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Intellectual Property, The Shape of Things: Mathew Forde writes for Retail News
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22 March 2023If a new product incorporates stand-out design features and has enduring sales potential, then protection through registration will always be advisable.
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Linda Hynes comments on The 'Great Unretirement' in RTÉ Business News
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20 March 2023As fears of Covid-19 subside and worries around the rising cost-of-living take over, many older people are returning to the workforce, a movement known as the 'Great Unretirement'.
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Holiday entitlement consultation: Lewis Silkin’s response
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09 March 2023We have submitted a response to the government’s consultation on calculating holiday entitlement for part-year and irregular hours workers. Whilst reform in this area would be very welcome, we note that when it comes to the detail, one size does not fit all.
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‘Landmark moment’ or ‘PR exercise?’ What football thinks of new independent regulator: John Shea comments for The Athletic
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07 March 2023The UK government has announced plans for an independent regulator of English football aimed to better test potential new owners, ensure clubs are run sustainably and stop sides from joining breakaway leagues. John Shea provides insight into what this means for the industry.
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What Sponsors can learn from the 2022 World Cup beer fiasco: JJ Shaw writes for LawInSport
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07 March 2023Following the 2022 World Cup beer fiasco, JJ Shaw looks at the different methods that sponsoring entities can implement in order to protect their interests.
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ChatGPT, AI and journalism: Legal and ethical pitfalls explained. JJ Shaw writes for the Press Gazette
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02 March 2023Lawyer JJ Shaw examines the potential implications of using AI in the newsroom.
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New Regulations on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions: Linda Hynes and Sinead Likely write for Retail News
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27 February 2023Linda Hynes and Sinead Likely of Lewis Silkin report on the key implications of new Regulations on Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions that employers in the retail sector need to know.
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Could UK build a national large language AI model to power tools like ChatGPT? James Gill comments for Tech Monitor
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23 February 2023Countries around the world are developing national AI models. Industry experts say Britain should do the same.
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Meta fine: personalised ads in the firing line. Bryony Long writes for PLC Magazine
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20 February 2023For those hoping for a slightly quieter year in the world of data protection, the new year has already gone off with a bang and regulators are now turning their line of fire to personalised advertising.
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Litigation commenced against the developers of AI image generation software
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07 February 2023Katfriends Adrian Aronsson-Storrier and Oliver Fairhurst from Lewis Silkin report on recent litigation in the UK against the developers of AI generation software. This litigation has arisen amongst a flurry of recent interest in AI generated works.
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How the regulatory tide is turning against greenwashing brands in 2023: Brinsley Dresden comments for The Drum
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26 January 2023Legal experts and regulatory bodies explain how brands will find it more difficult to greenwash their products in 2023.
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Key trends Irish SME employers need to watch in 2023 - Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes write for ThinkBusiness
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19 January 2023Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes highlight the key employment trends that SME business owners need to know about in the year ahead.
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The key employment law developments of 2022 - Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes comment for ThinkBusiness
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21 December 20222022 was a momentous year for employment law in Ireland. Síobhra Rush and Linda Hynes round up the key developments.
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Work Christmas Party Tips - Linda Hynes talks to Jennifer Zamparelli on RTÉ radio 2
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21 December 2022Jennifer Zamparelli chats to Linda Hynes, Employment Partner of Lewis Silkin Ireland about how to keep you and your boss out of trouble at festive work celebrations.
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What the appointment of Lucy Frazer as housing minister means for planning: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
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23 November 2022The former barrister is regarded as a safe pair of hands who believes in the importance of community involvement in planning and the delivery of infrastructure alongside new housing, according to political insiders.
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Ad tech report - The Project X Institute - Recommendations for the European Addressable Advertising Ecosystem
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23 November 2022Ad tech report - Recommendations for the European Addressable Advertising Ecosystem
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Síobhra Rush joined Petula Martyn to discuss the right to request remote working on RTÉ Radio 1 Business News
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14 November 2022In Ireland, a new law aimed at giving employees the right to request remote work is to be included in the work life balance bill which is expected to be delivered by the end of the year.
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Hybrid working: 'There's no one size fits all approach'. Linda Hynes comments for RTÉ
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14 November 2022It may be the new normal, but most companies are still trying to figure out what hybrid working means for them - and their workforce.
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Adidas follows Balenciaga in cutting ties with Ye - Alan Hunt comments for Vogue Business
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27 October 2022The German sportswear brand is ending production of its Yeezy collaboration with immediate effect, saying it “does not tolerate anti-semitism and any other sort of hate speech”.
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Legislative Void Leaves Firms Guessing on Ethnicity Pay Gaps - Tom Heys comments for Law360
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19 October 2022After explosive protests in 2020, ethnicity pay gap reporting has become a linchpin of diversity and inclusion policies for a growing number of employers. But, without formal reporting requirements from the government, lawyers say organizations that make the leap are in uncharted waters.