#licensing

#licensing

Wetherspoons has had its eye on a unit on the Strand since 2024, when it first applied for permission from Westminster City Council to open a pub on the site. Back then, the request was denied, with officials noting concerns about noise and disturbance for local residents. But the pub chain persisted. The decision was appealed, forcing the council to reconsider its initial rejection and provide clearer grounds as to why the space couldn't become a pub.

The brand management crew - including leader Authentic Brands Group, WHP Global, Marquee Brands and Bluestar Alliance - have made their mark by focusing in, owning just the brand and working with broad networks of partners for everything else. It's an approach that only kept growing this year. Authentic is the largest player by far, with brands that drive some $32 billion in retail sales annually. With its deal to buy control of the Guess brand, that's slated to grow to $38 billion soon.

Elon Musk said in late November that he's "tried to warn" legacy automakers and "even offered to license Tesla Full Self-Driving, but they don't want it," expressing frustration with companies that refuse to adopt the company's suite, which will eventually be autonomous. Tesla has long established itself as the leader in self-driving technology, especially in the United States. Although there are formidable competitors, Tesla's FSD suite is the most robust and is not limited to certain areas or roadways. It operates anywhere and everywhere.

The shift to remote work has changed how businesses manage their IT infrastructure, with virtual desktop solutions becoming essential for many organisations. As companies expand, they often find themselves at a crossroads when evaluating remote desktop technologies. Citrix, once the leading player in this space, now faces stiff competition from alternatives that offer similar functionality at different price points and with varying deployment models.

It's been accepted wisdom that traditional publishers play a pivotal role in the digital media landscape, with standout editorial content serving as a rich source of premium inventory for advertisers. But that view is increasingly being challenged by the growing impact of AI search, whether it's Perplexity, ChatGPT, or Google AI Overviews. Only last month, Google expanded AI mode to more than 40 new countries and 35 new languages.

Some bad news, folks, as the amazing Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock is going to be delisted on all platforms on November 15. If you want it put simpler, you won't be able to buy the game or any of its DLC after November 15, so if you want a chance to play this amazing strategy game, now is the time to do it. It's on Steam for £33, the PS Store for £25 and Xbox for £24. I'm hopeful that publisher Slitherine might put the game on sale to celebrate it's final days.

Adobe said the Generate Soundtrack feature runs on the Firefly Audio Model. The feature creates commercially safe, fully licensed, studio-quality instrumental tracks that sync with your video footage in seconds, even offering multiple track variations. The commercially safe element of the feature is important, as creators don't have to worry about copyright strikes or takedowns on YouTube or Instagram.

Mr Totland, who managed a property on Roundwood Road in Willesden, was prosecuted at Willesden Magistrates' Court after multiple hazards were uncovered at the address following an investigation by Brent Council officers. The investigation took place after the tenant reported a number of on-going issues at the property, including that the electric cooker and hob were not working posing a safety risk. Officers also uncovered severe damp and mould in the kitchen, as well as the missing bathroom door.

The German business recently sent an email to customers of its virtual private server (VPS) service, notifying them that an extra fee would be levied as of October 30. This charge comprises a monthly fee of £5 (excluding VAT) per Plesk license, which may not seem like much, but because each server a customer operates has its own Plesk license, the extra costs would soon mount up for anyone running more than a few server instances.

Google is requiring developers of cryptocurrency exchanges and wallets to obtain government licenses before publishing apps in 15 jurisdictions to ensure user safety and compliance.

CISPE stated that the agreement allows members to offer Microsoft software to customers on a pay-as-you-go basis through Microsoft's Cloud Solution Program, enhancing privacy for European users.

The Metropolitan Police's licensing department formally opposed the scheme, saying that offering a place for people to drink until the early hours could worsen problems with noise and fighting in the area.

Florida's regulations limit the amount of fat that can be removed during liposuction, and a violation led to the suspension of G-Nouva's surgery license for 15 days.

A proposed new licensing system for London's pedicabs aims to address issues like unregulated fares, unsafe drivers, and noise pollution, potentially implementing changes by next summer.

Chunky Grill & Pizza has applied for a premises license variation to extend late-night operations until 3am, aiming to cater to a growing demand for late-night food options.

Lidl and PLK Chicken UK Ltd have applied for premises licenses in Sutton, seeking to sell alcohol and provide late-night refreshments, respectively.

The deal with Netflix has expired, so as you already know, Poinpy will leave Netflix very soon. For the time being, Poinpy will become unavailable.

Matthew Jones, CEO of YMCA Thames Gateway Group, stated, "By applying for a variation to our existing licence, it means that we could... accommodate more than one celebration event and serve alcohol, at any one time."

A new premises licence application for The Cauliflower Public House aims for extended hours, seeking to operate until 4 AM on weekdays and 5 AM on weekends.

The applicant described the House of Music and Entertainment as a co-working space by day and an events space by night, operating as a members-only club.