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Alex Bazin discusses the intersection of technology and the legal realm on IT Labs’ CTO Confessions podcast
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14 September 2023This conversation offers listeners an understanding of how modern technology augments the expertise of lawyers and simplifies transactional work, revealing the transformative effects of AI and tech innovations.
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Brinsley Dresden interviewed for BBC News: US lawsuit against Burger King
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05 September 2023Our Partner Brinsley Dresden was on BBC News Wednesday 30th August, talking about advertising and marketing law in the context of an upcoming US lawsuit against Burger King.
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A gig in five years: An immersive dream or virtual insanity? Cliff Fluet comments for City AM
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25 August 2023The pandemic is over and live music is back. The amount spent on live music event tickets in July in the UK was up 22 per cent in 2022 compared to 2019, with annual concert spending passing the £2bn threshold for the first time ever, according to data from PRS for Music, which licenses live events.
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Housing crisis: Rise in Irish tech firms using 'employer of record' companies to hire staff abroad. Linda Hynes comments for The Journal
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22 August 2023Ireland-based tech firms are increasingly using ‘employer of record’ (EOR) companies in other countries to hire staff abroad, rather than moving them here due to the struggle of sourcing housing.
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Lewis Silkin’s Corporate team in Cardiff have been nominated for Private Equity/Venture Capital Deal of the Year at the Insider Media Wales Dealmakers Awards
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22 August 2023We are pleased to announce that our Cardiff Corporate team led by Geraint Tilsley has been nominated for the Private Equity/Venture Capital Deal of the Year at the Insider Media Wales Dealmakers Awards.
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Mathew Forde writes on the opportunities and risks of Generative AI for retailers in Retail News
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10 August 2023AI offers exciting opportunities for retailers and consumers alike, but retailers will also need to address the associated risks. In this article Mathew Forde examines the issue of generative AI and identifies the opportunities and risks for retailers and consumers.
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Linda Hynes joins NewsTalk to discuss the European Councils new rules to combat pay discrimination
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31 July 2023The European Council has adopted new rules to combat pay discrimination and help close the gender pay gap in the EU. Under the pay transparency directive, EU companies will be required to share information about how much they pay women and men for work of equal value and take action if their gender pay gap exceeds 5%.
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NetDocuments Brings Responsible AI to the Legal Sector with ndMAX: Alex Bazin comments for NetDocuments
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25 July 2023ndMAX introduces AI-powered solutions that address a range of legal workflows securely inside NetDocuments, helping legal professionals responsibly adopt generative AI technology.
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Pseudonymous or anonymous, that is the question. Ali Vaziri writes for Privacy & Data Protection Journal
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13 July 2023The question of whether data are pseudonymous or anonymous is painfully familiar to those using AI to mine for ever-deeper insights from ever-larger datasets. The answer is not without consequence. If pseudonymous, the GDPR applies with all its restrictions. If anonymous, then it does not.
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When we can expect the government to push ahead with its delayed changes to the NPPF: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Resource
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10 July 2023When the housing department published its consultation on draft changes to national planning policy last December, it said the immediate revisions would take effect this spring. However, the government’s consultation response is yet to appear and officials are reluctant to give a timescale.
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Has gender pay reporting really improved women’s prospects in UK retail? Tom Heys comments for Retail Week
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07 July 2023It’s been six years since the introduction of the legal requirement for large UK companies to report their gender pay gap.
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Laura Ensor and Linda Hynes discuss what the Work Life Balance Act means for Employers in June’s edition of Retail News
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30 June 2023Laura Ensor and Linda Hynes report on the introduction of the new Work Life Balance and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 2023 and provide some practical advice for employers in the retail sector on the steps they need to take in preparation for the commencement of the Act.
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The International Comparative Legal Guide – Digital Business 2023 is now live and available to read online
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08 June 2023The fourth edition of ICLG – Digital Business has been produced in association with Lewis Silkin's James Gill and covers key issues in digital business laws and regulations across 15 jurisdictions.
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Síobhra Rush comments for the Independent on issues surrounding the June deadline for large firms’ gender pay gap data snapshot
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01 June 2023Síobhra Rush of Lewis Silkin explores the issues surrounding the June deadline. Síobhra explains that small firms should consider reporting this year, and that clarity is also needed around pay calculations for part-time workers, contractors, statutory leave and employer pension contributions.
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Retail under attack! Why cybersecurity is important to the sector
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31 May 2023Ali Vaziri writes for Retail News to outline why cyber security is vital for the retail sector. Retailers are a rich source of sensitive data, tempting to cyber criminals and it is no surprise that there have been many high-profile cyber attacks affecting retailers so far in 2023. In this article, Ali discusses protecting your reputation and relationships, credential stuffing and how to detect security incidents.
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Wendy Saunders writes for City A.M. on trading in unbacked crypto assets
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31 May 2023Wendy Saunders of Lewis Silkin examines the recent Treasury Committee report on regulating digital assets and explores whether trading in unbacked crypto assets presents a regulatory dichotomy.
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Supinder Singh Sian comments for HR Magazine on the low-skilled vacancy gap
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24 May 2023Supinder Singh Sian has commented in an article for HR Magazine discussing the impact of post-Brexit restrictions on hiring migrant workers.
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SDR implementation: Taking the time to get it right: Wendy Saunders writes for Professional Adviser
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15 May 2023In October 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published consultation paper CP22/20 Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels. The consultation closed in January 2023. In this update we set out a broad overview of matters covered by the consultation, how it fits into the broader ESG regulatory landscape, where we are now and next steps.
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Síobhra Rush and Sinead Likely write for Retail News and Irish Examiner on neurodiversity in the workplace
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02 May 2023Síobhra Rush and Sinead Likely of Lewis Silkin explore the legal and practical issues around employing people with neurodivergent conditions and how employers in the retail sector can develop a more neurodiverse workforce.
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Trademark developments in the Rebecca Vardy and Coleen Rooney court case - Oliver Fairhurst writes for PRWeek
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28 April 2023Rebecca Vardy trade marks 'Wagatha Christie' - shrewd business or branding misstep?