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Articles by Steven Sidkin
The Enforceability Of Non-compete Restrictions In Agency, Distribution, Supply And Franchise Agreements
The enforceability of non-compete restrictions after an agency, distribution, or franchise agreement has come to an end can be an important factor in deciding how to proceed in many situations. With two recent judgments in the Court of Appeal on the subject, do we now have clear guidance as to what is and what is not reasonable when it comes to the duration and extent of such restrictions?
Unsustainable Sustainability? How To Make Sure Your Environmental Claims Stick
In last month's issue of Fashion Focus we considered the consequences of fashion brands falling foul of the Competition and Market Authority's Green Claims Code. But with no standardised way to measure whether the materials used to produce a particular piece are sustainable or not, consumers face confusing claims and counterclaims. This is where the Green Claims Code checklist comes in.
"Pure" Intermediaries v. Commercial Agents
Can an intermediary acting for a supplier or purchaser, also be a commercial agent, and why does this matter? Whilst intermediary or agent may seem to be a distinction without a difference, the High Court judgment last month in RSW International v Purple Surgical Manufacturing highlighted its significance. Principals will have a vested interest in determining the nature of an intermediary's role, given the bearing that this could have on the scope of a principal's liabilities.
When Does An Agent Lose The Right To Compensation Or Indemnity?
Introduction Is it possible to contract out of the entitlement of a commercial agent to compensation or indemnity under the Commercial Agents Regulations? The standard answer is no. Indeed, the Regulations state that the principal and the agent may not derogate from the relevant provisions of the Regulations to the detriment of the agent before the agency contract expires. A similar provision is found in the EU Agents Directive.
How Green Are You? What Can Happen To Fashion Brands Falling Foul Of The Green Claims Code?
On 29 July 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority announced that it was investigating the sustainability claims made by ASOS, Asda, and Boohoo about the eco-friendly nature of their fashion products. This follows earlier announcements by the CMA here and here and is part of a wider investigation by the CMA into misleading environmental claims.
Greenwashing Your Clothes? What The Fashion Industry Needs To Know
UK: Greenwashing Your Clothes? What The Fashion Industry Needs To Know 11 November 2021 by Steven Sidkin and Lucy Coffey Fox Williams Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Introduction The fashion industry has faced significant criticism for some time about its impact on the global environment, so it is easy to see why fashion businesses are increasingly keen to promote sustainability and "eco" products.
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