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US And UK Commercial And Company Law – Key Differences
US Attorneys and UK Solicitors likely already know legal systems in both the U.K. and the U.S. share the same historical common law roots, and are for that reason similar.
Jonathan Abrams Comments In World IP Review
The Swiss company Swatch Group has accused Samsung Electronics and its American subsidiary of infringing its trademark on designs for downloadable smartwatch faces.
Jonathan Abrams: Cyber Security Response
Jonathan Abrams today in the Webinar Studio with LexisNexis discussing all things “Cyber Incident Response”, from how to prepare for an attack, to the different stages of response.
Reputation Control: Oxfam’s Haiti Sex Scandal
In recent news, Oxfam’s reputation for humanitarian assistance and international crises has been blackened with headlines reading Oxfam Haiti Scandal (BBC News), Aid workers raping and sexually exploiting children (Independent), and Haiti Director Admitted Using Prostitutes (Reuters).
MiFID II – Legal Entity Identifier
On 3 January 2018 the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (2014/65/EU) and accompanying legislation (MiFID II) will come into force.
Uber Loses Appeal
There has been much coverage in the press about the so called ‘gig economy’. This is the term which has been coined to describe the much more fluid working relationships that many workers have with their employer.
50% Means 50%
The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has reached what sounds like a sensible decision in relation to a part time contract for a British Airways (BA) employee.
Extending Upwards & Downwards
It is becoming increasingly common for householders to improve their current property rather than incur the stress and expense of moving. Some are in the fortunate position of being about to create a basement or loft extension.
Christian Louboutin’s Trademark Journey Continues
On Tuesday, WIPR reported that the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) began hearing arguments over whether Christian Louboutin can trademark red soles on high-heeled shoes.
Qualcomm V Broadcom – The Value Of IP Assets
The media has been scattered recently with reports surrounding the unsolicited bid of $103 billion for Qualcomm Inc, made by Broadcom Ltd. The companies are competitors in the mobile device chipmaking industry; manufacturing and supplying these components to international computer and telecommunication companies.










