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Legal 500 and Chambers UK list Simkins as leaders in their fields
Simkins has again been recognised as one of the leading firms in a number of sectors in the recently released Legal 500 and Chambers UK legal directories. Legal 500 continues to rank Simkins LLP in band 1 in the Media & Entertainment sector, praising the group for the “very good,…November 4, 2020 -
The furlough scheme is extended until December
On 31 October 2020 the Government announced that a new “lockdown” will begin from 12:01am on Thursday 5 November 2020 and continue until (at least) Wednesday 2 December 2020. Subject to Parliament’s approval, the Government intends to close almost all hospitality venues, including pubs and restaurants (although they can remain…November 3, 2020 -
Reputation Update: Johnny Depp loses libel claim against The Sun
Depp v News Group Newspapers Ltd & Anor [2020] EWHC 2911 (QB) The hotly anticipated Judgment in the case between Johnny Depp and The Sun was handed down in the High Court today. Amber Heard, Mr Depp’s ex-wife, was The Sun’s key witness. The main article which was the subject…November 2, 2020 -
Film and TV Briefing: Friday 30 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 Channel 5 wins Broadcast’s ‘Channel of the…October 30, 2020 -
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