Strategic litigation: Driving change and positive impact. July 2025

Welcome to our latest round-up of developments in strategic litigation. In this edition, we cover a range of developments from the UK and overseas. A common theme is the lasting impact that decisions can have in developing jurisprudence, policy, and playbooks for claimants. Last year’s Supreme Court decision in Finch is a case in point: …
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Webinar | AI & Publishing – Copyright, licensing and commercial opportunities | 23 July 2025

Join us on 23 July as we discuss the ongoing battle between artificial intelligence companies and the publishing industry. As well as high profile disputes and recent developments, we’ll explore the opportunities for publishers and journal owners to capitalise on AI developers’ desire to use their content.  We’ll provide practical advice, covering:   There will be time at …
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Bates Wells advises ThinkSono on its £4.5m fundraise

Bates Wells has advised pioneering ultrasound AI company, ThinkSono, on its £4.5m fundraise from a mix of institutional funds, PE and private wealth. ThinkSono has built the world’s first AI software for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) detection which can improve the clinical pathway significantly. A ThinkSono Guidance exam typically takes less than 15 minutes using …
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New UK immigration work route restrictions from 22 July 2025

The government released a Statement of Changes in Immigration Rules, confirming that many of the work route restrictions outlined in the May 2025 White Paper will come into effect on 22 July 2025.  These include largely restoring the Skilled Worker minimum skill level to degree level, increasing minimum salaries, and restricting the care worker route …
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Webinar | The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 – a practical approach

This webinar takes a practical approach to help your organisation to implement the relevant changes to data protection law made by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. The topics we cover include:   By the end of the webinar you will be better able to explain the main changes to your organisation (whether you …
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Webinar | Branding and Trade Marks: Ask us anything! | 11 September 2025

Do you have a burning trade marking question that needs an answer? Want to learn more about the applied science of trade marks generally? Or do you just want to make our industry-leading Chartered Trade Mark attorneys squirm by asking them something they’ve never thought about? If the answer to any of these questions is …
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