In-house in Focus

Despite recent attempts by the opposition parties to block a no-deal Brexit, and the resumption of negotiations with the EU on a revised deal, a Halloween no-deal Brexit remains a real possibility. However, in such an event owners of EU trademarks and designs can at least be certain as to how these rights will be protected.

As our lives become increasingly digital, the need to ensure that online services are accessible for all has moved up the agenda

Disputes have always created uncertainty and disruption for businesses but the absence of a deal on the UK’s exit from the European Union would mean less clarity for litigants over how disputes can be resolved effectively.

Commercial Contracts: English Approach vs the Dutch Approach to contract interpretation. Ruth Andrews from Mills & Reeve and Sonja Kruisinga from Dutch firm Van Benthem & Keulen explain...

This briefing analyses some potential issues relating to data protection and Brexit, particularly with reference to a possible “no deal” scenario. A “no deal” scenario is one where the UK leaves the EU and becomes a “third country” at 11pm GMT on 31 October 2019 without a Withdrawal Agreement and framework for a future relationship in place between the UK and the EU.

Data has always been important in financial transactions. The earliest forms of writing involved keeping records of grain, sheep and cattle entering and leaving farms and warehouses in ancient Sumeria. More recently, the financial services sector has an established history of using statistical methods to make decisions about individuals – credit-scoring and data-based insurance pricing, for example.

The EU Conflict Mineral Regulation has been adopted by the EU Parliament and EU Council with key elements relating to due diligence and disclosure obligations due to come into force on 1 January 2021.

We round up some recent litigation cases.