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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 5 June 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/p4WkmgXh0i

#film #tv #legal #law

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Midweek Music Update: Wednesday 3 June 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/vNwpavEzA9

#musicupdate #musicindustry #music #legal #law

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Stephen Cartwright and Kitty Giddings consider the CJEU’s ruling in the long-running Pelham litigation, and examine what this means for sampling, pastiche and copyright protection in the music industry.

Read more: https://t.co/JPoCNpqVCH

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Partner Susan Thompson comments in @Law360 on proposals to reform the Employment Tribunal system, including the role of Acas and measures to encourage informal resolution, amid mounting Tribunal delays.

Read more here: https://t.co/wDjGyDF6Vp

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 29 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/fdHCKdAazI

#film #tv #legal #law

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 22 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/fV6SSvvhKA

#film #tv #legal #law

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Midweek Music Update: Wednesday 20 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/BBuuMasjqB

#musicupdate #musicindustry #music #legal #law

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 15 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/c4LYlEHBGo

#film #tv #legal #law

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Partners Jonathan Blair and Juliane Althoff are attending Cannes Film Festival on 15 to 17 May.

If you are attending the festival or will be in Cannes during this time, connect with Jonathan and Jules to arrange a meeting.

#Cannesfilmfestival #Cannes2026 #filmandtv

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 8 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/Pknp3oX9IT

#film #tv #legal #law

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Simkins are heading to @thegreatescape in Brighton from 14-16 May. If you are attending, please feel free to connect with us to meet the team.

#thegreatescape #TGE2026 #musiclawyers #musicconference

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Midweek Music Update: Wednesday 6 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/qgqX4r5G2s

#musicupdate #musicindustry #music #legal #law

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We are delighted to announce the promotion of Oliver Sharp to Partner and Kim Walker to Legal Director, recognising their expertise and outstanding contributions to the firm's Private Client and Property practices.

Read more here: https://t.co/MWIquCQioy

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 1 May 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/ORisHHaDmc

#film #tv #legal #law

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Simkins has advised Sony Music Entertainment UK in successfully defending High Court proceedings concerning the ownership and exploitation of recordings by The Jimi Hendrix Experience.

Read more here: https://t.co/aQw539jCgI

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Commenting in @SpearsMagazine, Partner Gideon Benaim examines the legal and practical implications of a new AI-powered platform, https://t.co/epq7d3eZgK, which allows individuals to challenge allegedly false or misleading media claims.

Read more here: https://t.co/3EgAodT17a

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 24 April 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/uRlPCLR96O

#film #tv #legal #law

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Partner Flora Grossman comments in @todaysfamily_ on the Supreme Court’s ruling in X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside), confirming that adoption orders cannot be revisited outside the formal appeals process.

Read more here: https://t.co/H5rLOm6KHj

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Midweek Music Update: Wednesday 22 April 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/my5vStsPky

#musicupdate #musicindustry #music #legal #law

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Film and TV Briefing: Friday 17 April 2026

Welcome to this week’s round-up of news, commentary and industry announcements that you may have missed from the past week.

Read more here: https://t.co/Elk9xbsxtD

#film #tv #legal #law