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ICO consults on new direct marketing code of practice
17 January 2020
On 8 January 2020 the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a consultation on a draft direct marketing code of practice which is intended to “provide practical guidance” to help organisations comply with data protection and e-privacy rules – particularly those set out in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) – in respect of direct marketing activities.
Irish employment law - a practical overview
21 June 2018
THIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED - In this session, the Dublin and London based members of our Irish team will discuss the most important areas of employment law in Ireland and explain how they differ from the position in the UK.
The menopause: legal and practical issues for Irish employers
06 July 2021
In Ireland, nearly 600,000 women are affected by the perimenopause or menopause at any one time. Many in the workforce are therefore affected, so employers need to be aware of the issues and how best to provide support.
“LURB” - Practical Planning Points for Developers
17 May 2022
The Government finally issued the long awaited Planning Bill on 11 May repackaged as “The Levelling-Up and Regeneration Bill” (“LURB”). The LURB covers a wide range of proposals or “missions” for levelling-up the country as well as planning reforms.
Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power
13 June 2014
Alex Kelham has recently had the article "Attack or defend? Lessons on ambush marketing from Paddy Power" published in Law in Sport.
Adam Glass comments for The Global Legal Post: 'Bell Pottinger goes into administration'
13 September 2017
Adam Glass, Litigation Partner, who advised the PRCA in relation to the Bell Pottinger investigation, has commented in an article for The Global Legal Post which reports on the recent announcement that PR firm Bell Pottinger has gone into administration.
Gambling Advertising: ASA and CAP move the goal posts for footballers and celebs
06 April 2022
Following an 18 month consultation period, the ASA today announced that it will be changing the rules when it comes to who can appear in gambling ads.
POSTPONED: Global Advertising Lawyers’ Alliance: Global Advertising in an Age of Crisis and Change
26 March 2020
We have made the difficult decision to postpone this event until the 18th March 2021. We hope that you will be able to join us then.
James Gill's appointment featured in the Global Legal Post
18 December 2012
The appointment of new Media, Brands & Technology partner James Gill has been picked up by the Global Legal Post.
French Legal Forum: Post Brexit Essentials: Legal checklist for businesses
27 July 2016
So Brexit it is or at least seems to be the likely consequence of the Leave Vote of the Referendum held on 23 June 2016. In the event that the notification procedure to be followed by Member States under article 50 may be triggered, the UK will have two years to negotiate its withdrawal agreement from the EU, no sooner than the end of 2018.
Ireland - Linda Hynes advises employers on employee complaints post office parties on The Examiner
12 December 2022
When hosting a staff party, employers need to remember they have a duty of care for everyone’s wellbeing and that all present should be advised that they’re still legally ‘at work’ while attending a ‘work event’, advises a leading employment lawyer.
Ideas. People. Possibilities.

We work with leading businesses to protect and enhance their most important assets — their ideas, their people, and their future.
Fox 'Poltergeist' clown ad cleared by ASA
15 July 2015
Brinsley 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.
Guides and policy documents

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Similar to other commercial websites, Lewis Silkin's website uses a technology called "cookies" and web server logs to collect information about how our website is used.
Labour Policy Impact Hub

The election has been dominating the headlines with all the main parties having now published their manifestos.
Labour Policy Impact Hub

Following the recent election, the Labour Party has come into power.
Facebook joins battle against adblockers with policy changes
18 August 2016
Managing Associate, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor has commented in an article for E-Commerce Law & Policy which assesses Facebook's changes to its adblocking policy.
Cliff Fluet on the Music Ally podcast
06 November 2012
Cliff Fluet recently joined Eamonn Forde for the recent Music Ally podcast to discuss the burning topics of the past seven days.
The Adlaw Insights podcast, with Brinsley & Geraint
13 September 2024
In this series, our Co-Heads of the Advertising & Marketing legal team, Brinsley Dresden, and Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, talk about advertising law, regulation, and anything that is interesting, unexpected, and important in the world of advertising marketing in the UK.