BBC Director General Tim Davie faces scrutiny over handling of Huw Edwards investigation. A recent tribunal ruling highlights HR and employment law risks in dismissing employees suspected of criminal activity.
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Impending tax hike looms for Americans in the UK following general elections
Discover how the UK general election and upcoming US presidential election might impact tax rates for Americans living and working in the UK.
Easy Life band forced to rebrand following legal battle with EasyGroup
The indie band formerly known as Easy Life has rebranded to Hard Life after a legal dispute with EasyGroup. The name change coincides with the release of their new single, “Tears.”
Scottish Woman Sues Netflix for $170M Over Baby Reindeer Character Depiction
Fiona Harvey sues Netflix for defamation, negligence, and privacy violations over her alleged portrayal in the series Baby Reindeer, seeking $170 million in damages.
Institute of Directors Introduces Code of Conduct for Business Leaders
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has launched a new code of conduct aimed at promoting ethical behaviour among business leaders, in an effort to restore public trust following several high-profile corporate scandals.
McDonald’s Loses ‘Big Mac’ Trademark Battle Against Irish Chain Supermac’s
The European Court of Justice rules against McDonald’s in a trademark dispute with Supermac’s, blocking the use of the ‘Big Mac’ name for chicken burgers and marking a significant victory for small businesses.
Ticketmaster Hack: Personal Data of 560 Million Customers Potentially Compromised
Ticketmaster’s parent company, Live Nation, has confirmed “unauthorised activity” on its database following claims by the hacking group ShinyHunters that they have stolen the personal details of 560 million customers.
Harley-Davidson Demands Next Destroy ‘Copycat’ Logo T-Shirts
Harley-Davidson has accused Next of copying its logo with “motorbike-inspired” graphics on children’s T-shirts, igniting a High Court dispute.
‘5am the new 9am’ under new flexible working regime
It is being predicted that there will be a huge upsurge in parents starting work early under new Flexible Working laws.
Tesco to Revamp Clubcard Branding Following Loss to Lidl in Court Case
Tesco is set to undergo a rebranding of its Clubcard loyalty scheme logo, shifting away from the familiar blue and yellow design – a transformation that could entail significant costs – subsequent to an unsuccessful appeal against a ruling that it had imitated a design by Lidl.
Businesses must give full postal and email address as Companies House fights fraud
Businesses are now required to provide a full address instead of a PO Box and must furnish an email address as part of Companies House’s efforts to combat fraud and deception.
Elon Musk sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAI over Microsoft links given Non-Profit Mission
Elon Musk has launched legal action against OpenAI, the developers of ChatGPT, asserting that the company has veered away from the principles agreed upon when he co-founded it in 2015.
Royal Mail Faces Legal Battle Over Gig Economy Classification of Delivery Drivers
Royal Mail finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute as delivery drivers, represented by the Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain (IWGB) and solicitor Leigh Day, challenge the classification of drivers as self-employed contractors.
Tony’s Chocolonely Faces Legal Battle with Milka Over Copycat Campaign
In a clash of titans within the chocolate industry, Tony’s Chocolonely finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute with Milka, one of Europe’s leading chocolate manufacturers.
Squishmallows launches legal fight against Build-A-Bear
A potential clash is looming between two prominent plush toy manufacturers as they prepare to address a copyright dispute.
