22nd January 2002 | marketinglaw

What’s Hot in 2002 – a look ahead

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

2002 looks set to be a bumper year for employment law developments. Look out for the following highlights …. 10th January 2002: Parental leave Therental leave The right to…
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What will be the big marketing law events of 2002?:

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

Our predictions for 2002 at our third annual ‘Look Back Face Forward’ marketing law forum. At our third annual “Look Back Face Forward” markek Back Face Forward” marketing law…
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UK Websites Face Information Commission Dragnet

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

Suspecting mass on-line non-compliance with data protection laws by UK websites, Dame Elizabeth France is going on the attack. Topic: Data Protection Who: The Information Commission (“IC”) When: Early…
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Three New Trademark Service Classes Shock

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

When no one was looking, the 42 “Nice” goods and service classes for trademark registration grew by 3 at midnight on New Years Eve. Topic: Brands New Development: Three…
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Scottish & Newcastle c**** more snook at ecstatic Opium

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

Yves Saint Laurent have sued for copyright infringement over the recent Newcastle Brown advertisement parodying the notorious Sophie Dahl/Opium ad, but will they win in court? Topic: Copyright Who:…
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Recruitment Site Faces ‘Abuse Of Dominant Position” Charges

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

Can a recruitment site with a dominant market position fairly refuse to carry vacancies from shareholders in a competitor? Topic: Competition Who: Jobserve Limited and Network Multimedia Television Limited…
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Oftel Kite-Mark For Telecom Aggregation Sites

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

In a new take on on-line consumer confidence schemes, telecoms regulator Oftel has announced a proposed code and kite mark for sites comparing telecoms prices. Topic: Telecommunications Who: Oftel…
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ITC Consults On New TV Ad Code

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

Before it is engulfed by Ofcom, the ITC has proposed what will probably be its swan song new issue of the TV advertising code. Will it mean major rule changes…
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IAB’s Proposed E-mail Standards Anticipate EU Opt-In

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

The IAB has published proposed e-mail marketing standards. Looking for indications as to what is “best practice” in this increasingly popular marketing channel? Topic: Selling On-line Who: The Interactive…
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Greeks Bare Flaws in “UK Jurisdiction” Clause

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

Can a B2C contract fairly prevent non-UK residents from suing in their home courts? Topic: Consumer Protection Who: Standard Bank London Limited and Mr and Mrs Apostolakis Where: The…
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Fake ‘Cancel’ Button Irks ASA

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

In the first case of its kind, the self-regulatory body had to deal with a fake cancel button on a banner ad. Fun fake interactivity or misleading advertising? Topic:…
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Challenges Ahead For Premium Rate Regulator

Written Osborne Clarke on 22 Jan 2002

As “non-dial” premium-rate use through the net and digital TV proliferate, there is more unsavoury work at the cross roads for regulator ICSTIS to tackle. Topic: Telecommunications Who: nications…
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