Employment New maternity leave protections — addressing a weakness in the legal system April 29, 2024 Read more
Advertising The ASA publishes its research on the influence of environmental claims in food and drink marketing April 25, 2024 Read more
Reputation The Francis libel claims – frankly, delay not an abuse of process April 23, 2024 Read more
Firm news Our application process for Simkins’ training contracts (September 2026) closes in just one week! April 23, 2024 Read more
Reputation Simon Schofield awarded £90,000 in damages and an injunction in libel claim against online news website Politicalite (Schofield v Politicalite Ltd and another) April 17, 2024 Read more
Digital & tech Comments on the potential copyright claim by the BPI over AI deepfakes April 12, 2024 Read more
Music Billboard names seven Simkins partners in its 2024 Top Music Lawyers List April 2, 2024 Read more
Employment New maternity leave protections: addressing gaps in the legal system March 27, 2024 Read more
Firm news Our application process for Simkins’ training contracts (September 2026) is closing soon! March 27, 2024 Read more
Film & TV Text-to-video AI models – mitigating disruption in the film and TV industry March 20, 2024 Read more
Music UK recorded music industry's trade association launches first legal action over deepfakes March 20, 2024 Read more
Reputation A crude case of qualified privilege – oil minister fails to extract libel defence March 19, 2024 Read more
Advertising ASA release revised ruling on the FKA Twigs Calvin Klein adverts March 14, 2024 Read more
Firm news Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Susan Thompson March 8, 2024 Read more
Firm news Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Deborah Jeff March 8, 2024 Read more
Reputation Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill 2024: The Provisions and Problems March 7, 2024 Read more
Firm news Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Caroline Copeland March 7, 2024 Read more
Employment Financial services staff may soon need to disclose social media profiles March 6, 2024 Read more
Firm news Celebrating International Women’s Day, 2024 – Spotlight on Victoria Willson March 6, 2024 Read more
Firm news Celebrating International Women's Day, 2024 - Spotlight on Giao Pacey March 5, 2024 Read more
Corporate Measures in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act come into force March 4, 2024 Read more
Music Consultation on extending rights in sound recordings and performances to foreign nationals February 29, 2024 Read more
Disputes Laurence Fox “paedophile” tweets ruled libellous, but “racist” counterclaim dismissed February 28, 2024 Read more
Video games and esports RuneScape developer Jagex acquired by private equity company CVC February 12, 2024 Read more
Reputation Four Simkins lawyers ranked in Spear's Reputation Lawyers Index 2024 February 7, 2024 Read more
Talent & influencers Talent Agency Agreements - key provisions for Talent and Agencies February 5, 2024 Read more
Family Plan involving mandatory mediation for separating couples to be scrapped January 25, 2024 Read more
Employment The fine line between 'harmless' banter and harassment in the workplace January 18, 2024 Read more
Digital & tech The New York Times/OpenAI lawsuit: fair use or copyright abuse? January 16, 2024 Read more
Intellectual property Fan-fiction writer infringed copyright in Lord of the Rings January 15, 2024 Read more
Digital & tech Putting the brakes on the AI gravy train? - The NY Times’ suit against OpenAI and ChatGPT January 12, 2024 Read more
Reputation Sir James Dyson loses libel claim against MGN Ltd (Dyson v MGN Ltd) January 9, 2024 Read more
Firm news Simkins supports multiple charities through festive fundraising activities December 13, 2023 Read more
Advertising ASA publish update on digitally altered images as part of their review on body image in advertising December 12, 2023 Read more
Reputation False rape allegations on social media result in substantial damages December 11, 2023 Read more
Digital & tech CJEU scrutinises Facebook’s use of personal data for behavioural advertising December 5, 2023 Read more
Film & TV Guardian Media Group signs film and TV deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment December 4, 2023 Read more
Corporate The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 receives Royal Assent November 30, 2023 Read more
Advertising To influence or not to influence - key provisions to keep an eye out in an influencer agreement November 27, 2023 Read more
Reputation Partner Gideon Benaim wins Lawyer of the Year (Reputation) at the Spear's Awards 2023 November 23, 2023 Read more
Property King Charles III confirmed the government's proposals for reforms to the housing and rental market in 2024 November 10, 2023 Read more
Digital & tech Bridging the gap: the UK Extension to the EU-US Data Privacy Framework October 25, 2023 Read more
Digital & tech Bridging the gap: the new Data Privacy Framework for EU-US international data transfers October 18, 2023 Read more
Firm news Our application process for Simkins’ training contracts (September 2026) is now open! October 2, 2023 Read more
Family British actress Sophie Turner sues Joe Jonas to return their two daughters to England September 22, 2023 Read more