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Apr 30, 2024 | 
stevens-bolton.com | Gustaf Duhs |Jeremy Kelly |Jessica Gregson
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the life sciences sector is increasing, and its applications may be transformative. AI is currently used with drug discovery, diagnostics, clinical care, health systems management and planning, public health surveillance, and disease control and prevention, as well as in general business applications, such as HR or accounting.
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Apr 30, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Gustaf Duhs |Jeremy Kelly |Jessica Gregson
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the life sciences sector is increasing, and its applications may be transformative. AI is currently used with drug discovery, diagnostics, clinical care, health systems management and planning, public health surveillance, and disease control and prevention, as well as in general business applications, such as HR or accounting.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
lexology.com | Jessica Gregson
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the subsequent review of building regulations and fire safety, the government has sought to improve standards through the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) and associated secondary legislation. The 6 April 2024 is a key date for the BSA 2022, with various deadlines and transitional periods coming to an end. Ahead of this deadline, we’ve set out some of the key changes below. 1.
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Mar 26, 2024 | 
stevens-bolton.com | Jessica Gregson
Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy and the subsequent review of building regulations and fire safety, the government has sought to improve standards through the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022)and associated secondary legislation. The 6 April 2024 is a key date for the BSA 2022, with various deadlines and transitional periods coming to an end. Ahead of this deadline, we’ve set out some of the key changes below. 1.
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Oct 3, 2023 | 
nwas.nhs.uk | Jessica Gregson
October is Freedom to Speak Up (FTSU) Month, a four week period used to raise awareness of FTSU and make speaking up business as usual, and we couldn’t think of a better time to share the news that our very own Lead Freedom to Speak Up Guardian Graham Pacey, has taken on the role of co-chair of the National Ambulance Network of Freedom to Speak Up Guardians. Graham said, “I have taken up the role co-chairing the National Ambulance Network of FTSU Guardians.
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Aug 10, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Jessica Gregson
With the increasing popularity of “deepfakes” created by AI and the potential revenues from this new technology stream, it was only a matter of time before the industry heavyweights looked to monetise these tools. “Deepfakes”, in a nutshell, means media created using AI that convincingly mimics a person’s voice, image and/or likeness.
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Jul 13, 2023 | 
stevens-bolton.com | Jessica Gregson
Ex Works is one of 11 Incoterms rules, which are used in both domestic and international trade contracts. Incoterms rules are published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) to assist traders from different countries in understanding their contractual obligations. Ex Works can be used for a trade contract regardless of the mode (or modes) of transport selected to carry the goods.
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May 26, 2023 | 
stevens-bolton.com | Jessica Gregson
We are regularly consulted by clients who have received approaches from UK collective management organisations (CMOs), suggesting (in some cases very forcefully) that they require a copyright licence. CMOs perform a valuable role in making sure that content creators and rights holders are remunerated fairly for the use of their works. However, they also tend to open their approaches to businesses with an assertion that a licence is definitely required, which is not always the case.
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Mar 14, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Jessica Gregson
The metaverse could easily be viewed as a new “universe” of opportunity, but of course a new universe could bring fresh issues for brands, especially when it comes to protecting intellectual property. The predicted numbers speak for themselves in terms of opportunities. It was estimated by JP Morgan in a 2021 report that by 2030, metaverse gaming and NFTs could constitute 10% of the luxury goods market - roughly equivalent to €50bn in revenue.
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Mar 8, 2023 | 
lexology.com | Jessica Gregson
Frasers Group (encompassing House of Fraser, Flannels etc.) has launched a share buyback programme to purchase £80m of its own shares. What is a share buyback programme and why would a company choose to effect buybacks of shares (effectively reducing its share capital)? What is a share buyback? A share buyback is exactly what it says on the tin – the company buying back its shares. The issuing company (here, Frasers Group plc) plans to buy back shares from its shareholders for a fee.
