ArticleThe End Of Remote Working?This is likely to be unwelcome news for many who have grown to enjoy the flexibility that remote working brings.United KingdomEmployment and HRWiggin
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ArticleIPEC Judge Refuses To Strike Out ITN's Implied Licence And Fair Dealing Defences To A Claim Of Infringement Of Copyright In Love PoemITN's own application to strike out the claim for abuse of process, based on Jameel (Yousef) v Dow Jones & Co Inc [2005] QB 946, was also rejected. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyWiggin
ArticleGovernment Consults On National Commercial Digital Radio Multiplex LicencesThe Government explains that there are two UK national commercial radio multiplexes with 20 digital radio services broadcasting on each network. One of these multiplex licences is currently held by ...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
ArticleGovernment Launches Fan Survey In Latest Phase Of Football Governance ReviewThe Government has launched a fan engagement survey designed to reach more fans, allowing them to express their opinions on how they think football should be run.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
ArticleGovernment Seeks Election To UN Telecoms Agency's CouncilIt also develops the technical telecommunication standards used by these information and communication technologies across the world.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
ArticleOfcom Announces Latest Small-scale DAB Multiplex AwardsOfcom has awarded small-scale DAB radio multiplex licences for five more areas in England, Scotland and Wales.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
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ArticleOfcom Consults On New Proposals To Help People Boost Mobile Signals IndoorsIn 2018 Ofcom authorised the use of mobile repeaters, as long as they met certain technical requirements.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
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ArticleOfcom Publishes Evaluation Of The 2015 Pricing Reforms For Calls To Non-geographic NumbersOfcom has published an evaluation of changes it made in 2015 to the regulation of calls to non-geographic numbers.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
ArticleTelecoms Diversification Taskforce Publishes Final ReportThe Telecoms Diversification Taskforce was set up by the Government in August 2020 to provide independent advice on how to boost competition and innovation in the UK telecoms market and build an open...United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentWiggin
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ArticleOfcom Publishes Latest Report From Its Emerging Technology ProgrammeOfcom's Emerging Technology programme monitors developments in the trends and changes affecting the sectors it regulates closely.United KingdomTechnologyWiggin
ArticleUK Jurisdiction Taskforce Publishes New Digital Dispute Resolution RulesThe new rules will not apply automatically, but will need to be agreed to in writing by the parties either before a dispute has arisen or at the point a dispute arises.United KingdomTechnologyWiggin
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ArticleDistrict Court Vacates HSR Reporting RequirementsLast week, a Texas federal district court vacated the Federal Trade Commission Final Rule from 2025 that expanded the information companies must include in Hart-Scott-Rodino ("HSR") premerger notifications.United StatesAntitrust/Competition LawWiggin and Dana LLP