Litigation
Judges warn legal aid cuts will lead to lawyer shortfall
Administrative hurdles, recruitment challenges and narrowed access to justice are set to result from UK government policy, says leading judiciary council...  »
Dave becomes Goliath in European trademark ruling
Full-scale re-brand awaits cult cable channel as tale of two Daves ends in Europe...  »
Chief Justice: Australian law firms changing in the light of legal outsourcing
Influence of legal services outsourcing providers means that traditional law-firm business models are no longer sustainable, says Chief Justice of New South Wales...  »
Where next for the patenting of medical inventions in the EU?
Two key EPO Enlarged Board of Appeal decisions impacted the patenting of medical inventions in Europe in 2010. Kilburn & Strode LLP’s Jennifer Harris outlines the future influence of the cases...  »
Microsoft alleges genericide over Apple’s App Store service
Old rivals in new IP dispute as Microsoft claims the iPhone applications outlet is not distinctive enough to be registered as a trademark...  »
Multishoring and new clients to drive LSO growth
Legal experts have rung in the New Year by pondering the future of legal services outsourcing, writes Matt Packer in his new blog. Here’s what they have been saying...  »
Writing’s on The Wall: Pink Floyd contract case serves lesson in drafting
In efforts to meet commercial challenges, record label EMI had pinned its hopes on digital sales of its Pink Floyd catalogue. However, writes Matt Packer, contractual clauses came home to roost...  »
EPO serves up its recipe for Broccoli and Tomatoes case
Enlarged Board of Appeal rules on patent exemptions for biological products – but can Europe’s patent community finally veg out on the issue?...  »
Data explosion demands legal preparation
In his latest blog, Matt Packer looks at the steps companies should take to diminish the risks posed by rising volumes of data...  »
Negotiating value in the profitable legal department
Litigation can be a powerful method for managing financial risks, but it is also hugely expensive. Matt Packer looks into a new report that highlights negotiation as a more cost-effective tool...  »