The Duchess of Sussex wins copyright claim against the Mail on Sunday
The High Court held that Meghan Markle is the sole copyright owner of the letter which she sent to her father after her wedding to Prince Harry. Background In February of this year, Meghan Markle had won most of her claim for misuse of private informat …
What is a Shareholders Agreement and do I need one?
As a corporate lawyer a fundamental aspect of the work that I undertake on behalf of our clients is the acquisition of shares in a company. Having carefully structured the requisite documentation providing for a successful purchase, the work does not e …
Choosing a solicitor for future planning? Choose a STEP member
Photo by Alex Green from Pexels When choosing a solicitor to advise on your future planning, it’s important that the solicitor you choose has extensive knowledge, qualifications and experience. STEP is a worldwide professional association comprising of …
Leaving digital assets in your Will
Photo by Moose Photos from Pexels When we think about making a Will, very few of us realise digital assets can be included, let alone consider including them. Much of the law governing Wills dates back to the Wills Act, which was passed in 1837, so it’ …
Colin vs Cuthbert – trade mark infringement
Marks and Spencer (“M&S”) have commenced legal action against Aldi, arguing that Aldi’s Cuthbert the Caterpillar cake infringes the trade mark of its Colin the Caterpillar cake. Background M&S first launched Colin the Caterpillar in 1990 and th …
Are your retention of title provisions effective?
Photo by Sora Shimazaki from Pexels Retention of title clauses are found in most contracts for the sale of goods. The concept of retention of title is a simple one whereby the supplier of goods seeks to protect itself against non-payment by retaining …
Why is it important to make a Will?
Photo by Kampus Production from Pexels What happens if you do not make a Will? If you decide to not make a Will, the rules set out by government, known as the rules of intestacy, determine how your assets will be dealt with – regardless of any wishes y …
Unmarried Couple Separation: TOLATA Claim
When separation occurs between unmarried couples, they do not have the same rights as a spouse. Unmarried couples cannot make claims against pensions, income, or larger financial provision based on needs and spousal maintenance. However, they can make …
Kate Garraway & the legal protection we should all have in place: Lasting Powers of Attorney
Kate Garraway’s heart-breaking story of her husband Derek’s year-long battle with Covid has been made even more complicated by the lack of legal protection she and Derek had in place. Kate was unable to access funds to manage her husband’s care or refi …
Working towards safety – Workers to benefit from the same Health and Safety ‘detriment’ protection as Employees
Employees are protected from being unfairly treated or dismissed as a result of them raising reasonable issues regarding the safety of the workplace. The aim behind this protection is to encourage employees to be able to raise any relevant health and s …
