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The Abolition of the Shareholder Rule: Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd v Oasis Investments
30 Jul 2025Judgment has just been handed down by the Privy Council in the landmark decision of Jardine Strategic Holdings Ltd & another v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd & 80 others (No. 2) [2025] UKPC 34. This decision, which abolishes the so-called "shareholder rule", represents a significant shift in corporate law regarding shareholder rights and corporate privilege.
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Beauty treatments: High fashion or high risk?
29 Jul 2025The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has released important guidance on “at home” beauty treatments, and the risks that are posed in using them. Beauty treatments such as lash lifts and manicures are becoming more and more accessible at home, with kits that appear to be great value for money being sold online. But do you know the risks you are exposing yourself to by using them?
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Parallel imports into the UK: still no change to the law
28 Jul 2025In May, the government published its response to the Intellectual Property Office's (UK IPO) consultation on the UK's future exhaustion regime for intellectual property rights (IPR). The government has announced that the current UK+ exhaustion regime will continue in place.
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Government Industrial Strategy targets UK in top three life sciences economies in 10 years
28 Jul 2025The Government has published its new 10-year Industrial Strategy. It was developed in collaboration with businesses and aims to make the UK the best place in the world to invest, generate growth, and create jobs across all regions. Eight growth sectors (the IS-8) are the focus, including life sciences, digital/AI, and advanced manufacturing. Others are clean energy, defence, finance, professional and business services, and creative industries.
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Navigating insolvency risks: Directors’ duties for pharmaceutical industry professionals
28 Jul 2025Operating within the UK pharmaceutical sector offers immense opportunities for innovation and public health impact. However, it also presents significant financial and regulatory challenges.
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Devolution in focus: Introducing the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
25 Jul 2025An early overview of the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, unpacking the key proposals, unexpected omissions and what they could mean for the future shape of local government in England
