The Treasury has announced its intention to set up a special unit to provide funds for PFI projects impeded by the recession.

The Bribery Act 2010, which received Royal Assent on 8th April, was expected to enter into force before the end of this year; however, it has now been announced that it will not be implemented until April 2011.

Employers who sponsor employees to work in the UK under Tier 2 (General) should be aware that the monthly immigration limit for skilled workers has been exceeded.

The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has recently published its recommendations to reform the skilled worker route to the UK for non-EEA nationals.

Christian Louboutin, producer of red-soled footwear usually sold for around £600 a piece, went through a period of worry over the distinct red soles, made famous partly by the popular series "Sex and the City".

A tourist in Italy found herself with a 1000 euro fine after purchasing a counterfeit Louis Vuitton handbag from a vendor on a beach in the area of Jesolo near Venice.

US mum Stephanie Lenz filmed her toddler dancing to the Prince song "Let's Go Crazy" and posted the clip on YouTube for family and friends to see.

Following concerns about the time and cost burdens of trade mark oppositions, 1st October 2013 saw the IPO introduce a new fast track opposition procedure.

The UK Parliament confirmed earlier this week that the Court of Session in Edinburgh will be one of the UK divisional Patent Courts if there is shown to be sufficient demand.

The four founders of The Pirate Bay have been found guilty of infringing copyright law by a Swedish court – each founder has been jailed for one year and together they must pay total damages of £2.4m.

When looking to distinguish your business or brand from others in your field, one of the most effective ways to do so is by use of a trade mark.

Today, Professor Ian Hargreaves of Cardiff University has published his report 'Digital Opportunity', a review and commentary on the current UK copyright law framework.

The UK Government have backed proposals to amend UK copyright law in order to bring it up to date with the use of modern technology. One of the most noted areas for overhaul is that of "format shifting".

The Courts Reform (Scotland) Bill was published Friday, detailing sweeping changes for the system of civil justice in Scotland.

Yesterday saw businessman Paul MacKenzie sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after he repeatedly breached an interdict against him.

Hard on the heels of the Review Civil Litigation Costs in England and Wales by Lord Justice Jackson; and taking up the recommendation made by the Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Gill in his report of the Review of the Scottish Civil Courts, the Scottish Government has announced a review of the costs and funding of litigation in Scotland.

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6th November 2008 saw the implementation of a new Court of Session rule which clarifies the position in this court regarding delays.

The Sheriffdom of Tayside, Central and Fife has announced that from 3 April 2017, it is to create a specific court dedicated to dealing with commercial disputes.

The new Simple Procedure Rules in the Sheriff Courts came into force today, which replace Small Claims and Summary Cause procedures for low value claims of up to £5,000.