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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Tech World: What UK startups need to know about freedom of movement post-Brexit
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02 September 2019Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has commented in an article for Tech World which discusses the governments announcement that current freedom of movement rules "will end on 31 October when the UK leaves the EU".
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Kathryn Weaver writes for Human Resources Online: Absence from work: Rights and responsibilities of HR during Hong Kong protests
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02 September 2019Kathryn Weaver has written an article for Human Resources Online on the issues/responsibilities that HR face around employees taking a day of sick leave to attend the Hong Kong protests.
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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Bloomberg: Rise in Hong Kong residents applying for UK visas
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28 August 2019Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has commented in an article for Bloomberg that discusses the recent rise in Hong Kong residents applying for UK visas.
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Kathryn Weaver interviewed for Vantage Asia: Employers duties during Hong Kong’s summer of unrest
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28 August 2019Head of Lewis Silkin’s Hong Kong office, Kathryn Weaver, discusses how employers need to be aware of their rights and responsibilities in light of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong.
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Oliver Fairhurst and JJ Shaw write for LawInSport: Cheating in video games – lessons from Blizzard’s successful case against cheat and bot developer
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27 August 2019Oliver Fairhurst and JJ Shaw have written an article for LawInSport. The article discusses the claim that was recently won against a developer of cheat software by Blizzard, the video game developer and publisher behind hugely successful games such as World of Warcraft, Starcraft and Overwatch.
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Ireland: Catherine Hayes writes for Thomson Reuters: Key differences between UK and Irish employment law
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27 August 2019Catherine Hayes has written an article for Thomson Reuters that discusses the differences between UK and Irish employment law that employers should be aware of.
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Joanna Hunt comments for People Management: No-deal Brexit could abruptly end freedom of movement, says Home Office
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20 August 2019Joanna Hunt has commented in an article for People Management which discusses the Home Office's announcement that the UK could abruptly end freedom of movement upon leaving the EU on 31 October if no deal is reached.
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Oliver Fairhurst comments for The Daily Mail and The Mirror: Meghan Markle's favourite make up artist wins legal battle against Aldi
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19 August 2019Oliver Fairhurst has commented in articles for The Daily Mail and The Mirror that discuss the news that Meghan Markle's favourite make-up artist Charlotte Tilbury has won a copyright battle after budget supermarket Aldi ripped off her cosmetic kit.
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Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for The Guardian and The Times: Philadelphia ad banned over cheesy joke about hapless dads
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14 August 2019Geraint Lloyd-Taylor has commented in articles for The Guardian, The Times and a number of news sites. In the articles Geraint discusses two adverts that have become the first to be banned by the ASA under new rules designed to reduce gender stereotyping.
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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar writes for Free Movement: Comment: Boris’s science visa promises ring hollow
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13 August 2019Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has written an article for Free Movement which discusses Boris Johnson's announcement that there will be sweeping changes to the UK immigration system for scientists.
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Ireland: Linda Hynes and Declan Groarke interviewed for PDP Journal: GDPR in the workplace - 5 key questions to ask
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06 August 2019In an article for PDP Journal, Linda Hynes, Partner and Declan Groarke suggest key questions for employers to consider when reviewing workplace practices.
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Audrey Whyte writes for Irish Legal News: Luas driver re-engaged as dismissal held to be a disproportionate sanction
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30 July 2019Audrey Whyte has written an article for Irish Legal News on a recent Labour Court decision that reminds employers that they could be ordered to re-employ employees they have unfairly dismissed.
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Alan Hunt comments for IP Pro Magazine: Live-action Lion King remake leaked online
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24 July 2019In an article for IP Pro Magazine, Alan Hunt comments on the news that Disney’s live-action remake of the Lion King has been leaked online by notorious pirate site Tamilrockers.
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Joanna Hunt writes for LexisNexis: UK Immigration Rules - discriminatory against women?
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24 July 2019Joanna Hunt has written an article for Lexis Nexis that discusses the extent to which the UK Immigration Rules can be seen as discriminatory against women.
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Victoria Goode comments for Accountancy Age: Industry experts give their take on impending IR35 legislation
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22 July 2019Victoria Goode has commented in an article for Accountancy Age that discusses last weeks revelation that HMRC are scrutinising television presenters to determine whether they will be subject to new IR35 tax regulations.
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Laura Farnsworth features for Briefing Magazine: Hop Performers
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18 July 2019Laura Farnsworth is the focus of an article for Briefing Magazine that discusses why the launch of Lewis Silkin's flexibly resourced fixed-fee offering, rockhopper, was a step forward in the fields of both client relationships and people management.
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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar writes for HR Magazine: Reassure your EEA employees that it's not too bleak
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17 July 2019Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has written an article for HR Magazine discussing the uncertainty that EEA nationals may still be facing with the confusion of Brexit and what employers can do to reassure them.
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Giles Crown and Richard Miskella profiled for the New Law Journal
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16 July 2019In a joint New Law Journal Profile, our newly appointed joint managing partners Giles Crown & Richard Miskella discuss challenges, chances & a changing profession.
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Jessica Bowman comments for Lexis Nexis: Are family-friendly facilities the way forward for the workplace?
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16 July 2019Jessica Bowman has commented in an article for Lexis Nexis which discusses the implications of 'family-friendly' facilities in the workplace for both employers and employees.
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New Law Journal reports on leadership change at Lewis Silkin
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15 July 2019The New Law Journal have reported on the upcoming changes to our senior leadership team, with Ian Jeffrey due to step down on 30 September 2019.