Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Licensing team regularly produces information sheets and updates to help its clients understand topical issues or recent changes in legislation.

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London Olympics 2012 – personal director and employee liability for advertising breaches

15 Nov 2011

Our Intellectual Property team looks at the proposed advertising restrictions around Olympics venues which are being drawn up to prevent "ambush marketing".

the European Court of Justice (ECJ) rules against the FA Premier League in decoders case

06 Oct 2011

Our Licensing, Publishing and IP teams consider the implications of the ECJ ruling that restricting the sale of European foreign satellite decoder cards is contrary to the freedom to provide services.

consultation on the deregulation of 'regulated entertainment' under the Licensing Act 2003

16 Sep 2011

Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Licensing team reviews the Government's proposals that, if implemented, would see a dramatic change in the licensing regulation of pubs, clubs and other entertainment venues in England and Wales.

firm's Leisure sector group success for Mitchells and Butlers

19 Aug 2011

An appeal against the imposition of premises licence conditions requiring 'privacy shields' to be fitted to PIN machines at the Goat Public House, Clapham was upheld by a District Judge at South Western Magistrates' Court last week.

firm secures work for La Tasca restaurant group

15 Jul 2011

Blake Lapthorn Licensing team has won the work for La Tasca, a Spanish concept restaurant that operates 58 sites across England and Wales.


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For more information contact:

Jon Wallsgrove, partner and head of team, in our London office on 020 7814 5403 or jon.wallsgrove@bllaw.co.uk.

Phil Crier, partner in our Southampton office on 023 8085 7232 or phil.crier@bllaw.co.uk.

Tim Williamson, a solicitor in our Oxford office on 01865 253286 or tim.williamson@bllaw.co.uk.