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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
MLex: The EU’s AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive legislation on artificial intelligence (AI), imposes the bulk of its due-diligence obligations...
The European Commission has issued three additional technical investigatory measures to X (formerly Twitter) regarding its recommender system, as part...
TMT analysis: In 2024, Communications Service Providers (CSPs) identified that AI, automation and machine learning technologies are their top priority...
Ofcom has decided to modify General Conditions C2.11 and C2.12 to remove references to the Phone-paid Services Authority (PSA) and the PSA's Code of...
Ofcom has introduced new regulations requiring telecoms providers to clearly state any price rises in pounds and pence at the point of sale. The...
Latest TMT Practice Notes
Introduction to the EU GDPR and UK GDPRThis Practice Note provides an introduction to both the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, Regulation...
Film and TV glossary T–WFor other common film and TV terms, see: Film and TV glossary A–B, Film and TV glossary C–D, Film and TV glossary E–H, Film...
Film and TV glossary A–BFor other common film and TV terms, see: Film and TV glossary C–D, Film and TV glossary E–H, Film and TV glossary I–L, Film...
TMT News Analysis—Brexit toolkitTMT Brexit News AnalysisLexisNexis® TMT has published News Analysis on a range of issues concerning the implications...
Intellectual property—Brexit tracker [Archived]ARCHIVED: This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained.This Practice Note tracks key IP...
Latest TMT Precedents
IT services agreement—pro-supplierThis agreement is made on [date] (the Commencement Date)Parties1[insert name of supplier] [of OR a company...
Wi-fi terms and conditions of use—business-to-consumerFORTHCOMING CHANGE: On 24 May 2024, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill received...
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...
Latest TMT Q&As
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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...
Defamation—defences
Defamation—defencesDefencesThere are a number of substantive defences to a defamation claim, the majority of which are now, since the Defamation Act...
Do you have definitions of ‘Best Industry Practice’ and ‘Good Industry Practice'?
Defamation—limitation
Defamation—limitationThe ordinary time limit for defamation and malicious falsehood claimsA claimant must commence a claim for defamation within one...
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
Multi-tenancy
Multiple groups of users sharing a single instance of an application which is partitioned to logically isolate each group’s data.
Platform as a service
The provision of access to a cloud platform which allows a customer to deploy software applications on that platform without having to buy and maintain the operating systems, middleware, network, servers or other hardware supporting the platform. Abbreviated to ‘PaaS’.
Single tenancy
An application supporting a single group of users only. Contrast with ‘multi-tenancy’ above.
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