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Lexis®+ TMT is an online practical guidance product for contentious and non-contentious lawyers dealing with technology, media and telecommunications matters.
New technologies
Guidance for key emerging technologies, such as AI, NFTs, the Metaverse and autonomous vehicles, explaining both how the technologies work and the key legal regimes (existing and new) that apply to their operation.
Information technology
Core content for all TMT lawyers, this topic contains key 'go-to' precedents and practice notes at the route of most TMT related issues. Some of most popular areas are the software and cloud computing topics.
Outsourcing
Our content covers simple outsourcing transactions as well as those with a more complex structure, and the impact of hyperscalers and recognised market practice relating to the negotiation and drafting of affected terms.
Expertise
Whether you're advising on adtech, cookies or NFTs, Lexis+® TMT has the know-how and tools to help you succeed.
Latest TMT News
EU Law analysis: On 27 November 2024, the European Parliament formally approved the new College of Commissioners presented by the recently re-elected...
Ofcom has initiated a consultation on proposed changes to Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the telecoms sector. The regulator aims to reduce...
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has announced plans to revise its guidance on upcoming restrictions for 'less healthy' food and drink...
One complaint was received by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regarding the fairness of a prize draw administration. The ASA upheld the...
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a consultation regarding its investigation into whether Google holds Strategic Market Status...
Latest TMT Practice Notes
Declaration of a director's interests—the statutory provisionsA director who is in any way, directly or indirectly, interested in:•a proposed...
Copyright theft and video piracyCopyright theftTheft of copyright is criminalised by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 (CDPA 1988), the...
Offences under the Video Recordings Act 1984The Video Recordings Act 1984 (VRA 1984) creates a number of offences relating to the possession and...
Identifying advertisingFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 May 2024, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received Royal Assent, becoming the...
Adtech and programmatic advertising—trackerThe adtech and programmatic advertising tracker is comprised of the following sections:•Legislation◦Bills...
Latest TMT Precedents
Software as a service (SaaS) reseller agreementThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[insert name of SaaS supplier company] a company incorporated...
Prize promotion terms and conditions—short form1How to participate1.1In order to enter this promotion, go to [[insert URL] and enter the information...
Draft Settlement agreement—pre-action settlementThis Agreement is made the day of 20[insert year]Parties:1[insert name of party], a company registered...
Draft Settlement agreement—for settling disputes post-commencement of proceedingsThis Agreement is made the day of 20[insert year]Parties:1[insert...
Advertising services framework agreement—pro-clientThis Agreement is made on [date]Parties1[insert name of Client] [of OR a company incorporated in...
Latest TMT Q&As
Featured TMT content
What are perpetual, irrevocable and royalty-free licences?
Malicious falsehood
Malicious falsehoodThis Practice Note provides an introduction to the tort of malicious falsehood. Unlike a claim for defamation, there is no...
Defamation
DefamationThe tort of defamation is governed by a mixture of statute and common law. The relevant statutory law is contained in:•the Defamation Act...
Defamation and social media
Defamation and social mediaThe internet and, in particular, social media is a high risk area for defamation litigation. Content posted on blogs,...
Deepfakes
DeepfakesThis Practice Note considers the following legal issues, technical information and applications of deepfakes:•What is a deepfake?•How...
Copyright in films and television programmes
Copyright in films and television programmesFor the purposes of copyright law the term 'film' means a recording, on any medium, from which a moving...
Key issues in software licence agreements
Key issues in software licence agreementsSoftware can be broadly defined as a computer program comprising a series of instructions which, in...
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Do you have definitions of ‘Best Industry Practice’ and ‘Good Industry Practice'?
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Advertising law and regulation
Advertising law and regulationThis Practice Note introduces the laws and regulations governing advertising in general and covers:...
What do the words ‘defend, indemnify and hold harmless’ mean?
Prize promotions
Prize promotionsThis Practice Note examines the law and regulation that applies to operating prize promotions, including prize competitions and free...
Software escrow
Software escrowIntroductionEscrow is the process of two or more parties placing property or instruments in the hands of a trusted third party (an...
Does the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 apply to business-to-business contracts and to what extent might it restrict a contract term permitting variation of terms and conditions on notice?
Using framework agreements for services
Using framework agreements for servicesFramework agreements (sometimes referred to as master services agreements) are essentially umbrella agreements...
Copying software and copyright
Copying software and copyrightThis Practice Note examines legal and practical issues relating to the copying of software. It sets out software...
The commercialisation of sport
The commercialisation of sportSport has become a big business. It is now widely recognised not only as a pastime or recreation but as an industry in...
Associated legal terms
Region
The geographical location of cloud computing resources. Often used in the context of a supplier’s offering to restrict processing and storage activities to a specified region.
Server
A software process or device (physical or virtual) providing services to other applications (clients).
Software as a service
A service under which multiple customers gain access, usually through the internet, to what is typically the same software. The application is deployed on servers controlled by the supplier. Abbreviated to ‘SaaS’.
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