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Web scraping and the illegal appropriation of copyrighted works is a difficult nut to crack. In this week’s NLJ, Paul Schwartfeger, barrister, 36 Stone, looks at the applicable law, including caselaw on the topic and the ongoing Getty case

Don’t cry! Ciara Cullen, Joshy Thomas & Emma Dunnill peel back the many layers of content scraping & copyright

The mix of artificial intelligence (AI) and copyright is a legally complex, hotly debated and rapidly evolving area of practice. In this week’s NLJ, Ciara Cullen, Joshy Thomas and Emma Dunnill, RPC, discuss the multi-faceted issues involved and what may happen next.

Like the elephant in the famous parable, trade mark dilution isn’t easily determined, writes Mark Engelman

How close is too close? Intellectual property barrister Professor Mark Engelman, 4-5 Gray’s Inn, considers the concept of trade mark dilution, in this week’s NLJ.

No hiding for claimants; leasehold qualifier gone; Ogden Obliges; the world of ETs; cloudy lemon cider.

There is an urgent need for clarity regarding the UK’s laws on the use of copyrighted material protection by artificial intelligence (AI) technology, writes Emma Kennaugh-Gallacher, senior professional support lawyer at Mewburn Ellis, in this week’s NLJ.

How should copyright laws function in the context of artificial intelligence? Emma Kennaugh-Gallacher highlights the urgent need for clarity in the UK’s approach

Thatchers Cider has won its trademark infringement appeal against supermarket Aldi after the supermarket introduced a cheaper version of the popular drink

The Supreme Court has clarified the role of ‘bad faith’ in invalidating trademarks, in a dispute between a broadcaster and IT company over the word ‘Sky’.

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NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Kate Gaskell, CEO of Flex Legal, reflects on chasing her childhood dreams underscores the importance of welcoming those from all backgrounds into the profession

Dorsey & Whitney—Jonathan Christy

Dispute resolution team welcomes associate in London

Winckworth Sherwood—Kevin McManamon

Special education needs and mental capacity expert joins as partner

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Human rights concerns for patients, prisoners & immigration detainees

Overcrowded prisons, mental health hospitals and immigration centres are failing to meet international and domestic human rights standards, the National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) has warned

Licensing fast-track for conveyancing & probate professionals

Two speedier and more streamlined qualification routes have been launched for probate and conveyancing professionals

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Workplace stress was a contributing factor in almost one in eight cases before the employment tribunal last year, indicating its endemic grip on the UK workplace

NLJ this week: Cross-UK precedent, umbrella companies & whistleblowing liability

In NLJ this week, Ian Smith, emeritus professor at UEA, explores major developments in employment law from the Supreme Court and appellate courts

NLJ this week: Assignment of arbitral award enforcement blocked

Writing in NLJ this week, Kamran Rehman and Harriet Campbell of Penningtons Manches Cooper examine Operafund Eco-Invest SICAV plc v Spain, where the Commercial Court held that ICSID and Energy Charter Treaty awards cannot be assigned

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Intellectual property

MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ Career Profile: Kate Gaskell, Flex Legal

Dorsey & Whitney—Jonathan Christy

Winckworth Sherwood—Kevin McManamon