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Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland – new guidance published
12 May 2022
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth has finally published some details on how employers will have to calculate their gender pay gap statistics.
Gender pay gap reporting in Ireland – regulations finally published
06 June 2022
The government published the gender pay gap reporting regulations setting out the detail of the reporting obligations under the Gender Pay Gap Information Act 2021 on 3 June 2022.
EU Commission publishes final report into e-commerce
25 May 2017
We reported last year on the European Commission’s preliminary report into the e-commerce sector. The Commission has now released its final report, which will be of particular interest to any businesses involved in online retail or digital content.
Budget discussion report deemed an abuse of the cost budgeting process
09 June 2017
A Defendant’s budget discussion report (Precedent R) was disregarded by the court due to the “lack of reality” of the offered costs.
Call for the Big Brexit MAC report… finally
28 July 2017
The Migration Advisory Committee (“MAC”) have now been commissioned to produce evidence that will inform a new immigration system post-Brexit.
Encouraging ADR: Civil Justice Council publishes final report
19 December 2018
Back in 2016, the Civil Justice Council (“CJC”) set up an alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”) working group to review the ways in which ADR currently is encouraged and positioned within the civil justice system in England and Wales. The terms of reference included the review of existing forms of encouragement for mediation (and other forms of ADR) in civil cases in the Civil Procedure Rules, case law and the powers of the court, to consider alternative forms of encouragement and assess proposals for reform. The Working Group has now published its final report.
New issue of Music & Copyright with Australia country report: Cliff Fluet comments for Music & Copyright
07 December 2020
Why are financial investors so interested in music publishing as a financial asset? Cliff Fluet provides his thoughts on the matter in Music & Copyright.
Our inaugural Digital, Commerce & Creative Report is here!
12 January 2024
We are delighted to announce that we have published our inaugural Digital, Commerce & Creative Annual Report.
Every exit is an entrance – government releases guidance on reopening and re-occupation
12 May 2020
As part of its roadmap for a gradual exit from lockdown, the government has released guidance for employers on how to maintain workplace safety as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
Getting ready for office reopening - Employment law considerations infographic
20 July 2021
Employers have various issues to consider now that full reopening is permitted from 19 July 2021. Our updated infographic highlights the key issues on re-opening offices with links to supporting guidance.
Renters (Reform) Bill explained
04 July 2023
On 17 May 2023, the Government introduced the long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill to the Commons to “bring in a better deal for renters” in the private rented sector (PRS) and make significant changes to the Housing Act 1988 (HA1988).
Broadband Ads: End of the line... (rental)?
26 October 2016
From 31 October 2016, broadband ads will need to be much clearer in relation to price claims.
Remote Investigations

While some issues may be able to wait until the world returns to something approaching normality, we know that there are some which cannot. During the Covid:19 lockdown, should serious issues come to the surface or if allegations are made against senior employees, a remote investigation may be needed.
Remembering James Levy
23 June 2014
It is with extreme sadness that Lewis Silkin announces the passing of colleague and friend James Levy. James was an excellent lawyer who gave enormous service to the firm since first joining Lewis Silkin in 1994.
Alan Hunt comments for IP Pro Magazine: Live-action Lion King remake leaked online
24 July 2019
In an article for IP Pro Magazine, Alan Hunt comments on the news that Disney’s live-action remake of the Lion King has been leaked online by notorious pirate site Tamilrockers.
Gender-critical religious beliefs are protected but do not justify discriminatory behaviour
30 June 2022
In the latest appeal decision on the conflict between gender-critical beliefs and the rights of transgender people, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has confirmed that such beliefs can be protected under the Equality Act. Nevertheless, an employer can still take appropriate action to protect others’ rights without this being unlawful discrimination.
Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA) releases international advertising law book
15 April 2015
The Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (“GALA”) has released “Advertising Law: A Global Legal Perspective”, a book that provides an overview of the laws governing advertising and marketing in 55 countries, from Argentina to Zimbabwe.
Court implies duty of good faith in “relational” contract
26 June 2018
The courts may be more willing to imply a duty of good faith into joint venture agreements, following a recent High Court case.
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AI 101: The Regulatory Framework
20 February 2023
This is the fourth article in our “AI 101” series, where the team at Lewis Silkin unravel the legal issues involved in the development and use of AI text and image generation tools. In the previous article of the series, we looked at the infringement risks of using AI-generated works. In this article, we consider the regulatory framework for AI being proposed by the European Commission and how the UK might follow suit.