The “beer tie” is a centuries-old concept where large pub companies lease their pubs to tenants. As part of the pub tenancy agreement the tenant is restricted to buying its beer and products from the landlord, generally at inflated prices. In England and Wales, there are six large pub-owning businesses (landlords) and thousands of tied tenants.
Trade mark makes sense for Harry and Meghan podcast
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Kate Cheney, the director of trade marks in our intellectual property team, who helps identify, protect, and exploit intellectual property, says a registered trade mark is an asset that should be protected against potential misuse by others.
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The case of Riverside Truck Rental Limited v Lancashire County Council is a salutary case which shows the importance of making sure that claimants comply with the strict time limits set down in the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 in procurement disputes.
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Amanda French, partner and head of retail at national law firm Clarke Willmott LLP, explores why online brands are increasingly wanting physical space and the key considerations for retailers looking to move to the high street.
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Amanda French
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Families turn to out-of-court solutions as UK family courts face continued judge shortage
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The family courts in England and Wales are under unprecedented strain, with growing backlogs and delays caused by an acute shortage of judges and a looming recruitment and retention crisis.
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Rebecca Aston-Jones
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