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20 September 2023

Charity Commission publishes new guidance on use of social media

The Charity Commission has published new guidance to help charities navigate the risks of using social media, which will be of relevance to all charities with an online presence. The guidance acknowledges that charities can engage in emotive topics online…

19 September 2023

Houses of Parliament sign off the Online Safety Bill

The long awaited Online Safety Bill has been signed off by both Houses of Parliament. The Bill has had a difficult road littered with bolt-ons, amendments and U-turns, and at this point it has already outlived four British Prime Ministers.…

18 September 2023

How brands can adopt generative AI and avoid disputes

Managing associate Lizzie Williams has written an article for The Fashion Law on "how brands can adopt generative AI and avoid disputes". The article sets out important points for brands to consider when integrating AI into their business which are…

17 September 2023

MPs’ report on AI and creative technology

On 30 August 2023, the House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee (Committee) published a Report on artificial intelligence and creative technology, entitled: Connected tech: AI and creative technology (Report). The Report will be of particular interest to rights holders, their…

14 September 2023

THREE ASPECTS TO CONSIDER AS A MUSIC RIGHTS HOLDER TO ROCK THE METAVERSE(S)

Artists and music rights holders are increasingly turning to the metaverse(s) as a means to reach a wider, global fan base and explore new revenue streams, whether by curating concerts like Lil Nas’s performance in Roblox which attracted 33 million…

07 September 2023

Trading through a Limited Company: Tax Considerations for Creatives

Many creatives have corporate entities through which they conduct the business of selling or licensing their intellectual property (IP). Whilst there are a myriad of benefits to setting up a limited company, they may not always be necessary and beneficial.…

04 September 2023

Privacy and probate

Andrew Reay, probate manager at Harbottle & Lewis LLP, explains to a Financial Times reader how they can maintain a degree of privacy, as regards their testamentary wishes, on their death. Andrew first considers the rarely-exercised power of the…

10 August 2023

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee’s recommendations on monitoring employees

On 7 August 2023, the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, who scrutinise the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), published its report titled "Connected tech: smart or sinister?" This report delves into the potential advantages and drawbacks of employing…

09 August 2023

PSNI and Electoral Commission breaches show no one is immune from the worst case scenario

Two major data breaches have made front page and headline news this week, highlighting the risks to companies and bodies dealing in large amounts of sensitive data. The PSNI data breach is reported on here and the electoral commission breach…

20 July 2023

The new Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit: Draft Finance Bill

On Tuesday 18 July, the UK government published draft legislation for potential inclusion in the next Finance Bill. Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Victoria Atkins, explained that the draft legislation has been published to allow for technical consultation and to…