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Hong Kong Government plans to expand the scope of the Sexual Conviction Record Check Scheme
23 July 2024The Hong Kong Government has announced its plans to expand the existing Sexual Conviction Record Check (“SCRC”) scheme to enhance the protection of children and mentally incapacitated persons (“MIPs”) from sexual abuse.
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Promoting positivity in the workplace
22 July 2024Catherine Hayes and Linda Hynes write for Retail News
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AI safety measures: a comparative chart
19 July 2024As technology continues to develop rapidly, legislators and regulators around the world are racing to keep up – or indeed catch up – by implementing measures to protect those whose interests are affected by AI systems.
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People-focused solutions for global skills shortages
18 July 2024Employers worldwide are currently facing significant challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The pandemic and demographic changes have narrowed the recruitment pool and transformed the way we work, prompting employees to seek greater flexibility and autonomy. As a result, employers must innovate by considering a mix of options to meet their staffing needs.
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Welcome to Issue 03 of The Collective Quarterly
17 July 2024Our newest collection of articles explores the trends, opportunities and challenges faced by businesses across the creative economy, tech and science sectors. While there is often a legal aspect to each piece – we are lawyers after all - we also look beyond that to consider wider insights and ideas transforming change.
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Unjust enrichment claim against receiving payment service provider relating to an ‘APP’ fraud can continue to trial
17 July 2024The High Court has rejected an application by the defendant, a receiving Payment Service Provider (PSP), for reverse summary judgment or strike out of an unjust enrichment claim made by a victim of an authorised push payment (APP) fraud.
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King’s Speech 2024: what does it mean for employment law?
17 July 2024Two bills on employment law were just announced in the King’s Speech – an Employment Rights Bill and a draft Equality (Race and Disability) Bill. Here’s our initial take.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Implementing Electric Vehicle Schemes
16 July 2024Employers are increasingly implementing salary sacrifice EV schemes, and with good reason! Not only can these schemes provide a (welcome) reduction in employer national insurance (NI) costs but they can reduce employee tax and NI, and provide staff with access to healthy discounts on the purchase price of EVs. They are also a convenient way for employers to help staff achieve a greener form of driving and can contribute towards an organisation’s own ESG goals. This type of ‘benefit’ can also be another way to help retain staff and to attract new talent, especially those for whom sustainability is an important factor in their choice of employer.
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5 key considerations when entering into a loan agreement
15 July 2024Lending agreements can be quite restrictive on borrowers. If your business is entering into a loan agreement, this article outlines some key considerations for borrowers.
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Tribunal decision shows the cost of failing to follow collective bargaining process
15 July 2024A recent Employment Tribunal decision highlights the costly pitfalls for unionised employers bypassing collective bargaining by making direct offers to employees.
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EAT rules that Irish law applies to European Works Council agreement post-Brexit
15 July 2024The Employment Appeal Tribunal has rejected HSBC European Works Council’s appeal that it continues to exist under UK law and that UK employees are entitled to representation on it. Is it finally clear what Brexit means for EWCs?
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Basics of Consumer Law
11 July 2024Businesses intending to sell goods, services or digital content to consumers in the UK will need to ensure they are doing so in a way that is compliant with UK consumer laws. UK consumer laws are complex and are set out in a number of different pieces of legislation, and so it is important to think carefully about what laws will apply and how.
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Routes to Market Series: Customs
11 July 2024A crucial element of ensuring the smooth running of an international supply chain is for a business to make sure they are compliant with local customs legislation. If you don’t comply, your goods could become stuck at borders.
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Taking reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment: what employers need to know about the new duty
11 July 2024From October 2024, employers will have a new legal obligation to take reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment. What can employers do now to prepare for this duty?
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TUPE takeaways: what is an economic activity?
11 July 2024In the second article of our new TUPE series, we look at a recent EAT decision which held that clinical commissioning was not an “economic activity”, meaning TUPE was not triggered.
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Ads & Brands Law Digest: June 2024
09 July 2024Welcome to the latest edition of our Ads & Brands Law Digest, covering legal and regulatory developments from the last few weeks relevant to advertising, marketing and brand-owning businesses. As usual, for each item we provide a succinct summary accompanied by a link to the full text of the relevant official source or our own report.
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Digital, Commerce & Creative 101: Do I need an Agent, Distributor or Franchisee?
09 July 2024If you are looking to expand your business, there are several models to consider. The key ways to get your goods to market include agency, distribution, and franchising arrangements.
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Routes to Market Series: Consumer
09 July 2024Businesses intending to sell goods to consumers in the UK will need to ensure they are doing so in a way that is compliant with UK consumer laws. UK consumer laws are complex and are set out in a number of different pieces of legislation, including under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (“DMCCA”), and so it is important to think carefully about what laws will apply and how.