We are acting for a major business software reseller in a substantial dispute with a blue chip former customer relating to subsistence and infringement of intellectual property rights in a legacy database and system.
We have advised a major furniture retailer on the defence of UK registered design infringement allegations from a competitor in the context of a high-profile launch of a new product range.
We acted for Primus Medical Indemnity Limited, a medical indemnity insurer, in respect of the defence of High Court proceedings for an alleged infringement of database rights and an alleged misuse of confidential information by a former employee of the claimant, another medical indemnity insurer.
Trusts are often misunderstood, and many individuals dismiss them based on myths or misconceptions. We'll debunk three of the most common misconceptions!
Spring is a season of new beginnings and fresh starts. It is also the perfect time for us to reassess and renew our estate planning. Just as spring lambs represent new life, our children are normally our most precious “assets” and it’s essential to ensure their future is secure. One of the best ways to do this is through the preparation of a Will, with particular attention to the appointment of guardians for our little ones.
More and more cases are making the headlines which involve challenges to wills; often cases are made that the deceased did not have capacity to make their last Will or where disgruntled beneficiaries have been missed out of a will and have not inherited as they expected.
You may have heard of Martha’s Rule which is a major patient-safety initiative designed to give patients and their families a route to seek an urgent review of their deteriorating condition if it is concerned they are not being responded to fully.
Cohabiting couples often immerse themselves in the romantic aspects of their relationship, revelling in shared experiences and treasured moments. However, amidst the day-to-day joys of living together, it's vital for couples to also confront the practicalities of what might happen if one (or both) of them should pass away.
A law change which will extend redundancy protection for employees who are pregnant or returning from maternity, adoption or shared parental leave could reduce discrimination towards new and expectant parents, says a leading employment law expert.
As the summer holidays are fast approaching, many parents find themselves navigating the arrangements for their children. It can be a challenging time for separated parents, but it can also be a time of joy and relaxation for parents and children.