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Brexit and European Works Councils - a status update and what you need to do next
29 January 2019The final form of Brexit remains uncertain as does its impact on European Works Councils (“EWCs”), the area of employment law that it will most immediately and profoundly affect. This article guides you through the current state of play and suggests how best to prepare for what might happen to your existing UK law-governed EWC arrangements.
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No Deal Brexit - The rights of EU nationals after 29th March 2019
29 January 2019The Government has released some information on the status and rights of EU nationals in the event of a “No Deal” Brexit.
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The use of mediation in sports disputes
25 January 2019With sports disputes being on the increase, it is becoming more important for parties to consider using alternative means to resolve disputes instead of the more traditional route of proceeding to arbitration or court proceedings. Mediation is commonly used to resolve commercial disputes but with sports disputes, it is not used as often despite its many benefits.
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APAC Bulletin - January 2019
25 January 2019Welcome to the January 2019 edition of our APAC Bulletin covering the latest employment and immigration updates across the region.
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Sports Q&A - What are your top five legal tips for the transfer window?
25 January 2019Whether you’re a junior lawyer whose recently started work in a football club or are just a fan who wants to know what legal issues might be holding up a deal to get a player signed, this month's Q+A on the top five legal tips for the transfer window should be of interest.
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“Settled Status” and supporting employees through Brexit
23 January 2019Following the Government’s announcement of its plan for EU nationals and their family members after Brexit, many UK employers are struggling to understand the potential effects on their employees.
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Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for BBC News, The Times and The Financial Times: Social media stars agree to declare when they post ads
Press
23 January 2019Geraint Lloyd-Taylor has commented in articles for BBC News, The Times and The Financial Times which discuss the recent agreement from sixteen social media stars to clearly state if they have been paid or received any gifts or loans of products they endorse online.
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Jumping on the bandwagon – New Irish law introduced to provide security and predictability of working hours for employees on insecure contracts and those working variable hours
23 January 2019The President of Ireland Michael D Higgins signed the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 (“the Act”) into law last month on Christmas Day, although it is not due to come into force until the first week of March. This gives employers some time to consider the changes the Act will implement, time to update working practices, policies and contracts, and time to “jump on the bandwagon” (pun intended – see below).
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PM announces EU Settlement Scheme fee has been dropped
22 January 2019The Prime Minister, Theresa May, has announced in a speech to the House of Commons today that the fee for applications made under the EU Settlement Scheme has been dropped.
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First public test phase of the EU Settlement Scheme goes live today
22 January 2019The general public are able to make an application for the EU Settlement Scheme from today, as the first public test phase of the scheme goes live.
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Sinéad Mahon comments for Intellectual Property Magazine: EUIPO makes mincemeat of McDonald’s ‘Big Mac’ TM
Press
22 January 2019Sinéad Mahon has commented in an article for Intellectual Property Magazine which discusses McDonalds recently having its 'Big Mac' and 'Mc' trademarks revoked by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
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Some good news (at last) for business rate payers in England
21 January 2019On 1 November 2018 the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Act 2018 (Act) received Royal Assent. The Act will apply to England only. It was introduced in response to the controversial decision of the Supreme Court in Woolway v Mazars in 2015. The title of the Act doesn’t sound exciting but it may save some businesses money by reversing potential increases in their liability to business rates. Before we look at what the Act does, let’s remind ourselves as to why the Government felt compelled to step in and legislate
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Hong Kong increases statutory paternity leave with effect from today
18 January 2019Hong Kong male employees will be entitled to five days’ paid paternity leave for each child born on or after today, 18 January 2019, increasing from the current entitlement to three days’ leave.
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Community Infrastructure Levy
Inbrief
18 January 2019The Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL”) is a discretionary planning charge which was introduced in 2010 through the Community Infrastructure Levy Regulations 2010.
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Section 106 Agreements - a note for anyone developing land
Inbrief
18 January 2019When granting planning permission for development, local planning authorities often impose planning obligations on the party promoting the development. These obligations are usually contained in what are known as Section 106 Agreements or Planning Agreements – separate legal agreements that sit alongside the planning permission. Those agreements will, generally, bind the land to which the planning permission relates – so anyone who owns that land will be bound by the obligations.
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Dispute Resolution Update - January 2019
16 January 2019Welcome to our January 2019 Dispute Resolution Update which brings you news and our views on law and practice for dispute resolution. We’ve included articles on domestic disputes and international disputes, including summaries of recent cases. We have also included client guides on key aspects of dispute resolution.
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Lewis Silkin expands practice in Hong Kong
Press Release
15 January 2019Lewis Silkin, the law firm, today announces the expansion of its practice in Hong Kong with two new local hires, with the firm also becoming the official Hong Kong member of international employment law network Ius Laboris.
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Tech Predictions for 2019
11 January 2019Following on from our 2018 Tech Predictions, here are our top ten favourite tech predictions for 2019. Just imagine a world where new technology not only makes us more efficient but improves our lives in other ways - let’s see what 2019 might hold in store!
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Lewis Silkin advises Next Fifteen Communications Group plc on its acquisition of Planning-Inc Ltd
Deal
11 January 2019Lewis Silkin has advised its client Next Fifteen, the digital communications group, on its acquisition of Planning-Inc Ltd, a predictive analytics and data marketing business.
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Twi-bel: High Court Holds Defendant Liable for Agent’s Defamatory Tweet
11 January 2019Just before Christmas, Mr Justice Nicklin gave us a present – his judgment in the case of Monir v Wood. The High Court found Mr Wood, the former Chairman of the UKIP Bristol branch, liable for the publication of a defamatory tweet posted by someone else on the branch’s twitter account.