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What are the options for the UK and EU to reach a compromise over free movement and access to the single market?

23 June 2017

Theresa May’s ill-fated snap election seems to have transformed the UK’s national zeitgeist, not least in the public narrative over Brexit.

Sandoz & Hexal v Searle & Janssen Sciences Ireland: What is the formula for patent extensions?

13 July 2017

The UK High Court has held that a pharmaceutical product claimed only within a Markush formula and not expressly referred to in the patent was protected by the patent for the purposes of obtaining a Supplementary Protection Certificate (SPC).

Colin Leckey comments for People Management: Tribunal fees are finished – and here’s what happens next

24 August 2017

Colin Leckey has commented in an article for People Management which discusses the Supreme Courts decision to deem tribunal fees unlawful and what the consequences of this are likely to be.

What makes a company a quasi-partnership?

20 March 2018

Lord Wilberforce’s observation that “a company, however small, however domestic, is not a partnership…” indicates that there are clear distinctions between even the smallest companies and partnerships. However, case law has shown that in some instances the court has been willing to deem companies “quasi” or “in substance” partnerships.

The General Data Protection Regulation: What businesses in Asia Pacific need to know

20 March 2018

Alexander Milner-Smith discusses key issues about the upcoming General Data Protection Regulations that businesses in Asia Pacific need to know.

Sports Q&A – We store medical and biometric data of our athletes, what will GDPR and the UK Data Protection Bill mean for this?

26 April 2018

The GDPR, which comes into force on 25 May 2018, imposes more onerous requirements when processing (including storing) ‘special categories’ of personal data, which includes ‘data concerning health’ and ‘biometric data’. The processing of ‘special’ personal data is prohibited unless the data controller can show that an exception applies.

Data Privacy: GDPR - what next? - AM Session - FULLY BOOKED

23 May 2018

Coming into force on 25 May 2018 the GDPR is almost upon us. Many organisations up and down the country will have been busily preparing to get their houses in order. But in the words of Elizabeth Denham (the Information Commissioner), “25 May is not the end. It is the beginning”. And it’s not just compliance that people need to think about, but enforcement too.

Data Privacy: GDPR - what next? - PM Session - FULLY BOOKED

23 May 2018

Coming into force on 25 May 2018 the GDPR is almost upon us. Many organisations up and down the country will have been busily preparing to get their houses in order. But in the words of Elizabeth Denham (the Information Commissioner), “25 May is not the end. It is the beginning”. And it’s not just compliance that people need to think about, but enforcement too.

Brands & IP seminar: What is Blockchain? What are its applications for rights management?

24 May 2018

A beginner’s guide to the technology, and highlighting some real world use cases for this transformational technology.

Too hot to handle? What employers need to know about the heatwave

04 July 2018

There’s nothing Brits like more than talking about the weather and this year we’ve had a lot to discuss. Just a few months ago, the country was shivering in sub-zero temperatures, brought from Siberia by the “beast from the east”. Now that seems like a distant memory and we’re enjoying one of the hottest summers on record.

Gender pay gap reporting - what next?

26 September 2018

The first tranche of gender pay gap reports were published by last April - so what next?

Transgender Day of Remembrance – what employers can do to make a difference

20 November 2018

Today, 20 November, is Transgender Day of Remembrance - observed annually to honour the memory of those whose lives have been lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. It is part of Transgender Awareness Week, which aims to help raise the visibility of transgender people and address the issues trans people face.

Freelancer tax: What ad agencies need to know

29 November 2018

The Chancellor, who has dubbed himself ‘Fiscal Phil’, announced in the Budget the latest measure to combat what HMRC calls “false self-employment”. There will be a fundamental reform of who bears the risk of PAYE and NIC under the IR35 rules. However there are concerns that this change will simply make it harder to engage freelancers without a disproportionate compliance cost.

The new visa route for recognised or emerging leaders in architecture: what does this mean for the architectural sector?

13 December 2018

The Government has announced a new immigration category for overseas recognised or emerging leaders in architecture that has the potential to ease access to jobs in the UK. With Brexit looming on the horizon, this news will provide some much needed reassurance that the UK’s Architecture sector will still be able to attract the best global talent over the coming years. However the new measures are limited in their scope and are unlikely to plug the gap that will be left once freedom of movement for EU workers comes to an end.

Advertising & Marketing - Annual review: A look back on 2018 and what’s to come in 2019

24 January 2019

Join us for the first in our 2019 seminar series for the advertising and marketing sector, looking back at 2018’s key advertising and marketing regulatory and legal developments and decisions including:

Share buy backs - what’s the fuss?

13 March 2019

When a company is planning a share buy back (or purchase of its own shares) it’s time to be careful. This note explains why you need to be careful, and summarises the company law issues that must be addressed in advance before the company enters into any commitments.

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