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Shanks v Unilever: a pragmatic result following a long drawn out saga
27 Jan 2020
Inventions made by employees and protected under the Patents Act 1977 (the "1977 Act") which have exceptional success on the market may entitle that employee to a fair share of the benefit received by their employer.
What's the difference between a vegan and an ethical vegan?
22 Jan 2020
Casamitjana v The League Against Cruel Sports ET3331129/2018
Student Insight III : legal writing in practice
21 Jan 2020
We have worked with postgraduate law students at the University of Southampton to consider the legal and practical implications of hot topics in commercial law.
LIBOR transition targets for 2020
21 Jan 2020
The documentation published last week by both the Bank of England and the Working Group on Sterling Risk Free Reference Rates (RFRWG) highlights the importance which regulators are placing on LIBOR transition activities during 2020 and the need for firms to accelerate efforts to ensure they are prepared for LIBOR cessation by the end of 2021. The clue is in the heading of the associated press release which reads " Next steps for LIBOR transition in 2020: the time to act is now".
WBD wins Legal 500 award for real estate
16 Jan 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson has been recognised for its expertise in Real Estate in the 2020 Legal 500 awards – winning the Real Estate Firm (outside London) of the year. The Real Estate award covers expertise in commercial property, construction, planning and environment, property litigation and social housing.
Construction: a look back at 2019 and a look forward to 2020
16 Jan 2020
Looking back, it has been a year of fewer disputes, increased insolvency and a strong theme of 'clarity', or lack thereof, in the cases before the Technology and Construction Court. Looking forward, insureds are hoping to see a significant increase in investment in the development of homes and infrastructure following the 2019 General Election. Other big issues for insureds in 2020 will be the introduction of the new Building Safety Regulator, the VAT Reverse Charge and the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into the UK construction industry, as discussed below.
The changing face of claims handling for financial lines
15 Jan 2020
In October 2019 WBD launched its own independent claims handling operation for all financial lines claims. The firm had been successfully claims handling and providing a variety of fixed fee services for insurance clients for a number of years but over the course of 2019 we took the opportunity to review all aspects of our service to establish how it could be improved and to clearly demonstrate our continued commitment to supporting our clients' needs.
WBD strengthens energy portfolio with new London partner
14 Jan 2020
Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has appointed Matt Lewy as a partner in the firm's London office. Joining the corporate and commercial team, Matt will support WBD's international energy practice working closely with colleagues in the UK and US including Aberdeen and Houston.
Cash retentions in construction – Scottish government consultation open
14 Jan 2020
It feels like a never ending merry-go-round or Groundhog Day or sorts. Two years since Peter Aldous MP brought his private members bill to Westminster, some 26 years since the recommendations in the Latham report and still no solution to the topic of cash retentions in the construction industry.
