Author Archives: Darren Butt

Regulators respond to government’s ‘pro-innovation approach to AI regulation’

Introduction The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in almost every area of our lives has grown exponentially in recent times. While such technology has the potential to deliver very significant benefits, it is also increasingly clear that there are …

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Lawyers react as FCA promises ‘prompt action’ over politically exposed persons review

Nigel Brahams, Partner and Head of Financial Services has been quoted in International Investment following the launch of the politically exposed persons review leading to the FCA’s promise of ‘prompt action’. Nigel commented: “The FATF Guidance includes the wording: “These …

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Does UK Copyright law provide adequate protection to creators of Generative AI artworks?

Copyright is a property right which recognises an author’s creativity and originality. It arises automatically on the creation of an original work – one which “expresses” the “intellectual creation of an author”. Copyright subsists in a variety of original works, …

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Employers: Are you ready for the changing Right to Work checks from 1 October?

Navigating ‘Right to Work’ checks has long been a key component of employers’ obligations when onboarding new employees. These checks must be conducted before an individual starts work and any offer of employment should be conditional upon the Right to …

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Lawyers welcome plans to boost arbitration laws to secure London’s status as leading disputes hub

The article stated that lawyers have welcomed the Law Commission’s plans to amend the Arbitration Act 1996 with a view to strengthening the UK’s position as a “leading destination” for commercial disputes. The Law Commission’s plans aim to boost the …

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Collyer Bristow strengthens international offering with Immigration hire

Charles’ immigration work spans private client and corporate immigration, providing support to high-net-worth individuals and their families (and family offices) wishing to relocate; to international entrepreneurs and investors; and to both UK companies wishing to employ foreign nationals (recruiting from …

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Flexible working – Is the office 9-5 dead?

A recent poll has shown that nearly 80% of responders would not consider moving to a job that did not offer flexible working options. Only 14% said they definitely would consider it, with the rest being unsure. While only a …

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Copyright The Musical: A Tale of Broadway Blunders

Tickets for The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical: Live in Concert, which had been scheduled to take place at London’s Royal Albert Hall in September, were pulled and the production hastily cancelled after Netflix filed a lawsuit against the show’s writers, Abigail …

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Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022

On 24 March 2022 the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill received Royal Assent becoming the Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2022. It offers landlords and certain tenants the opportunity to resolve covid-related rent arrears disputes via a new binding arbitration process. The …

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