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The EC’s Digital Fitness Check: Could additional legislation for Video Games Companies be on the horizon?
22 October 2024Regulation could go further to protect gamers’ wellbeing, suggests European Commission report
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How do I apply for an eVisa?
22 October 2024If you do not have a UKVI account already, follow the below steps.
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UK immigration document phase-out (eVisas) FAQs
22 October 2024The eVisa roll-out involves the replacement of physical immigration documents with digital immigration status. Most holders of physical documents are able to apply for an eVisa and should aim to do so by 31 December 2024.
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Horizon Scanner - Intellectual Property for Chinese Businesses
18 October 2024At Lewis Silkin we are constantly monitoring the legal landscape and liaising with policymakers and regulators. This enables us to stay informed about how law and regulation will change in key areas for our clients.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: All’s ‘fair’ in love and contracts – a brief look at the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977
18 October 2024When businesses contract with each other, the English common law principle of freedom to contract means that those businesses are, in general, free to agree the contractual terms that they choose. This contrasts with the position when businesses contract with consumers, where the law steps in to impose requirements to protect consumers.
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Menopause and mental health: addressing the invisible symptoms
17 October 202418 October 2024 marks World Menopause Day. As the Employment Rights Bill brings this into the spotlight as a workplace priority, with the proposal that employers develop supportive action plans, we focus on the impact the menopause can have on mental health and the potential knock-on effects at work.
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Employment Rights Bill unpacked: day one unfair dismissal rights
17 October 2024How will the Employment Rights Bill change unfair dismissal law? And what - if anything - can employers do to prepare? Our article takes a deep dive into the issues.
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Price fixing – traps for the unwary
17 October 2024This insight looks at various forms of price fixing that sometimes take place in the context of commercial agreements, and the very serious risks such behaviour can cause. Most businesses do not consciously set out to infringe competition law by engaging in price fixing; it is more often something they fall into through lack of awareness while seeking to protect their brand and promote their business’s interests. Increasing awareness of competition law is a relatively easy way to avoid the serious consequences of going wrong.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: An overview of Open versus Closed Book Contracts and our 5 tips for success!
17 October 2024Open book contracts offer cost transparency, while closed book contracts conceal costs. Success hinges on collaboration, clarity, and robust contract oversight.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Do I need a non-compete obligation?
15 October 2024Commonly referred to as exclusivity clauses, a non-compete obligation is often included in employment contracts whereby a contractual party may require another party to comply to protect its business interests.
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High Court considers cryptocurrency status in English law and key aspects of cryptocurrency fraud claims
15 October 2024For the first time following a full trial, the English High Court in D’Aloia v Persons Unknown, Bitkub and others [2024] EWHC 2342 (Ch) has confirmed that cryptocurrency, specifically USD Tether (USDT), can be traced and can constitute property under English law. The court also made observations as to key legal and evidential links needed in the context of cryptocurrency fraud.
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With less than a week to go the implementation deadline, only two Member States have notified the Commission of their national transposition of NIS2
14 October 2024EU Member States have until 17 October 2024 (Deadline) to adopt and publish national laws which comply with the EU’s new cyber security laws, commonly known as NIS2.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: As the operator of a business-to-consumer online platform, what consumer law issues should you be thinking about?
14 October 2024From a legal perspective, online platforms, including marketplace platforms, are amongst the most complex, and most regulated, business models in the UK. With the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (“DMCC Act”), the potential for eye-watering fines, and the new powers given to the Competition and Market Authority (“CMA”), if you are an online platform, understanding and complying with consumer laws should be at the forefront of your agenda.
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Employment Rights Bill unveiled
11 October 2024The much-hyped and long-awaited Employment Rights Bill has finally been published along with a Next Steps paper explaining how Labour is putting its Plan to Make Work Pay into practice. Here’s our take on the Bill and what it means for employers.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: How can IT system integrations be delivered on time and on budget?
11 October 2024Whether driven by the need to replace legacy systems, add new functionality, join-up applications or get new products to market, systems integration projects are usually time sensitive, costly and inherently complex. If not managed correctly, they risk going over budget, being delayed and/or not meeting business requirements. In this latest instalment of our 101 series, we discuss five common issues and ways to de-risk them.
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Baby Loss Awareness Week: how to support your employees
11 October 2024Baby Loss Awareness Week will be recognised in the UK from 9 to 15 October 2024. We consider what support can be provided to employees impacted by pregnancy and baby loss.
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Lewis Silkin has acted for Engineered Foam Products Limited
10 October 2024Engineered Foam Products Limited acquire Springvale EPS
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MAC call for evidence on financial requirements for family visas
09 October 2024The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) is currently undertaking a review of the financial requirements for family visa routes. There is currently an open call for evidence, through which stakeholders can provide their perspectives on the minimum income requirement and adequate maintenance test. If you wish to respond, either as an individual or representative of an organisation, you will need to do so by 11 December 2024.
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The consequences of minimum salary corrections on visa sponsorship in work routes
09 October 2024New Immigration Rules contain salary corrections to specific occupation codes eligible for Skilled Worker, Scale-Up and Global Business Mobility visa sponsorship. The Home Office pre-warned sponsors of salary reductions, but they did not announce that there would also be salary increases.
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Winning the talent war in Hong Kong
09 October 2024The last three years has seen a seismic shift not only in the way employees want to work in Hong Kong but also in the labour pools which are available to employers. Post-covid remote working, an ageing workforce, an exodus of expatriates and Hong Kongers leaving following the implementation of the National Security Law and a general skills shortage means competition in Hong Kong is fierce and employers are having to strategise on how to address the issue of talent and staff retention to remain competitive.