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Lewis Silkin advises global logistics group, Global Research Distribution Inc., on sale of Royale Research Ltd (CMS Network) to private equity-owned Secured Mail Group
Deal
08 September 2015Lewis Silkin has advised global distribution and logistics group, Global Research Distribution Inc., on the sale of Royale Research Limited (trading as CMS Network) to Secured Mail Group, a portfolio company of private equity firm Next Wave Partners. Global Research Distribution Inc. is a US company and was the majority shareholder of CMS Network through associated company CMS Graphics Inc.
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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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Framework Agreements
Inbrief
26 August 2015Framework agreements offer a potential solution as contracting authorities attempt to minimise the impact of the Public Contract Regulations 2006 on their business.
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Lewis Silkin advises FSP on acquisition by St Ives plc
Deal
13 August 2015Lewis Silkin has advised the shareholders of Fripp Sandeman & Partners (FSP), the UK-based retail consultancy, on its acquisition by international marketing services group, St Ives plc.
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Lewis Silkin advises Four Communications Group on £10m investment from Business Growth Fund
Deal
10 August 2015Lewis Silkin, a leading law firm to creative agencies, has advised Four Communications Group, the UK’s sixth largest independent communications agency, on its £10m investment of equity finance from Business Growth Fund (BGF).
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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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Social Media and Online Issues - Defamation and Privacy
Inbrief
19 July 2015Online publishing via social media is now instant, free and easily accessible. Anyone can publish content without much in the way of control or the input of an in-house legal team to veto high risk content. Such freedom and accessibility raises issues for online publishers who face the possibility of claims of defamation and breach of privacy.
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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?
Press
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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Stadium naming rights deals - Top 10 tips
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30 June 2015Naming rights deals are one of the most complex forms of sponsorship agreements. This inbrief guide seeks to get rights holders thinking about all the key issues which will need to be included in the agreement, before they negotiate any deal.
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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.