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Paddington Bear franchise takes action over unofficial merchandise

October 14, 2025

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Bad faith and trade marks: the UK IPO acts on SkyKick

October 13, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 10 October 2025

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Managing IP's 'IP stars of 2025'

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Simkins ranked in IP Stars 2025

October 6, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 3 October 2025

October 3, 2025

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The impact of the “Tech Prosperity Deal” on AI, copyright and the arts

October 2, 2025

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Judicial cuts to financial remedies work: a blow to families seeking justice

October 1, 2025

The Legal 500 2026

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Simkins highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2026

October 1, 2025

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The right to a fair trial collides with freedom of expression: a very American problem

September 29, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 26 September 2025

September 26, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 19 September 2025

September 19, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 12 September 2025

September 12, 2025

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Nick Eziefula interviewed on the Jeremy Vine show about copyright infringement on social media

September 12, 2025

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Wine merchants liable for copyright infringement and passing-off over label artwork

September 11, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 5 September 2025

September 5, 2025

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Premium sports broadcasting: boosting sport or driving piracy?

September 4, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 29 August 2025

August 29, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 22 August 2025

August 22, 2025

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Reminder – The new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence is on its way

August 20, 2025

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From cookies to complaints: compliance and enforcement under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025

August 19, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 15 August 2025

August 15, 2025

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The ECCTA 2023 – Get ready for identity verification and corporate director restrictions

August 15, 2025

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Crystal Palace lose legal challenge over multi-club ownership

August 12, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 8 August 2025

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Coercive Control and the Hidden Face of Male Victimhood

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 August 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 25 July 2025

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Pub in breach of privacy, confidence and data laws over oral disclosure of contact details

Simkins ranked highly in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025.

Simkins ranked highly in Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 18 July 2025

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Crystal Palace escalate legal battle over Europa League exclusion

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Disney+ and ITV sign groundbreaking content swap deal

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 11 July 2025

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Behind closed doors: economic abuse, undue influence and the family courts

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 4 July 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 27 June 2025

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Simkins' Family team ranks highly in Spear's 2025 Family Lawyers Index

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The DMCCA 2024 and fake reviews

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 20 June 2025

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: June 2025

Delay to implementation of new restrictions on advertising “less healthy” food and drinks

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 13 June 2025

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Justin Baldoni's $400m countersuit dismissed in ongoing legal dispute

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Daily Mail publisher wins High Court data protection battle

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 6 June 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 30 May 2025

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Divorce and dishonest disclosure: an all-too-common occurrence

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Misendeavor – no strike-out of booking agency’s claim for post-term gig commission

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Celebrity lawsuits and the court of public opinion: high risk, high reward?

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The Telegraph to be sold to RedBird Capital Partners

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 23 May 2025

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Paddy Gardiner, Jim Dennis, and Tom Iverson recognised in World Intellectual Property Review Leaders 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 16 May 2025

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Simkins advises leading dental group on Harley Street deal

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Judges writing to children in Family proceedings

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Transgender Updates: May 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 9 May 2025

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Donald Trump proposes '100% tariff' on non-US films

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 2 May 2025

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: May 2025

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CP v M & Ors - Prioritising the wishes and feelings of children in Family cases

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 25 April 2025

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Simkins LLP advises landlord property investment company on commercial 25-year letting

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Billboard names seven Simkins partners in its 2025 Top Music Lawyers List

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Film and TV Briefing: Thursday 17 April 2025

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Supreme Court rules on the definition of 'woman'

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The Working Group on Parentage/Surrogacy – a new way to navigate international surrogacy agreements?

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 11 April 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 4 April 2025

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The application process for Simkins’ training contracts for September 2027 is closing soon!

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Simkins appoints three new Partners

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 28 March 2025

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Intellectual property

Dressing down for Glow Up copyright claim

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Tackling the new Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence: What the Sport Industry Needs to Know

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 21 March 2025

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Missing in action – journalist pays for failure to file defence in "Sex for Grades" libel case

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Commonhold White Paper: property ownership transformed

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Simkins advises leading software company on new landmark office premises

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 14 March 2025

Best collaboration award: Recomme x Oliver Spencer

Simkins client Recomme awarded 'Best Collaboration' at the People, Planet & Purpose Awards

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High Court ruling in The 1975's favour: band members not personally liable for Good Vibes Festival controversy

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 7 March 2025

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Further consultation launched on advertising restrictions for “less healthy” food and drink

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: March 2025

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Omni-Shambles – TV format claim fails against Baby Cow

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 28 February 2025

February 28, 2025

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How employers can reduce the risk of workplace 'banter' becoming bullying or harassment

February 27, 2025

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'Grief Tech' in marketing: Black Mirror or golden opportunity?

February 24, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 21 February 2025

February 21, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 14 February 2025

February 14, 2025

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Not like the movies: why Hollywood couples don't work out

February 11, 2025

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Transgender Updates: February 2025

February 10, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 7 February 2025

February 7, 2025

The Royal Courts of Justice.

How the Sara Sharif decision aligns transparency in the Family Courts with the wider justice system

February 7, 2025

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Four Simkins lawyers ranked in Spear's Reputation Lawyers Index 2025

February 5, 2025

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Entertainment Technology Briefing: February 2025

February 4, 2025

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Protect your information - Companies House changes

February 4, 2025

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Deborah Jeff interviewed on BBC News at Ten about the naming of the judges involved in the Sara Sharif proceedings

February 3, 2025

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 31 January 2025

January 31, 2025

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