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ArticleFilm Distribution RightsThe UT observed that the question of whether a person is trading is essentially a question of fact, and that it should not interfere unless compelled to do so.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentFieldfisher
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ArticleEU Cookie Consent - March UpdateFFW has updated its cookie consent tracking table to reflect the latest developments in implementation of the new cookie consent rule across Europe.United KingdomPrivacyFieldfisher
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ArticleThe Brazilian Power Market: An Interesting Investment Regime For Onshore Wind And Solar Power?In 2014, Brazil ranked tenth amongst the countries with the most total installed capacity of wind power. BrazilEnergy and Natural ResourcesFieldfisher
ArticleFieldfisher Defends The First Case Under The Biocidal Products Regulation Before The Board Of Appeal Of ECHAOn 21 April 2016, the first case under the Biocidal Products Regulation (EU) No 528/2012 (BPR) was pleaded before the Board of Appeal (BoA) of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA).European UnionEnergy and Natural ResourcesFieldfisher
ArticleSecurities Financing Transaction Regulation (SFTR) And Investment FundsThe FCA's Consultation Paper 16/14 consults on minor changes to SYSC and consequential amendments to COLL and FUND to reflect certain measures in the Securities Financing Transaction Regulation.European UnionFinance and BankingFieldfisher
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