Pensions Update | September 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of our Public Service Pensions Update
UK Court of Appeal shows red card to referees
Occasional work can be 'employment' and, by extension, within the IR35 tax regime
The Energy Transition | Contracts for Difference budget announced, Gas Goes Green report released and Scottish and Southern Electricity join Flex Assure scheme
This week we look at the government's announcement of the Contracts for Difference budget, the Energy Networks Association's Gas Goes
Employment Law Coffee Break: Covid-19 update, hybrid working and managing IP and commercial risks, and a new health and social care levy
Welcome to our latest Employment Law Coffee Break in which we look at the latest legal developments impacting UK employers.
Wind power boom is fanning high-stakes international patent activity
The ancient form of power generation is now the world's number two source of renewable electricity, and its high profile
