The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has successfully registered Scotch whisky as a certification trademark in Hong Kong, enhancing legal protection for the category. This means that the descriptor ‘Scotch whisky’ can only be used on whisky produced in Scotland in line with production and labelling requirements. Rules state that Scotch must be made from the…
Setting up a limited company in the UK offers several benefits for entrepreneurs and businesses. Here are some of the key advantages: Limited liability: One of the most significant benefits is limited liability protection. As a shareholder or director of a limited company, your personal assets are separate from the company’s finances. Professional image: A…
The organisers of the Good Vibes Festival, held in Malaysia in June have threatened legal action against The 1975 after the band’s frontman Matty Healy made a speech about homosexuality and kissed a fellow band member onstage. Homosexual acts are illegal in Malaysia and are punishable under federal law. The three-day event was axed after The 1975’s performance.…
Christine Overs, a special effects artist who broke her wrist when she fell from a beach scene and onto a concrete floor when part of the set gave way while filming for Disney’s live action Little Mermaid remake is suing for £150,000. Ms Overs says the injury to her left wrist has ruined her career which requires…
Dua Lipa and Warner Music Group are facing a $20m federal lawsuit in Los Angeles from musician Bosko Kante over copyright claims for the song Levitating. In a lawsuit filed on 31 July 2023, Kante claimed Dua Lipa used a talk box recording, made with a device worn around the neck that lets the user…
High Street retailer Wilko has confirmed that there are “no immediate store closures planned” following their announcement that they had filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators. The chain has over 400 stores and 12,000 members of staff across the UK who have now been put at risk. A notice of intention to appoint administrators does…