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Technology, Customer Authentication and PSD2: payment service providers (and retailers) - are you ready?

25 March 2019

Apparently, we will, globally, spend some $4.9 trillion in e-Commerce transactions by 2021. Smartphones generated over 42% of eCommerce revenues in 2018 and there has been a ten-fold increase in biometric smartphones in the last two years. However, against the backdrop of our increasing transactional reliance on smartphones and other mobile devices, e-Commerce fraud increased by 33% in 2016. This put pressure on the EU to keep up with the way in which we shop and to enhance consumer protection by reducing the potential for fraud.

Dublin LS Mixer @ 6 - the in-house network you should be at!

28 March 2019

Lewis Silkin was delighted to host its first Dublin LS Mixer @ 6 this month for in-house counsel working in the creative, innovative and brand centric sectors in Ireland. The mixer is an opportunity for in-house counsel to hear from Lewis Silkin on the burning issues in their industry but also (and more importantly) to network and benchmark with fellow in-house counsel.

IR35 – What is changing and what you need to do

17 June 2019

The government is committed to cracking down on “disguised employment”. In order to achieve that, the IR35 rules are changing in April 2020.

Ireland: Applying for Irish Citizenship? Do you need to cancel that break to chase the final summer sun?

16 August 2019

On 24 July 2019 the High Court ruled in Roderick Jones v Minister for Justice and Equality that no applicant seeking naturalisation in Ireland can be granted citizenship if they have spent a single day outside of Ireland in the year immediately preceding their citizenship application.

Tokyo 2020 is ready, are you? Ambush Marketing and the Law

04 February 2020

2020 is set to be a whirlwind of international sporting highlights including the UK hosting UEFA Euro 2020 finals and of course, the always eagerly awaited Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Sporting hysteria will ensue amongst a torrent of marketing activity; such big events are invaluable for brand exposure and marketing stunts, but where is the line? We provide you with a guide to ambush marketing to help you promote your brand whilst keeping within the tracks of the law.

Technology and computing in 2020 and beyond – are you ready to live life on the edge?

15 May 2020

Right now, for those in lockdown at home, the answer for many will no doubt be a resounding ‘oh, yes!’ but is the answer the same from a particular technology perspective?

Applying for Hong Kong’s Employment Support Scheme on 25 May? Are you liable for any penalties?

22 May 2020

Hong Kong’s long-awaited Employment Support Scheme will be open for application starting Monday, 25 May 2020.

DaaS – the benefits are clear but beware how you contract for Device as a Service

17 June 2020

Devices as a Service (DaaS) is fast becoming the new normal way to purchase IT hardware. This ‘off-balance sheet’ solution is especially fitting in Covid-19 times where cash preservation is key.

Conditional payments - are you sure you will be paid?

01 July 2020

Consider this scenario: you enter into an agreement to design some plush new downtown apartments. Everyone knows they will sell like hotcakes when they’re completed. Little do you know that an economic downturn is around the corner, and instead of selling out in weeks, your beautifully designed apartments become luxury rentals instead.

Influencers are unionising – what do you need to know?

17 July 2020

As the power of the influencer increases, as does the importance for brands to not only find the perfect talent for their campaign, but to ensure a happy and long-lasting relationship.

If you refuse to even try and settle a dispute – there will be consequences

28 September 2020

All businesses are suffering from the effects of Covid-19 and the various measures being taken to combat the spread of the virus. Disputes are continuing to rise and contracting parties remain desperate to ensure that they receive their contractual entitlements without delay – particularly payment.

Collective redundancy consultation – do you need to look back before moving forward?

02 December 2020

A recent European Court of Justice ruling suggests that employers should look at a “rolling” 90-day period when ascertaining whether collective redundancy consultation is required. While this has potentially significant implications, the end of the Brexit transition period may limit its fallout.

The countdown for the new UK immigration system 2020 and Brexit – are you ready?

21 December 2020

From 1 December 2020 a new immigration system came into force in the UK. It will apply to EEA/Swiss (‘EEA’) nationals from 1 January 2021. Employers should have started preparing for these changes, including understanding the proposed new rules, checking recruitment plans and budgets, obtaining or reviewing a sponsor licence and assisting staff with applications under the EU Settlement Scheme.

Don’t leave IR35 until the last minute – five things you should be doing now

06 January 2021

With less than three months to go until significant changes to the IR35 rules take effect in April 2021, this article sets out five steps that employers should consider taking now.

Personal Data transfers between Ireland and the UK post Brexit – what you need to know and do

15 January 2021

The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (Agreement) was signed on 30 December and governs the trading relationship between those parties after Brexit.

But you promised! Even without a written contract, promises can be enforced and rights given up.

08 April 2021

Broken promises in commercial life can leave businesses in real difficulties. That feels particularly unfair when a party’s only mistake was to take the other at its word. Which is why in the normal course of things businesses should have written contracts to remove risk and uncertainty.

ICO Children’s Code – what do businesses need to know and what should you be doing now?

04 May 2021

At our latest In-House Data Club, Ali Vaziri and Tamsin Hoque brought us up to speed with the ICO’s Age Appropriate Design Code, more commonly known as the Children’s Code, which requires businesses to make necessary changes to their online products and services in order to meet the 15 standards set out in this statutory code of practice.

New Standard Contractual Clauses – what do you need to know?

14 June 2021

On 4 June 2021 the European Commission published the new Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers (new SCCs).