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Significant changes to the Government’s Job Support Scheme announced
On Thursday 22 October, the Government announced significant changes to the Job Support Scheme (the “JSS”). We published information about the JSS as it was when first announced in an earlier article on 25 September 2020. See: The JSS, as originally envisaged, was considerably less generous than the Coronavirus Job…October 26, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 23 October 2020
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 China now home to world’s…October 22, 2020 -
DCMS Committee launches inquiry into the economics of music streaming
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee has announced that it will be analysing the business models used by streaming platforms, and the effects that those can have on artists and, in particular, emerging artists. The Committee’s announcement reports that music streaming now accounts for more than half of the revenue…October 21, 2020 -
BMG plan to remove “controlled composition” reductions in new record contracts
BMG has announced that it will remove deductions, reductions and caps from its “controlled composition” clauses in its new record contracts with immediate effect, and it will aim to remove those from its catalogue contracts altogether over the next year. A recording artist often writes or co‑writes the songs that…October 21, 2020 -
Government formally launches its Film & TV Production Restart Scheme
Following publication of its draft rules in September 2020, the Government has today formally launched its Film & TV Production Restart Scheme (Scheme) after receiving state aid approval. The Scheme aims to support the film and television industry in the UK, by making compensation available to eligible film and television…October 16, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 16 October 2020
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 Cinemas express outrage at decision…October 16, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 9 October 2020
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 Cineworld confirms plans to close…October 9, 2020 -
Schrems II – what next for data transfers?
The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the “Schrems II” case[1] saw the demise of the US-EU Privacy Shield on 16 July 2020. The CJEU held that the Privacy Shield did not offer sufficient protection to EU citizens and so was, with immediate effect, an unlawful basis…October 8, 2020 -
Simkins – Virtual Diversity Law Fairs
Simkins are delighted to be working with Aspiring Solicitors as part of our drive to increase diversity in the legal industry. Please click here for more information regarding our attendance at the Virtual Diversity Law Fairs – Autumn 2020. Simkins LLPOctober 6, 2020 -
Simkins Advises Phrased Differently on Budde Music Investment
Simkins LLP, advised boutique music publisher, Phrased Differently Limited, on its investment from German music firm, Budde Music. Read the full story, along with exclusive interviews with Hiten Bharadia and Benjamin Budde, in Music Week. The Simkins team was led by Giao Pacey. Giao Pacey commented that: “It is an…October 2, 2020