Legal Updates - Page 14
Creating safe spaces for neurodivergence in the workplace
Companies need to think differently about how they can support employees with autism and ADHD, writes Express Solicitors partner Damian Bradley
Advertising and marketing in China: issues for luxury brands to watch in 2023
From celebrity endorsements to cultural references, the landscape for luxury brands in China is changing, explain DLA Piper Hong Kong lawyers Edward Chatterton and Jane Li
Countdown begins as Germany ratifies Unified Patent Court agreement
Biggest development in European IP law for decades will see new court open on 1 June
EU Court of Justice's Louboutin decision guides luxury brands on online infringement
Freeths partner Martin Noble looks at where the court has drawn the line between trademark owners and online marketplaces
Greenwashing: scrutinising eco-friendly imagery, labels and claims
Cyril Abrol and Radha Khera discuss the legal framework in India for making misleading sustainability claims
EU VAT in the digital age
A wave of major tax and legal implications are coming for luxury businesses operating in the European Union, writes Andy van Esdonk
The perils of the DoJ's new corporate self-reporting guidance
Greater incentives are now available for businesses which report wrongdoing in the US, write Anoushka Warlow and Suzanne Gallagher. But at what price for the individuals? And should the UK's SFO follow suit?
Hermès victorious in battle with NFT digital artist
French luxury house, represented by BakerHostetler, wins pivotal case that tests the scope of trademark protection in the digital age
Samsung agrees to pay $150m to Nanoco following patent dispute
Kirkland and Mintz Levin among advisers as ‘no fault’ settlement reached in wrangle over patents relating to the production of QLED televisions
'An unnecessary battleground' - senior judge speaks out on new disclosure rules
Sir Julian Flaux has sent a strong message that parties and their legal advisers must make a real effort to cooperate on disclosure, writes Natalie Osafo
Responsible fashion marketing or misleading greenwashing?
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny, brands need not fear sustainability marketing so long as it is unambiguous and rooted in fact, writes Hilma-Karoliina Markkanen
Natasha Harrison: 'My top five international disputes trends to watch out for in 2023'
A 'perfect storm' for insolvency disputes and an uptick in securities litigation are among the trends we can expect to see in the coming year, says Pallas Partners' founder and managing partner
Empathetic leadership is key to understanding menopause in the workplace
Employers, business leaders and managers must be proactive in understanding the realities of the menopause and providing appropriate support, writes Kelly Thomson
Slapps: beyond the slogans
Reforms aimed to curb strategic lawsuits against public participation could easily create more problems than they resolve, argues Jon Oakley
The implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area evens out Africa’s trade landscape
The AfCFTA can be a catalyst in the promotion of trade in Africa, argues Abraham Abia, managing director of Clarence Abogados & Asociados