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A whole lot of love as UK's Conservative Party (allegedly) makes a pass
Give-away 'knock-off' merchandise based on popular Love Island TV show leads expert to raise questions of infringement and passing off.
Law Society claims lack of legal advice clogging the legal system
The president of the Law Society of England and Wales has called for restoration of state funding as part of government LAPSO review.
CJEU takes the biscuit!
Following a CJEU order, the EU intellectual property office (EUIPO) needs to revisit a 16-year-old decision on the shape of KitKat bars.
UK corporates paying dearly in desperate bid to retain EU employees
Following Brexit, UK companies are being forced to pay extra to keep employees from deserting, according to an immigration law firm's research.
Consumers choose cheaper, faster 'lawbots' over expensive, slow lawyers
Divorce by lawbot? New survey says 70 per cent of consumers would be happy to consult a 'lawbot', while law firms worry about digital impacts.
UK legal profession sets date for a national legal debate
A new initiative to promote and educate the UK public on legal issues announced as 'Justice Week' invites proposals for events and campaigns.
UK legal executives to get ABS licences
Alternative business structure licences to be granted to legal executives, opening up regulatory competition, more diverse opportunities.
Maritime lawyer's agility leads to 14 per cent jobs cut
In a swift move initiated last month, Ince & Co has cut 32 staff and is to sublet office space as it implements 'agile working.'
Law Society seeks solution to use of algorithms in UK justice system
The Law Society has set up the first of three evidence sessions to explore the use of algorithms in UK.
The CAP doesn't fit as UK launches interim report on farming regulation
Farming set for biggest legal shake-up in decades as common agricultural policy (CAP) requirements to end.
Geography reflects technology use as UK legal departments lag behind
Survey reveals UK Legal departments less likely to use innovative technologies than counterparts in the US and globally.
Trade mark number UK00003323129 is coming home!
Gift business Fatcuckoo has filed a trademark application for 'it's coming home', the words on the lips of a feverish English World Cup public.
Law firms dominate social mobility ranking, but lose out on the top spot
Law firms make up a third of UK social mobility employer index, but MoJ tops legal list and KPMG gets the top spot.
Legal talent targeted as law and psychology meet in a £3m deal
As the legal landscape continues to evolve, a legal services group and business psychologists have teamed up to target the legal talent market.
Clifford Chance launches innovation units
Two new ventures have been launched by Clifford Chance in an effort to forge ahead in its digital offerings.
Digital age copyright reform stalls as MEPs vote down changes
Despite celebrity endorsement, reform of EU copyright reform voted down giving campaigning internet companies a big win.
UK to build £300m cybercrime court and invest in LawTech
The UK government green lights £300m court to fight cybercrime and joins forces to boost the UK's LawTech industry.
Report estimates £6.97 million saved in .uk domain name legal costs
Nominet, the internet company running of the .uk domain, reveals latest annual domain disputes report, estimates £6.97 million in savings.
London junior lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills get pay boost
HSF hikes starting salaries in line with US trend, though trainee remuneration remains the same.
Facebook tackles fake news by buying Allen & Overy incubator startup
A product of Allen & Overy's incubator Fuse Bloomsbury AI is being bought by Facebook to tackle fake news