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Non-Prescription Drug Ad Restructions Eased in UK
The United Kingdom plans to relax its rules against drug advertising and will soon allow advertisements for some over-the-counter drugs. Advertisements of certain OTC drugs are already allowed, but the new policy will expand that list to include products used for the treatments of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and psychiatric disorders, among many others. The new advertising policy will not extend to prescription medications, however, for which advertisement is banned throughout Europe. It is hoped that the new policy will promote consumer education as well as increase the number of medications available for purchase without a prescription.
The United Kingdom plans to relax its rules against drug advertising and will soon allow advertisements for some over-the-counter drugs. Advertisements of certain OTC drugs are already allowed, but the new policy will expand that list to include products used for the treatments of cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and psychiatric disorders, among many others. The new advertising policy will not extend to prescription medications, however, for which advertisement is banned throughout Europe. It is hoped that the new policy will promote consumer education as well as increase the number of medications available for purchase without a prescription.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?
"Holy Fair Use, Batman": Copyright, Fair Use and the Dark Knight
The copyright for the original versions of Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have expired. Now, members of the public can create — and are busy creating — their own works based on these beloved characters. Suppose, though, we want to tell stories using Batman for which the copyright does not expire until 2035. We'll review five hypothetical works inspired by the original Batman comic and analyze them under fair use.