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This week's news on OUT-LAW.COM
Jeweller's press release highlights need for quality control in brand licences
A trade mark owner can take action against a business partner for damaging its brand even if the two have agreed on some trade mark use. But brand licensing agreements that give too much freedom could be fatal to such claims, a lawyer has said.
08/01/2009
Play.com told to back up price claims for second time in a year
Online music retailer Play.com has been criticised by the UK's advertising watchdog for the second time in a year for claims about the savings it offers. The company has been told not to repeat the claims.
08/01/2009
UK's listed firms must tell markets of serious executive problems, says expert
Stock market-listed companies have a duty to inform shareholders if an executive's illness threatens to affect the firm's performance, a company law expert has said. That duty does not bind unlisted UK firms, he said.
07/01/2009
Prepare your company for a more-litigious 2009
OPINION: Your company faces the likelihood of more disputes this year as the recession bites. My advice is to prepare for that by taking some important steps now, rather than waiting until you sue or get sued.
07/01/2009
Homophobic abuse is unlawful regardless of victim's sexuality, court rules
A person does not need to be gay to be protected against homophobic abuse in the workplace, the Court of Appeal has ruled. The ruling extends harassment legislation to situations where someone is teased for being something they clearly are not.
06/01/2009
Ofcom warns telcos over penalties hidden in consumer contracts
Telecoms companies must be clearer about additional charges they levy and must help customers to understand them better, telecoms regulator Ofcom has said.
05/01/2009
OUT-LAW Radio: Parody libel defence gains traction
08/01/2009: How Elton John's failed libel action has introduced a US-style defence of parody into UK law, and one Dutch firm's holey solution to an eco-problem
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