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  • Olympism - a protected belief?

    21 August 2012

    It has now been a while since the stunning Olympic cauldron was extinguished and TeamGB’s most successful ever games drew to a close. But there are signs the Olympic spirit may have permeated the nation, leaving a lasting impression.

  • Are documents generated in the course of an investigation protected by litigation privilege?

    01 May 2018

    Two recent cases concerning the applicability of litigation privilege to documents generated in the course of investigations show that it is easier to obtain that protection where the subject of the investigation is a civil rather than criminal matter.

  • ‘Gender critical’ beliefs are protected philosophical beliefs

    16 June 2021

    The Employment Appeal Tribunal has ruled that “gender critical” beliefs are protected philosophical beliefs for equality law purposes, while confirming that a belief in “gender identity” is also a protected characteristic. This means that it is unlawful to discriminate against someone because they do or do not hold either of those beliefs.

  • Brexit – the prospective changes in company law for private and overseas companies

    05 February 2020

    This article is to update you on, and explain the expected timing as to, the changes in company law for private and overseas companies to be brought about by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. In practice, only companies with a connection to the EEA will be impacted and the action points for them will be fairly minimal.

  • The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction

    02 September 2021

    The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction. This guide provides an outline of the civil litigation process in the English courts. It sets out the key points to bear in mind when bringing or defending a claim in England.

  • “Once privileged, always privileged”

    24 October 2019

    The Court of Appeal has held that legal advice privilege attaching to communications between a company client and its lawyers survived the dissolution of the company client, even where the Crown had disclaimed its interest in the documents concerned.

  • Privilege disapplied: the “iniquity” exception

    06 August 2019

    In an application brought by a hotel portfolio company (in liquidation) for a declaration that it was entitled to disclose a number of documents within its possession, the High Court has considered when the “iniquity” exception will apply to legal professional privilege. So what is the iniquity exception and what does a party need to establish in order to rely on it?

  • Brexit – the post Halloween picture as to the minor changes in company law for private and overseas companies

    01 November 2019

    Now that we didn’t leave the EU on 31 October 2019, this article is to update you on, and explain the timing as to, the few changes in company law for private and overseas companies, to be brought about by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. In practice, only companies with a connection to the EEA will be impacted and the action points for them will be fairly minimal.

  • Instaglum: Instagram fined €405m over children's data privacy

    07 October 2022

    Ireland's supervisory authority has levied a record breaking fine of €405 million against the social media platform Instagram, following an investigation into its handling of children's data privacy.

  • In Conversation with Anna Josse, Founder and CEO of Prism The Gift Fund

    29 November 2022

    “Philanthropy is inherently personal; there are as many reasons for giving as there are people who give. We’ve found that not only would many people like to give more, but that others would be happy to start if they weren’t intimidated by the complexities of charitable giving.” We spoke to Anna Josse, Founder, CEO of Prism the Gift Fund to get the low down on effective giving vehicles, Donor Advised Funds.

  • The FCA New Consumer Duty: Principle 12 is here

    19 August 2022

    The Consumer Duty sets the standard of care that firms should provide to customers in retail financial markets.

  • CMA poised to get personal on pricing algorithms!

    27 January 2021

    The CMA has published an eye-opening paper on algorithms, showing how they can, if misused, reduce competition in digital markets and cause harm to consumers.

  • Pricing and discount claims: WAS misleading, NOW compliant

    28 August 2024

    In August 2024, the CMA issued updated guidance on reference pricing. As the consumer law REVOLUTION continues in the UK, this latest development offers important insight into the CMA’s approach to discount claims, and introduces important new standards.

  • High price for high heels?

    15 May 2016

    A female employee has hit the headlines after being sent home without pay on her first day as a receptionist by her agency Portico…for refusing to wear high heels.

  • ‘Living in the dark ages’ - pregnancy and maternity discrimination at interview

    21 February 2018

    Fresh out of my first year at university and applying for a summer job at a pub, I was slightly taken aback when the interviewer asked whether I had children, in a tone that implied “no” was the right answer… Back then, with no children, I simply answered the question - but it made me wonder.

  • ICO consults on new direct marketing code of practice

    17 January 2020

    On 8 January 2020 the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a consultation on a draft direct marketing code of practice which is intended to “provide practical guidance” to help organisations comply with data protection and e-privacy rules – particularly those set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) – in respect of direct marketing activities.

  • The menopause: legal and practical issues for Irish employers

    06 July 2021

    In Ireland, nearly 600,000 women are affected by the perimenopause or menopause at any one time. Many in the workforce are therefore affected, so employers need to be aware of the issues and how best to provide support.

  • “LURB” - Practical Planning Points for Developers

    17 May 2022

    The Government finally issued the long awaited Planning Bill on 11 May repackaged as “The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill” (“LURB”). The LURB covers a wide range of proposals or “missions” for levelling-up the country as well as planning reforms.

  • Gambling Advertising: ASA and CAP move the goal posts for footballers and celebs

    06 April 2022

    Following an 18 month consultation period, the ASA today announced that it will be changing the rules when it comes to who can appear in gambling ads.

  • The Adlaw Insights podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint

    13 September 2024

    In this series, our Co-Heads of the Advertising & Marketing legal team, Brinsley Dresden, and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, talk about advertising law, regulation, and anything that is interesting, unexpected, and important in the world of advertising marketing in the UK.

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