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Lewis Silkin has advised client Xact Data Discovery (XDD) on the acquisition of Paralaw UK Limited as part its ongoing growth strategy to expand market reach on an international stage
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20 May 2021Lewis Silkin has advised XDD, a leading international provider of eDiscovery, data management and managed review services for law firms and corporations on the acquisition of Paralaw, a UK-based legal outsourcing company providing managed review staffing, eDiscovery and contracts management services to law firms and corporations.
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Traffic light system comes into effect for travel to England
19 May 2021On 17 May 2021 a set of traffic light ratings was put in place for determining pre-and post-arrival COVID-19 measures for travelling to England.
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The planning measures we can expect in next week's Queen's Speech: Sara Hanrahan comments for Planning Magazine
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17 May 2021The announcement of a new planning bill to implement some of the key proposals in last summer’s planning white paper is expected to feature in the Queen's Speech next week, according to reports. However, observers believe the housing ministry will struggle to develop the necessary details so that the bill is ready for publication later this year and are sceptical that the proposed new infrastructure levy will be included in it.
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Remote working needs to “protect competitive, pro-enterprise economy” – Tánaiste: Linda Hynes comments for Industrial Relations News
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17 May 2021Linda Hynes comments in an article for Industrial Relations News on remote working following a speech by Irish Tanaiste, Leo Varadkar.
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Linda Hynes discusses employee monitoring while working from home with Jess Kelly on Newstalk
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14 May 2021Linda Hynes discusses employee monitoring while working from home with Jess Kelly on Newstalk
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Regulators push for greater diversity in financial services: Michael Burd comments for Compliance Monitor
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14 May 2021Diversity and inclusion are regulatory issues, the Financial Conduct Authority has affirmed, and will be “mainstreamed” into all its processes.
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How to manage occupational health compliance: Vince Toman comments for Supply Management
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14 May 2021The pandemic has forced many employees to construct makeshift workstations, while battling family members for space. One year on, and with millions still at home, is there a looming threat of occupational health risks ahead?
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Did Dilyn the dog eat the writ?
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No space for Employment Bill in Queen’s Speech
13 May 2021The long-awaited Employment Bill was missing from the Queen’s Speech on 11 May. This article looks at the implications for employment law reform and what employers can now expect.
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COVID-19 adjusted right to work checks extended to 20 June 2021
12 May 2021The Home Office has today confirmed that the COVID-19 adjusted right to work check process will remain in place until 20 June 2021, instead of 16 May 2021 as previously announced.
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Key immigration action points for HR in 2021
11 May 2021Free movement between the UK and the EEA/Switzerland came to an end at 11pm on 31 December 2020. Free movement has been replaced in the UK by the domestic immigration system, including the new Points-Based Immigration System (PBIS).
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Home Office seeks details of the current costs of immigration sponsorship
11 May 2021At the end of April 2021 the Home Office sent a voluntary survey to over 34,000 sponsors of workers to gather information about the time and cost associated with holding their sponsor licence.
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UK product certification post Brexit
11 May 2021A consequence of the UK leaving the EU which has perhaps attracted less attention than other areas, such as border checks, is the new regime for product certification. Under EU law, many products must carry the CE mark to show that they are safe and comply with relevant laws.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex wins remaining copyright claim: Neil Parkes comments for Intellectual Property Magazine
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11 May 2021The Duchess of Sussex has won her remaining copyright claim against the Mail on Sunday’s Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL), relating to a published letter for her father prior her wedding to Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex in 2018.
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Mental health matters - how we reacted to COVID-19: Emma Richardson writes for The Law Society
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11 May 2021In this article for The Law Society, Emma Richardson shares the ways we've supported our employees' wellbeing since the first lockdown in March 2020.
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Lewis Silkin has advised Headland, the London-based agency specialising in financial and corporate reputation, public affairs and campaigning, on securing investment from LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group
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07 May 2021Lewis Silkin has advised Headland, the London-based agency specialising in financial and corporate reputation, public affairs and campaigning, on securing a minority investment from LDC, the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group.
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Culture war: should British brands fly the union flag on packaging? Brinsley Dresden comments for The Grocer
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07 May 2021The newest front in Britain’s culture war is seeping into food and drink. So should brands adopt the union flag on packaging and marketing – or steer clear?
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Topical issues in Irish employment law
06 May 2021This article focuses on three areas of employment law in Ireland that have seen recent significant developments: employment status and the gig economy; collective bargaining arrangements; and gender pay gap reporting.
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Legal expert predicts more litigation collaborations in wake of Facebook-Gucci team-up: Nicholas Buckland comments for World Trademark Review
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06 May 2021Facebook and Gucci have filed a joint lawsuit against the head of an alleged international counterfeiting operation.
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Some important pointers about EU Settlement Scheme-related deadlines
05 May 2021The main EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) deadline is looming on 30 June 2021, however there are other deadlines and considerations that applicants and their employers may not be aware of.