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Will the EU’s SPC manufacturing waiver weaken European pharma’s IP? Paul Williams writes for Life Sciences Intellectual Property Review
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29 May 2020Despite dire warnings by the US Chamber of Commerce, the impact of the EU’s SPC waiver won’t be known for years, writes Paul Williams.
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Immigration bill barring EU nationals accused of hypocrisy: Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for HR Magazine
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22 May 2020In this article for HR Magazine, Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments on how the government’s immigration bill can be seen as hypocritical for its proposal to end ‘unskilled’ immigration in December, ignoring the fact that many low-earning key workers are EU nationals.
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Worried that furloughing or redundancy could affect your visa? Here’s what you need to know: Joanna Hunt writes for Free Movement
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21 May 2020With the UK still reeling from COVID-19, a mega recession looms. The statistics are sobering; 8 million workers on the government furlough scheme, 2.6 million claims for Universal Credit since the lockdown began and the economy already suffering its biggest contraction since the financial crash in 2008. The economic outlook is ominous and workers fear that a significant rise in unemployment is on the cards.
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Temporary use of vacant land offers chance for collaboration: Anthony van Hoffen writes for Property Week
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12 May 2020Covid-19 space requirements present an unusual opportunity for the property sector to make a difference. Nicola Mathers, Chief Executive of Future of London and development partner Anthony Hoffen discuss the potential temporary use of vacant land during the pandemic and the opportunities for collaboration.
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What happens to furloughed workers when the government scheme ends? Lucy Lewis comments for The Independent
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11 May 2020The coronavirus outbreak has not only caused thousands of deaths around the world but has caused untold damage to the economy: on 7 May the Bank of England warned the pandemic will push the UK economy towards its deepest recession on record.
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Can players refuse to return to football and are they at increased risk of injury? John Shea comments for The Times
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06 May 2020In this article for The Times, John Shea explains the legal standpoint that players have over refusals to return to football amid concerns regarding Covid-19.
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UK's ‘back to work’ plan puts business and unions at odds: James Davies comments for Business Matters
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06 May 2020'Trade unions and business leaders were at loggerheads on Monday night over Boris Johnson’s “back to work” strategy, following claims that employees’ lives could be put at risk as the British prime minister tries to restart the economy.' In this article for Business Matters, James Davies discusses the liability risks that employers face and how those risks can be avoided with health and safety regulations.
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The impact of coronavirus on workforces and global mobility: Naomi Hanrahan-Soar and Despina Stoimenidi comment for HR Magazine
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05 May 2020The impact of COVID-19 has reached almost all aspects of normal everyday life. One of the first areas to become affected was global mobility.
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News focus: Coronavirus is incubator of invention for law firms: Jo Farmer comments for The Law Society Gazette
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04 May 2020Against a backdrop of Covid-19, law firms have come up with a plethora of client-facing instruments, encompassing wills and probate, property and insolvency. Is this the ‘new normal’? In this article for The Law Society Gazette, Jo Farmer comments on Lewis Silkin's new fixed-fee commercial law service, LS Assist.
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City firm commoditises commercial law advice: Jo Farmer, Alex Kelham and Giles Crown comment for Legal Futures
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29 April 2020In this article for Legal Futures, Jo Farmer, Alex Kelham, and Giles Crown comment on the newly launched LS Assist service; a new low-cost commercial law service, using a subscription model and fixed fees, as a “direct response” to the needs of business clients hit by Covid-19.
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Lewis Silkin sets up fixed-cost commercial law service: Jo Farmer and Alex Kelham comment for New Law Journal
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28 April 2020The product, LS Assist, operates on a fixed-fee monthly subscription-style model. It will be led by partners Jo Farmer and Alex Kelham, supported by a team of senior associates and associates from across the firm’s commercial practice group.
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How furloughed workers can earn extra money AND help feed Britain: Colin Leckey comments for Metro
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28 April 2020Millions of furloughed workers have been urged to help out picking fruit and veg during the harvest to stop crops spoiling in the fields. In this article for Metro, Colin Leckey comments on how furloughed workers can negotiate with their employers about carrying out this essential work during their furlough periods.
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How legal changes can keep planning and development open during the coronavirus epidemic: Sara Hanrahan writes for The Planner
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24 April 2020The Law Society has requested a slew of changes to the English planning system to enable planning and development to continue during the coronavirus epidemic and the post-lockdown period, as Sara Hanrahan explains in this article for The Planner.
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How can you deal with employees who spill company secrets? Roberta Pasemko comments for HR Grapevine
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24 April 2020Employers keep company secrets close to their chest, but what happens if a worker chooses to divulge this information with the public. Find out more below as Roberta Pasemko comments in an article for HR Grapevine.
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Employee Covid-19 tests shrouded in legal uncertainties: Vince Toman comments for Personnel Today
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21 April 2020Employers looking to implement their own Covid-19 testing procedures for staff, particularly in countries where relatively little testing has taken place, need to fully consider the legal implications before proceeding.
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What is a convertible loan note? Future Fund scheme explained: Timothy Leeson writes for Growth Business
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21 April 2020The government's £500m Future Fund offers up to £5m to growth companies through convertible growth notes. In this article for Growth Business, Timothy Leeson explains the pros and cons of convertible loan notes.
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The Law Society calls for urgent planning fixes: Sara Hanrahan writes for Estates Gazette
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21 April 2020The planning committee for the City of London and the wider national planning committee joined forces to consider the legislative changes introduced since the outbreak of Covid-19. Sara Hanrahan, our Head of Planning discusses the current legislation and how it could provide the building blocks for the future.
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Challengers to the Global Law Firms: James Davies comments for The Lawyer
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20 April 2020International networks are re-evaluating their purpose while facing growing competitions. Some have vowed to go toe-to-toe with major international law firms and compete for multi-jurisdictional clients.
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NDAs and #MeToo in the eCommerce industry: what next? Saffron O'Gorman writes for Essential Retail
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17 April 2020Since the unstoppable rise of the #MeToo movement, sexual harassment has continued to be a major concern in all UK workplaces. In this article for Essential Retail, Saffron O'Gorman discusses the focus on the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) or confidentiality agreements to cover up sexual harassment.
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Laws against discrimination in Hong Kong can help advance diversity and inclusion: Catherine Leung comments for People Matters
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16 April 2020In an article for People Matters, Catherine Leung discusses how the prohibition of discrimination has had a positive effect on diversity and inclusion in Hong Kong.