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EAT rules in first UK appeal case on European Works Councils
20 March 2019In the UK’s first ever appeal case on European Works Councils (“EWCs”), the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has ruled that a Special Negotiating Body (“SNB”) can continue to exist after the third anniversary of a request to establish a EWC.
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Social media platforms under increasing pressure to protect users from harm
21 March 2019For many of us, using social media has become an integral part of life. However we are increasingly aware of the impact of social media on mental health and the harm that can be caused from exposure to certain content which is easily accessible online, as well as the harm that can be caused from misuse of personal data and data breaches. Access to content promoting terrorism and the increasing prevalence of ‘fake news’ and hate speech have all made headlines recently.
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Employees fined for unlawfully obtaining data
25 March 2019It is not just businesses that need to worry about the long arm of data protection, the Information Commissioner’s Office (“ICO”) has warned, after two employees were convicted of unlawfully accessing personal data and fined
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Programmatically Speaking
28 March 2019What does this year and next hold in store for the sellers and buyers of digital advertising inventory and those in between?
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Lewis Silkin promotes partners in London and Dublin
01 April 2019Linda Hynes, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor and Gavin McNaughton have been promoted to partner at law firm Lewis Silkin LLP.
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Lewis Silkin wins at Legal Business Awards 2019
01 April 2019Richard Miskella won Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2019.
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Lewis Silkin advises Unlimited Group on their acquisition of Direction Group
05 April 2019Lewis Silkin has advised Unlimited Group on their acquisition of one of the UK’s fastest growing B2B marketing agencies, DirectionGroup
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High Court construes TUPE indemnity
08 April 2019The High Court (“HC”) has considered whether a TUPE indemnity for employment payments “which fall due” prior to the transfer date included sums whose payment dates had not yet crystallised.
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Removal of outdated contractual entitlement following transfer was not void
09 April 2019The Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) has upheld a decision that the removal of outdated contractual entitlements following a TUPE transfer was not void, as the sole or principal reason was not the transfer or a reason connected with the transfer
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The impact of protestors on retailers and how to deal with them
12 April 2019Everyone has the right to hold opinions and impart information and ideas including by peaceful assembly and association with others. These are ‘human rights’ which we all enjoy and which protect the right to protest and which may not be interfered with by a public authority. However, whilst the right to protest is enshrined in law, any protest must be lawful and balanced with the rights of others, including those at whom the protest is directed.
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New Employment Permits Regulations in Ireland
16 April 2019The Employment Permits (Amendment) Regulations 2019 ('the Regulations') will take effect from 22 April 2019. They will be a welcome relief in certain sectors struggling to fill roles with EEA citizens.
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Dispute Resolution Update - April 2019
24 April 2019Welcome to our April 2019 Dispute Resolution Update which brings you news and our views on law and practice for dispute resolution. We’ve included articles on domestic disputes and international disputes, including summaries of recent cases. We have also included client guides on key aspects of dispute resolution.
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Tier 1 Entrepreneur visa holders
25 April 2019Due to changes in the Immigration Rules effective from 29 March 2019, existing Tier 1 (Entrepreneur) migrants may only extend their leave in this category if they apply on or before 5 April 2023. They may only apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain on or before 5 April 2025. This means that if you wish to stay in the UK, you must ensure that you meet the requirements for extension and Indefinite Leave to Remain by these dates.
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Meet our Hong Kong team for our Hong Kong Employment Law Seminar and drinks event
25 April 2019Lewis Silkin’s award-winning Hong Kong office is celebrating its fourth anniversary and the recent expansion of its local Hong Kong employment law expertise with the hire of Catherine Leung and Kenneth Leung and its range of services with the introduction of Worksphere Asia.
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Court of Appeal allows inspection of documents despite the risk of foreign prosecution
07 May 2019The Iranian bank, Bank Mellat, has lost its Court of Appeal bid to withhold customer documents from inspection in the English Courts despite the risk that this may expose the bank to prosecution in Iran.
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Lewis Silkin shortlisted for Real Estate Team of the Year award 2019
08 May 2019Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted for the Real Estate Team of the Year award at The Lawyer Awards 2019.
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Selling your business
12 May 2019Many business-owners look to sell at some point. The reasons for selling may vary but often it is the opportunity for an owner to capitalise on the years of hard work that have gone into building up his or her business.
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European Court rules that employers must keep records of actual time worked
16 May 2019The European Court of Justice (“ECJ”) has ruled that employers must keep a record of all hours worked by their workers each day, in order to ensure compliance with the rules on maximum weekly working time and rest breaks.
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INTA 141st Annual Meeting 2019
17 May 2019Our team will be attending the INTA annual meeting in Boston on 18-22 May 2019 and will be hosting an INTA Afternoon tea reception on Sunday 19 May.
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Trade Mark and Design Searches
20 May 2019Whenever a new launch is proposed, whether it is for a product, brand, business name or an advertising campaign, there is always a risk that someone else is already using an identical or a similar name or design. If so, then that party may be entitled to obtain an immediate injunction from the court to prevent the launch and obtain damages for trade mark, design right or copyright infringement and/or passing off.