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New maternity leave protections: addressing gaps in the legal system

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 22 March 2024

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UK recorded music industry's trade association launches first legal action over deepfakes

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Text-to-video AI models – mitigating disruption in the film and TV industry

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A crude case of qualified privilege – oil minister fails to extract libel defence

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 15 March 2024

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ASA release revised ruling on the FKA Twigs Calvin Klein adverts

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Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Deborah Jeff

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 8 March 2024

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Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Susan Thompson

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Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Caroline Copeland

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Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill 2024: The Provisions and Problems

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Celebrating International Women’s Day, 2024 – Spotlight on Victoria Willson

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Financial services staff may soon need to disclose social media profiles

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Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Giao Pacey

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The new SLAPP bill overreaches and may harm ordinary people

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The Willy Wonka experience - AI-generated false advertising

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Measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act come into force

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Ministry of Justice proposes fees for employment tribunal claims

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 March 2024

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Government backs (seriously flawed) bill to curb SLAPPs

February 29, 2024

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Consultation on extending rights in sound recordings and performances to foreign nationals

February 29, 2024

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Laurence Fox “paedophile” tweets ruled libellous, but “racist” counterclaim dismissed

February 28, 2024

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The SLAPP Bill's unintended consequences

February 26, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 23 February 2024

February 23, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 16 February 2024

February 16, 2024

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RuneScape developer Jagex acquired by private equity company CVC

February 12, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 9 February 2024

February 9, 2024

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Four Simkins lawyers ranked in Spear's Reputation Lawyers Index 2024

February 7, 2024

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Talent Agency Agreements - key provisions for Talent and Agencies

February 5, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 2 February 2024

February 2, 2024

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A Family Law Forecast for 2024

January 31, 2024

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Family court transparency pilot extended across England & Wales

January 29, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 26 January 2024

January 26, 2024

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Simkins ranked in Law.com's Private Client Global Elite

January 26, 2024

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Plan involving mandatory mediation for separating couples to be scrapped

January 25, 2024

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Supreme Court rules that Deliveroo riders are not employees

January 19, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 19 January 2024

January 19, 2024

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The fine line between 'harmless' banter and harassment in the workplace

January 18, 2024

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The New York Times/OpenAI lawsuit: fair use or copyright abuse?

January 16, 2024

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Fan-fiction writer infringed copyright in Lord of the Rings

January 15, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 12 January 2024

January 12, 2024

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Putting the brakes on the AI gravy train? - The NY Times’ suit against OpenAI and ChatGPT

January 12, 2024

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Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against MGN Ltd (Dyson v MGN Ltd)

January 9, 2024

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 5 January 2024

January 5, 2024

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ASA begins monitoring green disposal claims

January 4, 2024

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Workplace relationships policy: prudent or overkill?

December 18, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 15 December 2023

December 15, 2023

Simkins Christmas Jumper Day 2023

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Simkins supports multiple charities through festive fundraising activities

December 13, 2023

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ASA publish update on digitally altered images as part of their review on body image in advertising

December 12, 2023

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False rape allegations on social media result in substantial damages

December 11, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 8 December 2023

December 8, 2023

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Brand & content protection

Brand & content protection

The impact of the Online Safety Act on content producers

December 6, 2023

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CJEU scrutinises Facebook’s use of personal data for behavioural advertising

December 5, 2023

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Guardian Media Group signs film and TV deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment

December 4, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 December 2023

December 1, 2023

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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 receives Royal Assent

November 30, 2023

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Talent & influencers

To influence or not to influence - key provisions to keep an eye out in an influencer agreement

November 27, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 24 November 2023

November 24, 2023

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Partner Gideon Benaim wins Lawyer of the Year (Reputation) at the Spear's Awards 2023

November 23, 2023

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Censorship of drill music by the Met

November 20, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 17 November 2023

November 17, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 10 November 2023

November 10, 2023

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King Charles III confirmed the government's proposals for reforms to the housing and rental market in 2024

November 10, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 3 November 2023

November 3, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 27 October 2023

October 27, 2023

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Bridging the gap: the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework

October 25, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 20 October 2023

October 20, 2023

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Simkins ranked as a Top Firm in the Chambers UK 2024 guide

October 19, 2023

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Bridging the gap: the new Data Privacy Framework for EU-US international data transfers

October 18, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 13 October 2023

October 13, 2023

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Dyson hoovers up on appeal against Channel 4 and ITN

October 10, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 6 October 2023

October 6, 2023

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Simkins highly ranked in The Legal 500 UK 2024

October 4, 2023

Our September 2026 training contract application process is now open!

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Our application process for Simkins’ training contracts (September 2026) is now open!

October 2, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 29 September 2023

September 29, 2023

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British actress Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas to return their two daughters to England

September 22, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 22 September 2023

September 22, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 15 September 2023

September 15, 2023

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ASA issues a reminder that the CAP Code applies to AI-generated content

September 12, 2023

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Expanding the role of the Registrar

September 11, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 8 September 2023

September 8, 2023

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Proposed introduction of discrepancy reporting requirements for all businesses

September 5, 2023

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Reviving Prince Andrew's reputation - a long climb ahead

September 4, 2023

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The legal perils of training generative AI

September 4, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 September 2023

September 1, 2023

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Law commission to review how finances are shared on divorce

August 30, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 25 August 2023

August 25, 2023

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BBC restrained from naming celebrity accused of sexual misconduct

August 24, 2023

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Court axes Drax reading of cap – interpreting limitations of liability

August 23, 2023

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BBC presenter Chris Packham awarded £90,000 in libel damages

August 22, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 18 August 2023

August 18, 2023

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Kevin Spacey's acquittal and the reputational fallout

August 18, 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 11 August 2023

August 11, 2023

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Partner Gideon Benaim shortlisted for the 2023 Spear's Awards

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 4 August 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 28 July 2023

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 21 July 2023

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Success for Simkins' Reputation team in Chambers High Net Worth 2023

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Further advertising restrictions for HFSS foods on the horizon

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