Copyright is an intellectual property right that protects the interests of those who originate creative works. In this post, our Dr Titi Adebola considers a controversial European Union reform of the law in this area.
On 26 March 2019, after over two years of debates, the European Parliament adopted the…
There has been much speculation in recent months as to whether Article 50 TEU, the treaty provision that regulates the exit of a Member State from the European Union, would allow the UK to revoke its notification of withdrawal from the EU. However, the decision as to how to interpret…
The National Health Service (NHS) is one of the UK’s most important institutions. Since its establishment in 1948, it provides healthcare to all citizens of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, regardless of their economic status. It is also one of the country’s largest employers, employing thousands…
It is fairly well-established that cost is the primary driver for corporate choice of law and the choice of the physical location of a company’s business. Becht et al, for example, note that entry cost is the primary consideration for choice of corporate law. These authors also note that non-price…
The High Court ordered the Government to publish its strategy against air pollution on the 9th of May. European Union Law obliges the UK to develop and publish a plan to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels in the air to an acceptable level. For quite a while now, the development and…
The UK stands on edge of the momentous decision to leave the EU. It is therefore vital that the true meaning of Article 50 is understood. In particular it is my contention that this cannot be triggered by the decision of the PM or cabinet but only by Act of…
