Legal briefings from the world's leading law firms

The Supreme Court's decision on 22 May in Vestergaard Frandsen SA v Bestnet Europe Ltd highlights the very real problems facing businesses seeking to protect their know-how in the marketplace. This briefing discusses the wider impact of the judgement on the use of confidential information.

The UK High Court has held that the purchase by Marks & Spencer of Google AdWords which include the Interflora trade mark, infringe that trade mark. DLA Piper summarises the High Court's decision and explains why it contains useful reminders for those looking to use third party AdWords.

Prompt payment is critical to the cash flow of every business. This spring, two regulations have amended The Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998, particularly the way in which the 'Relevant Day' is to be calculated. DLA Piper offer a detailed analysis of the new regulations.

Following the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the Government announced in the Queen's Speech that it will be introducing an Intellectual Property Bill to make changes to the law of design and patents. DLA Piper summarises the key provisions to both of these developments.

There is always a focus on ensuring that completion occurs on time. Generally, contracts provide for liquidated damages if completion does not occur by the specified contractual completion date. But what happens if completion occurs too soon or if liquidated damages are not correctly dealt with?

DLA Piper takes an in-depth look at the key legal developments affecting technology and outsourcing around the globe. Issues discussed include Article 29 Working Party's Opinion on mobile apps; Europe's digital agenda; data centres - the "new arms race"; and China's step forward in data privacy.

On 17 April 2013, the English Court of Appeal gave judgment in favour of Aviation Capital Group as respondent in an appeal filed by Olympic Airlines against the English Commercial Court judgment. The case has attracted considerable attention in the multibillion dollar commercial aircraft industry.

Major changes to financial regulation took place on 2 April 2013 as LIBOR was subjected to statutory regulation for the first time. DLA Piper summarises the background to this development; outlines the weaknesses of the previous LIBOR system; and details Wheatley Report's ten-point plan for reform.

DLA Piper's 2013 report reveals the extent to which we may now be witnessing a more profound structural change in the acquisition finance market. The report questioned over 45 financial institutions active in the European lending community and offers their insights on the market for the year ahead.

DLA Piper's updated handbook summarises privacy and data protection laws across 63 different jurisdictions on areas which have the most practical significance for businesses, such as international data transfer restrictions, security obligations, breach notification requirements and enforcement.