What ChatGPT Says About Copyright
There is a lot of discussion on who owns the copyright in documents produced by ChatGPT. So, we decided to ask ChatGPT what it has to say on the subject.
Legal Updates for Business and Contract News Blog
From Farming to Fortune: How to Create a Successful Farm and Monetize It
Agriculture is one of the oldest and most important industries in the world. However, creating a successful farm and monetizing it can be a daunting task. In this article from ContractStore, we’ll explore some steps
Pre-action protocol explained. How to set out your claim against an individual before starting proceedings
If you are planning to bring proceedings against an individual in the UK, you need to follow the pre-action protocol in your letter (or email). That is a a set of guidelines that must be
What to include in a letter demanding payment of debt
If someone owes you money in the UK and you wish to take legal action to recover the debt, you may need to send a letter before action. Here are the main things you should
What legal information is required on a website in the UK?
In the UK, certain legal information is required to be displayed on a website. Not everyone is aware of this, so here is a useful summary: Company name: If the website is operated by a
Compulsory Mediation proposed by Government for claims up to £10,000
The Ministry of Justice is consulting on its proposal to automatically refer people involved in a civil dispute valued up to £10,000 for a free mediation session. This would be provided by Her Majesty’s Courts
Collateral Warranties & Adjudication
The Court of Appeal decided in June that a collateral warranty agreement can be a ‘construction contract’ under the Housing Grants (Construction & Redevelopment) Act. This means that the beneficiary of a collateral warranty who
Copyright Infringement using Designs prepared for a previous Planning Consent
If you want to develop a site using the designs prepared for a previous owner who obtained planning consent, beware copyright infringement. In a recent High Court case the judge had to decide this issue.
High Court Limits Scope of Claims for Data Breach
If you run a business that handles personal data of customers, and you are worried about the risk of claims if your company suffers a cyber-attack or some other accidental loss of data, you may
Supreme Court Ruling: Uber Drivers Have Workers Rights
The result of this case (which Uber lost on each appeal from the Employment Tribunal to the Supreme Court) means the lives of around five million people in the UK gig economy could be improved