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10 January 2008
Issue: 7303 / Categories: Legal News , Data protection , Competition , Commercial
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DIGITALLY FIT

Data Protection

A consultation has been launched by the government to ensure the UK’s copyright laws are fit for the digital age. Proposals include greater freedom for consumers to legally transfer music or films, eg between CDs and an MP3 player, and changes to enable schools and universities to make the most of digital technologies and encourage distance learning. Plans to allow libraries and archives to use technology to preserve valuable material before it deteriorates or the format it is stored on becomes obsolete are also outlined, as is a new exception for parody. The consultation paper and details of the recommendations can be viewed at www.ipo.gov.uk.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson—Vicky Tomlinson

Browne Jacobson appoints Vicky Tomlinson as Head of Independent Health and Care

DWF—five appointments

DWF—five appointments

DWF further strengthens major injury and casualty offering with new partner and four directors from DAC Beachcroft

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis—Laura Ornsby

Switalskis strengthens Grimsby child care team

NEWS
The Financial Reporting Council’s revised Audit Enforcement Procedure will alter the balance of power in corporate investigations
A telecoms operator may be able to hold over under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, yet still be unable to secure a renewal: an outcome described as a legal ‘paradox’

Safety fears do not automatically justify shutting an interested person out of a statutory will application

Consumer credit law is heading for its biggest shake-up in 50 years, with the Consumer Credit Act 1974 set to yield much of its detailed statutory machinery to FCA rules
The Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over part-time workers: unfavourable treatment need be a significant or effective cause, not the sole cause
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