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In this article Stuart Southall, Partner at KANGS discusses recent court decisions both in the UK and US on the issue of whether intellectual property rights can apply to Artificial Intelligence (AI). In February 2026 the Supreme Court handed down its Judgment in Emotional Perception AI Limited-v-Comptroller of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks [2026] UKSC […]
24/09/26
Vehicle-related anti-social behaviour, including illegal street racing, dangerous motorcycle use, off-road driving and aggressive driving, is an increasing concern for local authorities. Such behaviour can cause significant distress and annoyance to communities and, in some cases, result in serious injury or loss of life. Tragically, this was highlighted by an horrific collision on the A66, […]
21/09/26
Company directors and other company officers have a range of duties and obligations should their company become insolvent, regardless of whether it continues to trade or trading has stopped. Failure to comply with these obligations can result in the company liquidator or administrator i.e. the Insolvency Practitioner bringing civil claims against company directors. As explained […]
18/09/26
In previous articles, we have referred to the enforcement powers provided by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), which enable authorised enforcement agencies such as the police, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), to obtain Account Freezing Orders. These Orders authorise the freezing of assets, such as cash and […]
16/09/26
KANGS recently assisted a client in securing the withdrawal of allegations of ‘non-fatal strangulation’ made against him. Following his arrest, he was taken into police custody before being released on conditional bail, subject to a number of bail conditions. Recognising the seriousness of the allegations and the potential custodial sentence of up to five years’ […]
14/09/26
Drug offences cover a wide range of criminal activity and can vary considerably in severity. At the less serious end of the spectrum, allegations may involve the possession of a controlled drug or substance for personal use. More serious cases often concern large-scale operations involving the production, distribution or supply of substantial quantities of illegal […]
11/09/26
‘Hacking’ is the act of identifying and exploiting weaknesses in a computer, smartphone, tablet or network system to gain unauthorised access to personal or organisational data. While some individuals engage in hacking lawfully to help protect confidential information and strengthen security, the term is generally associated with cybercrime and computer misuse, which amounts to a […]
09/09/26
