In a recent interesting decision (Fitzroy Robinson Ltd v Mentmore Towers Ltd), the High Court was asked to address this issue. Although the case turned largely on its facts, it provides guidance on the potential consequences of deliberately not informing a client that a key person has left or will be leaving. Background Fitzroy Robinson … Read more
Ofcom has recently published two adjudications giving guidance on how it interprets the Broadcasting Code rules relating to programme sponsorship. Section 9 of Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code regulates the sponsorship of programmes. The relevant Rules are as follows: Rule 9.4 A sponsor must not influence the content and/or scheduling of a channel or programme in such a way as … Read more
Ofcom has recently published two adjudications which give guidance on the promotion of products and services within programmes. The following are the relevant provisions of Ofcom’s Broadcasting Code: Rule 10.3 Products and services must not be promoted in programmes. Rule 10.4 No undue prominence may be given in any programme to a product or service. “Undue prominence” … Read more
