United Kingdom: Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

This comprehensive regulatory update examines critical developments in data protection law across multiple jurisdictions, including the US Supreme Court's landmark ruling on FTC independence and its implications for EU-US data transfers, the Irish High Court's affirmation of TikTok's €530m fine for unlawful data transfers to China, and the EDPB's proposed standardised template for personal data breach notifications.

The digital age has made films, TV shows, and music instantly accessible online, but much of this content is shared illegally without copyright owners' consent. Criminal prosecutions for online piracy can result in substantial fines and even imprisonment, though enforcement typically targets distributors rather than individual consumers.

The NBA and FIBA have announced a joint European basketball league launching in October 2027, with 12 franchises across major European cities and franchise fees ranging from $500M to $1B.

Lesley Harper and Jo Soar from our fabulous Licensing team visited Derby, to judge the Best Bar Award in the Marketing Derby Food and Drink Awards.

Over the last few years endorsements for Global Talent by the Arts Council have risen starkly. This is due to a number of factors including Brexit meaning that European nationals...

At the heart of the BGH's decision lies a conflict between two works bearing the identical title. The claimant, a public broadcasting institution, had secured title protection in 2009 for the title "Nie wieder keine Ahnung".

Ofcom has launched its first investigation of illegal harms under the Online Safety Act. It is investigating an online suicide discussion forum.

The Charity Commission's recent inquiry into the Sikh Channel Community Broadcasting Company Limited (the 'Charity') serves as a useful reminder of trustees' duties to manage the charity's resources responsibly...

Sport sponsorship is a great platform for brands to get extensive brand exposure without paying for traditional ad space. Sponsorship provides 'free' exposure on TV, online, in written media...