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Law Firm Branding: A Comprehensive Guide To Elevate Your Legal Practice

Here's the thing about law firm branding: like most aspects of impactful law firm marketing, it's part art, part science.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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IR Global

The Scope Of Title Protection In Cross-Media Use – The "Nie Wieder Keine Ahnung" Case

At the heart of the BGH's decision lies a conflict between two works bearing the identical title. The claimant, a public broadcasting institution, had secured title protection in 2009 for the title "Nie wieder keine Ahnung".

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Maucher Jenkins

Football Governance Act Becomes Law In Historic Moment For English Football

Following Royal Assent on 21 July 2025, the Football Governance Act ushers in the statutory regulation of men's elite football in England. The implementation of the Independent Football Regulator...

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Addleshaw Goddard

Media Supergrowers – AI, Adjacency, And Audience Expansion

In a media and entertainment landscape reshaped by digital disruption, ever-changing consumer tastes, and evolving business requirements, a select group of companies isn't just surviving...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

The Reel Cost: UK FCA Cracks Down On 'Finfluencers

United Kingdom Finance

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A&O Shearman

Is A Ban On Alcohol Advertising Really On The Table?

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Temu's Back On Top... But For How Long? 2025's Retail Growth Story

Worldwide Commercial

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AlixPartners

Should I Limit The Use Of Social Media During A Family Dispute? (4 June 2025)

United Kingdom Family

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

Reimagining Creativity: Virtual Talent, Tech And The New Age Of Storytelling

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Noel Anthony Clarke v Guardian News & Media Ltd (2025): The High Court Dismisses A Last-minute Request

United Kingdom Litigation

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Barnes Law

'Kicking' Things Off... Ofcom Launches New Investigations Under Online Safety Act

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

BBC Documentary Lays Bare The Damage Caused By Unchecked Behaviours

United Kingdom Employment

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Hunters

Retail Media Meets CTV: A New Growth Axis In A Tariff-pressured World

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

UK Government Lays Statement Of Strategic Priorities For Online Safety Before Parliament

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

In Conversation With Kevin Nash: The LCIA And The Future Of Institutional Arbitration (Podcast)

United Kingdom Litigation

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Upcoming Immigration Rule Changes From July 2025: What You Need To Know (25 June 2025)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

In Conversation… Geopolitical Disruption And The Future Of Work, What Does This Mean For Employers? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Corporate Finance Soundbite: Mergerspresso - Episode 15: Moving On Up… (Podcast)

United Kingdom Finance

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Addleshaw Goddard

The NHS And AI Scribes

United Kingdom Privacy

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Spencer West

Senior Executives And Founders: Managing Change And Protecting Your Position

As the demands on business leaders' performance and accountability grow, senior executives face a widening array of issues and stakeholders.

Worldwide Law Performance

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Withers LLP

Is The ASA On Ozempic?

The ASA has issued its Annual Report on its work in 2024. And it's very slim. Not that it was bloated before (we don't want to be rude about previous Annual Reports). In fact, it reflects two buzzwords from 2024...

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Is AI Going To Kill Real Music?

What do Elton John, Billie Eilish, Paul McCartney, Radiohead, Sting and Dua Lipa all have in common apart from great music? The answer is they have all objected to use of music for training...

Worldwide Technology

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Rouse

ASA Issues Report On Advertising Context And Concerns

The ASA recently commissioned research to help it better understand public concerns about advertising and inform its regulatory priorities.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Which Celebrities Have 'Strong Appeal' To The 'Yoof Of Today' And Why? New ASA Research May Provide Some Answers.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Internal Processes, If Not Effective, Can Really Affect Public Perception

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Hunters

Ofcom Publishes Consultation For PSB Commissioning Of Independent Productions

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

"That's Entertainment" With Phil Hughes: Thomas Walters, Co-Founder And CEO Of Billion Dollar Boy (Podcast)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Illegal Harms Assessments - Ofcom Launches Enforcement Programme

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

S4:E5 – The Curator Of Memories: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Rhiannon Hiles (Video)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Square One

Are You Not Offended? No, Me Neither.

United Kingdom Media & IT

LS

Lewis Silkin

Global Talent Film & TV Visa Or Tier 5 Creative Visa?

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Global Consumers Plan To Spend Less In 2025; Focus On Higher Grocery Prices To Limit Discretionary Spending - AlixPartners 2025 Consumer Outlook

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

Top Tips: Handling Negative Press

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Devonshires

Are You Not Offended? No, Me Neither.

The ASA upheld complaints about Wahed Invest's ads featuring burning banknotes, citing potential cultural offence, despite TfL and CAP Copy Advice approval. The decision highlights challenges in balancing regulatory skepticism, ad context, and evidence-based judgments.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Global Talent Film & TV Visa Or Tier 5 Creative Visa?

The Global Talent Film & TV Visa allows industry professionals recognized as leaders in their field to work flexibly in the UK, offering a pathway to settlement. It differs from the Tier 5 Creative Worker Visa, which is short-term and sponsor-dependent.

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

Global Consumers Plan To Spend Less In 2025; Focus On Higher Grocery Prices To Limit Discretionary Spending - AlixPartners 2025 Consumer Outlook

More than 75% of consumers globally expect lower or flat personal spending in 2025 – 31% expect to spend less, 47% aim for flat spending

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

Top Tips: Handling Negative Press

It is easy to think of recent examples of people/organisations handling negative press poorly, in a way that has served only to worsen the situation; here are my top tips to try and avoid that.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Devonshires

Spending, Disrupted: AlixPartners' 2025 Global Consumer Outlook

Worldwide Consumer

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AlixPartners

New Ofcom Rules Set To Bring Changes To Social Media

The U.K. is introducing regulations to allow multi-employer Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension plans, offering pooled investment advantages and predictable contributions for employers. Employers can tailor benefits within a collective plan, with new roles and actuarial tests for sustainability. The consultation closes on November 19, 2024, with legislation expected in 2025. Employers should monitor these developments and assess potential participation.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Johnson Law Group

Privacy Or Publication? Walker v Goodman

The Walker v Goodman case underscores the challenge of balancing privacy and publicity in high-profile family law matters. Despite usual confidentiality in financial remedy proceedings, the court allowed full disclosure, reflecting the impact of media exposure on legal outcomes.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Withers LLP

Fan Bases In Sport Are Evolving, And New Ways Of Interaction And Engagement Are Needed

The sports industry is evolving rapidly, driven by Gen Z's preference for digital engagement and immersive experiences. To retain fans, teams must adopt multichannel strategies, blending physical and digital interactions.

United Kingdom Media & IT

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AlixPartners

FinReg Update: FCA Cracks Down On Finfluencers

The UK FCA is targeting unregulated 'finfluencers' promoting financial products on social media without authorization. These influencers may face criminal charges for advising or promoting investments, especially targeting vulnerable young audiences, including cryptocurrency promotions.

United Kingdom Finance

MC

Memery Crystal

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Talent Agreements

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Top Tips On Managing (Mis) Use Of Social Media In The Workplace

United Kingdom Employment

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Devonshires

More Than Just A Game? Crypto-Powered Fantasy Football Platform Sorare Faces Legal Battle Over Alleged Unlicensed Gambling In The UK

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Macfarlanes LLP

Swinging For Success: The Hundred's Private Investment Game Plan

Worldwide Media & IT

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Ankura Consulting Group LLC

Global Talent: Arts Council Endorsements

Worldwide Media & IT

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Carter Thomas

"If You Can't Say Something Nice Don't Say Nothing At All" (Or At Least Don't Say It On WhatsApp)

United Kingdom Employment

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Kuits Solicitors

Gambling Comparative Guide

United Kingdom Media & IT

MC

Memery Crystal

Partner Simon Goldberg Discusses The Post Office Scandal In Sky News Interview (Video)

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Simons Muirhead & Burton

A Lesson In Part 36 Offers From Hugh Grant

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Ellisons Legal

Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Online Safety Act Navigation For The Video Games Industry

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Lewis Silkin

Finding The Right Pay Mix In UK's Tech, Media And Gaming Sector

United Kingdom Media & IT

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WTW

Not All Free Speech Is Created Equal – Court Upholds Restrictions On Propaganda Disseminated Through Social Media

United Kingdom Media & IT

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

New UK Creative Industry Tax Reliefs

United Kingdom Tax

MC

Marks & Clerk

AI Will Revolutionize The Operational And Competitive Landscape—but Companies Must Take A Deliberate Approach

United Kingdom Technology

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AlixPartners

Thoughts On Post Office Scandal - Part 1

United Kingdom Media & IT

SM

Simons Muirhead & Burton

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S4:E5 – The Curator Of Memories: 'Fear Less, Do More' With Rhiannon Hiles (Video)

SO

Square One

Partner Simon Goldberg Discusses The Post Office Scandal In Sky News Interview (Video)

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Simons Muirhead & Burton

Media And Reputation: What Does A Media Lawyer Do And How Can They Help? (Video)

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Withers LLP

Digital Transformation And The Digital Consumer (Video)

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Dentons

Drones: High-Profile And Niche (Video Content)

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Deloitte

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