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Need to Know
Our weekly summary of some of the key legal developments affecting the media industry 4 to 10 May 2012.
Digital Entertainment Summit 2012
Following our fifth Digital Entertainment Summit held on Tuesday 24 April 2012 the full survey report is now available.
Earwiggin
Our summary of the key employment law issues affecting the media industry – March 2012
Dig-e-Com: New European Data Privacy Framework
As the IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index for January 2012 has shown, e-Retail continues to grow apace.
Dig-e-Com: There’s no escaping the CAP Code
Retailers must not overlook the regulations that govern online content.
Dig-e-Com
Our monthly look at issues affecting the e/m and digital commerce world. As more retailers use VOD to enhance the customer experience, we take a look at the role of the regulator - ATVOD.
Wiggin responds to consultation on the draft defamation bill
The joint committee of both Houses of Parliament set up to examine the draft Defamation Bill invited written submissions to assist it in its scrutiny of the draft Bill.
Defamation Bill Published
The Bill (available here) contains some good proposals, including the single publication rule (so web archives won't keep the claim alive indefinitely) and a new privilege for peer-reviewed articles in scientific and academic journals. However with the removal of juries, the determination of whether something was in the public interest and had a defamatory meaning will now be the sole preserve of judges.
New UK cookie guide published ahead of next month’s deadline
The drive to increase awareness of how to manage cookies has gained momentum with new guidance released by the ICC.
Landmark decision on responsible journalism defence
The Supreme Court has ruled on the Reynold's Defence and unanimously handed victory to Times Newspapers Ltd.
A new wind blows in from Strasbourg and the press breathes a sigh of relief
The European Court of Human Rights handed down two judgments yesterday in cases brought against Germany.
UK Enterprise Investment Schemes in the Media Sector
EIS is a UK Government scheme that provides tax reliefs for investors who subscribe for shares in smaller unquoted trading companies.
The first ATVOD appeal decision
In February 2011 ATVOD determined that the ‘Sun Video’ section of The Sun website was an on-demand programme service (ODPS) and should have been notified to and regulated by ATOVD as such.
Data Privacy: New Year New Blueprint
If your organisation hasn’t resolved to push data privacy up the agenda in 2012 it could be in for an unwelcome surprise.
Twitter: "tweet-tweet" your way to a Libel claim
Twitter is all around us. As of today, journalists and legal commentators no longer have to make an application for permission to tweet from court.
The Draft Finance Bill 2012
The draft Finance Bill 2012 published on 6 December 2011 provided further details of the Government’s new tax relief scheme for small start-ups, and certain changes – some good, some bad – to the EIS legislation.
A new dawn for website owners – liability in defamation for blogs and posts
Finally, good news for website owners.
Judgment establishes model for cost effective rights protection online
On 26 October 2011 the High Court handed down the first order made pursuant to section 97A of the Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988, establishing the modalities of site-blocking in the UK.
Unpaid interns and volunteers in the media sector – too good to be true?
Media employers are facing unexpected liabilities in respect of unpaid interns and volunteers.
High Court judgment today brings good news for content owners in the fight against online piracy
Following today’s ground-breaking judgment, ISPs can be required to prevent or impede subscriber access to websites that are focused on infringing copyright.
Brand Owners’ Rights Strengthened by CJEU in eBay Ruling
In a trade mark dispute between eBay and L’Oréal, the Court of Justice of the EU (“CJEU”) ruled yesterday on questions referred by our High Court.
The Digital Economy Act : Judicial Review
The copyright protection provisions of DEA are lawful and proportionate.
The Hargreaves Review
The Hargreaves Review was tasked to consider whether the current intellectual property framework is sufficient to promote innovation and growth in the UK economy.
The EU Cookies Directive is here. Almost
The Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) (Amendment) Regulations 2011 come into force today, but with breathing space.
Super-injunctions and Privacy Law
On 20 May 2011 the Master of the Rolls, Lord Neuberger, and the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Judge presented the findings of the Committee on “Super Injunctions, Anonymised Injunctions and Open Justice”.
The Future of Digital Entertainment
Article written by David Deakin, Consultant. This was first published in New Media Age - 26 April 2012.
What SOPA would really mean
Article written by Simon Baggs, Partner. This was first published in New Media Age – 30 January 2012.
2012: the year to be Smart
Article written by Sarah MacDonald, Solicitor. This was first published in the IMRG eRetail Industy Report 2011.
Sale of Liverpool Football Club
Article written by Ciaran Hickey, Solicitor, explaining how the sale of one of England's most famous football clubs ended up in court.
EU ENISA concerned over new types of cookies
Article written by Phil Gorski for the World Data Protection Report.
