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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 16 April 2021
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news Friends reunion: filming of special one-off…April 16, 2021 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 9 April 2021
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news The winners at the 27th SAG…April 9, 2021 -
Film and TV Briefing: Thursday 1 April 2021
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news Curzon considers vaccine only and no…April 1, 2021 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 26 March 2021
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news Mastermind gets a new host (BBC)…March 26, 2021 -
We are recruiting: Music Associate, 2+ PQE
Simkins LLP is currently looking to recruit an Associate for its Music Group. We are looking for candidates with some experience in the music business, with the ambition to bolster their knowledge-base and reputation, and the drive to build their own practice. Candidates are likely to have at least 2…March 25, 2021 -
Employment and disputes update: No return to the courtroom for now
It has been a year since the UK court systems moved to remote hearings following the coronavirus pandemic in the UK. Whilst remote hearings have been a success in reducing further delays to cases, there have been issues relating to connectivity, sharing documentation and the disparity in people’s access to…March 19, 2021 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 19 March 2021
Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week. If you are looking for advice in relation to any of the issues mentioned, please do not hesitate to get in touch. In the news All the 2021 Oscar nominations (BFI)…March 19, 2021 -
Meghan Markle wins privacy and copyright claims against Associated Newspapers
Case analysis: HRH The Duchess of Sussex v Associated Newspapers Limited In a significant victory for the Duchess of Sussex, the High Court has granted summary judgment, ruling that she had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the contents of a private letter that she wrote to her father, and it…March 18, 2021 -
ASA review of rules prohibiting gender stereotyping in advertising
The Advertising Standards Agency has recently concluded a 12-month review into whether the rules introduced in 2019 are meeting their objective of preventing harmful gender stereotypes. The review focused mainly on relevant ASA rulings and the application of its own guidance. Recap of the guidance The gender stereotype rules state…March 16, 2021 -
Property Briefing – Further extension to the ban on tenant evictions – who does it apply to?
After speculation about possible sector-specific extensions, the government has announced the following this week: Ban on evictions of commercial tenants for non-payment of rent extended to 30 June The government has stopped short of limiting the extension to the sectors worst hit by the pandemic, such as retail. All businesses…March 12, 2021