International Posts

The Bribery Act comes into force on 1 July 2011. In February and April I blogged on the implications, but I would just like to recap on the main points and highlight 2 Case Studies. The Act creates 2 general offences, one of offering, promising, or giving a bribe, and the second of requesting, agreeing to or receiving a bribe. These are offences committed by individuals. There is also an offence of bribing a foreign official, and perhaps the most important offence as far as all organisations a.... (read more...)

It has been a shock to many to receive a demand for compensation for unlawful reproduction of images, such as photographs and other artistic and design work. Usually this comes in the form of a written demand from a stock image house such as one of the world’s biggest agencies Getty Images, who actively pursue such claims. So what is the law? And how do you protect yourself from such demands? With the explosion of social network sites on the web has come a corresponding explosion in th.... (read more...)

Cousins Business Law has published a Guide to doing business in the UK.  The Guide covers: The issue of jurisdiction and the laws of England and Wales Business structure Trading laws and regulations Employment and staff issues Property Handling business disputes Although written for overseas business owners who are either currently doing business here or are considering trading in the UK it’s also a useful ‘quick guide’ for British busines.... (read more...)

The Government has recently announced that the UK will be opting in to the Rome I Regulation. This Regulation aims to clarify whose laws are applicable when a dispute arises concerning a contract between people or businesses based in different EU countries. The Regulation is due to come into force in December 2009. A similar Regulation, known as Rome II, applies to non-contractual disputes and comes into force in January 2009. The Regulations aim to give parties to a contract the freedom to deci.... (read more...)