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Lewis Silkin expands top-ranked media & entertainment team with key hire
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01 October 2015Lewis Silkin today announces the appointment of digital media expert David Deakin as a partner in the firm’s renowned Media, Brands and Technology (MBT) team. He joins Lewis Silkin from Wiggin LLP where he drove many digital media initiatives.
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Lewis Silkin team completes the 24 Peaks Challenge and raises over £25,000 for the RBHHC Hybrid Theatre Appeal
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30 September 2015A team from City law firm Lewis Silkin has successfully completed the 24 Peaks Challenge in order to raise much-needed funds for the firm’s chosen charity, the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity. The charity is particularly special to Lewis Silkin following the loss of James Levy last year, a sadly missed colleague and friend who was cared for at the Royal Brompton Hospital.
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Lewis Silkin sees big gains in this year's Legal 500 rankings
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21 September 2015City law firm Lewis Silkin LLP has made significant gains for a number of its teams and specialisms in the latest Legal 500 rankings.
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No break for KitKat as EU court rules against monopolies of shapes
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16 September 2015James Sweeting has been quoted in an article by The Independent which looks at the European Court of Justice’s decision that the shape of Nestlé’s famous four-finger KitKat bar does not merit a trademark.
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Fired currency traders won't leave quietly
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15 September 2015James Davies has been quoted in an article by Bloomberg News which looks at the growing number of lawsuits related to fired currency traders, as a result of the investigations into the manipulation of foreign-exchange markets.
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In-house service reflects workforce ‘shift’
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14 September 2015Russell Brimelow comments in The Law Society Gazette on LS In-house, our in-house resourcing service in relation to shifting patterns in legal resourcing.
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The changing role of the employment lawyer
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08 September 2015Russell Brimelow and Michael Burd have written an article for HR Magazine on the changing role of employment lawyers and the introduction of new services to meet the demands of an ever evolving regulatory landscape.
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Tokyo Olympics logo scrapped after copyright claim
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02 September 2015James Sweeting has been quoted in an article by the World Intellectual Property Review which examines the reasons behind the withdrawal of the current emblems of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Virginia shooting raises questions around whether Facebook and Twitter should shut off autoplay when graphic videos circulate
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01 September 2015Jo Farmer has been quoted in an article by The Drum which discusses the use of autoplay functions by Facebook and Twitter following the tragic shooting of two journalists last week in Virginia. Jo comments on how the feature becomes problematic when viewers get no warning that they’re about to see potentially distressful content.
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Lewis Silkin successfully defends Trust Risk Group SpA in the High Court
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28 July 2015Lewis Silkin has successfully defended its client Trust Risk Group S.p.A. (“TRG”) against an anti-arbitration injunction brought by AmTrust Europe Limited (“AmTrust”).
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Relaxation of Sunday trading hours and problems for retailers from a property perspective
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25 July 2015Rachel-Francis-Lang's letter to The Grocer highlighting the problems for retailers from a property perspective, should Sunday trading hours be relaxed, has been featured in the 25th July edition of the publication.
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Corruption crisis leaves Fifa in limbo
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23 July 2015Alex Kelham has been quoted in an article by SportsPro Magazine. Following the arrest of a number of senior officials and marketing executives and the impending departure of Sepp Blatter, its longstanding president, the article examines Fifa's uncertain future and the possible backlash from sponsors.
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Union reforms will provoke backlash
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23 July 2015Colin Leckey has been quoted in an article by The Times which examines the Trade Union Bill published last week - highlighting the significant changes to the law on strike ballots, staffing, and picketing.
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Lewis Silkin takes on the 24 Peaks Challenge for charity
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17 July 2015A team from City law firm Lewis Silkin will be putting their endurance to the test when they take on the 24 Peaks Challenge this September to raise much-needed funds for the firm’s chosen charity, The Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals.
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Fox 'Poltergeist' clown ad cleared by ASA
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15 July 2015Brinsley Dresden has been quoted in an article by The Drum which discusses the Advertising Standards Authority’s decision to ‘clear’ an outdoor bus and poster campaign to promote the Twentieth Century Fox Films horror movie Poltergiest.
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11 Lewis Silkin partners listed in Who's Who Legal 2015
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14 July 2015Lewis Silkin is pleased to announce that 11 partners in their Employment, Reward and Immigration team have been listed in this year’s edition of Who’s Who Legal 2015 - more than double the number of lawyers listed in respect of any other UK firm.
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What’s new copycat?
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14 July 2015After research by a consumer group revealed the extent of copycat packing in the UK, James Sweeting examines the challenge facing brand owners
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Employers start move to flexible contracts in era of robotics
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10 July 2015James Davies has been quoted in an article by The Global Legal Post. The article examines how a new era of greater mechanisation might be ushering in 'the need for workers to embrace change' rather than expecting a high degree of job security.
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The Changing World of the Employment Lawyer
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09 July 2015With technological advancements and the impact of globalisation on business needs leading to a shift in client demands, Michael Burd explores the changing role of the employment lawyer in this evolving environment.
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If you say something sexist at work, will you lose your job?
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30 June 2015Michael Burd has been quoted in an article by The Telegraph which looks at the possible repercussions of making sexist remarks in the workplace following Sir Tim Hunt's comments and subsequent resignation.