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The recent decision of the Supreme Court in the case of Russell and others v Transocean International Resources Ltd is good news for employers in the offshore oil industry who can breathe a sigh of relief following confirmation that onshore field-breaks can constitute annual leave.

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court recently examined whether FLOWERBX and FLOWERS BOX are confusingly similar trade marks in the luxury flower market. Flowerbx Limited claimed trade mark infringement against Flowers Box London Limited, while the defendant counterclaimed that the FLOWERBX mark was merely descriptive. The court's decision provides important guidance on trade mark validity, likelihood of confusion, and the significance of actual confusion evidence in infringement cases.

With HM Treasury launching its much-anticipated consultation on regulating buy-now-pay-later ("BNPL"), it is an opportune moment to take stock of where we are, how we got here...

When Hasbro alleged that SConnect's Wolfoo animated series infringed Peppa Pig copyrights through unauthorized audio clips, the High Court granted summary judgment based on spectrographic evidence. The case reveals critical lessons about outsourcing liability, international copyright exposure, and the strategic advantages of early litigation decisions.

Health technology is increasingly being sold as luxury fashion, with collaborations like Gucci × Oura and Apple Watch Hermès combining cutting-edge wearable technology with high-end design. These partnerships raise important intellectual property and commercial considerations that fashion houses and technology companies must address from the outset, including brand ownership, data protection, and exit strategies.

The fashion industry has faced significant criticism for some time about its impact on the global environment, so it is easy to see why fashion businesses are increasingly keen to promote sustainability...

Can an intermediary acting for a supplier or purchaser, also be a commercial agent, and why does this matter?

On the face of it, the onerous obligation may appear unreasonable.

From Spring 2027, UK employers with 250 or more employees must produce and publish Equality Action Plans addressing gender pay gaps and menopause support. What specific actions must organizations include, how should they structure their plans, and what are the review requirements? This guide breaks down the mandatory requirements and provides practical steps for compliance with the upcoming legislation.

The FCA's new rules on Non-Financial Misconduct take effect on 1 September 2026, requiring SMCR firms to assess and respond to instances of bullying, harassment and other serious misconduct even when unrelated to regulatory activities. With implementation weeks away, firms must ensure policies, procedures and internal processes are embedded and operational, whilst navigating a changing legal landscape that includes new employment law obligations and enhanced whistleblowing protections.

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is continuing to focus its attention on individuals who work in the London markets.

The enforceability of non-compete restrictions after an agency, distribution, or franchise agreement has come to an end can be an important factor in deciding how to proceed in many situations.

Last week the European Court gave a decision that Louis Vuitton had been fighting to avoid since 2015.

The Government has confirmed that significant changes to Companies House accounts filing requirements will come into force from 1 April 2028 as part of the implementation of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA).

A High Court judgment examines how principals should calculate commission owed to commercial agents under contractual formulas, addressing whether costs must be matched to individual sales or if estimates and averages are permissible. The case explores the interplay between contractual commission terms and the Commercial Agents Regulations in determining payment obligations.

The Commercial Agents Regulations govern when commission must be paid to agents, but what happens when an agency agreement's payment provisions don't fully comply with these statutory requirements? A recent High Court case examines whether non-compliant commission payment terms are automatically void and explores the critical question of when adjustments to estimated payments cross the line into unlawful extinguishment of commission rights.

Competitions can be a great form of below-the-line advertising. But if they are not run properly, or in accordance with the law, then they can badly backfire causing reputational damage and regulatory action as well as financial loss.

Minimum purchase obligations in distribution agreements require careful drafting to avoid disputes. This analysis examines critical implementation questions: what counts toward the minimum, how to handle supplier shortfalls, adjustment mechanisms, and enforcement consequences including exclusivity loss, price adjustments, and termination rights.