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Lucy Lewis comments for Employee Benefits: How can employers respond proactively to the #MeToo movement?
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03 August 2018In an article for Employee Benefits, Lucy Lewis comments on how employers should respond to the #MeToo movement and advises how to approach confidentiality with employees who come to discuss sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Clare Reddy comments for Property Week: Industry welcomes Lords report calling for overhaul to unlock potential for offsite manufacturing
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03 August 2018Clare Reddy comments in an article for Property Week, which discusses offsite manufacturing and the need for clients, designers and contractors to collaborate if the innovative construction technique is to take off in UK.
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Jonathan Carr writes for Lawyer Monthly: What do US companies need to consider during UK M&A deals?
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01 August 2018In an article for Lawyer Monthly, Jonathan Carr discusses employment law due diligence in M&A transactions, and what US companies should consider when investing in the UK.
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Colin Leckey comments for HR Grapevine: Will Brexit have an impact on UK women's employment rights?
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30 July 2018In an article for HR Grapevine, Colin Leckey comments on the Equality and Human Rights Commission stating that women in the UK risk losing equality protections, including employment rights, as a result of Brexit.
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Dougal Ainsley writes for The Planner: Lewis Silkin and the birth of the modern planning system
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27 July 2018In an article for The Planner, Dougal Ainsley reflects on the impact of the 1947 Town and Country Planning Act steered through Parliament by the firms founder, the planning minister Lewis Silkin.
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Tom Merrick comments for LexisNexis: Requirement for non-reliance clause to be reasonable upheld (First Tower Trustees Ltd and anor v CDS (Superstores International) Ltd)
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26 July 2018Discussing the Court of Appeal decision in First Tower Trustees, Tom Merrick advises that sellers and landlords need to take extreme care in ensuring that replies to pre-contract enquiries are accurate and up to date and be alive to the potential risks in enforcing non-reliance clauses.
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Penny Newman comments for Raconteur: Does workplace design really matter?
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19 July 2018In an article for Raconteur, Penny Newman comments on workplace design and the approach Lewis Silkin is taking "to get the environment suited to the work we do."
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Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for LexisNexis: EU settled status scheme—what will happen to those who ‘fall between the cracks’?
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18 July 2018Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for a LexisNexis article, which discusses what will happen to the EU citizens who lose their legal status due to the new EU settled status scheme, and how the government should address this aspect of the scheme.
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Lucy Lewis comments for HR Grapevine: Serena Williams Wimbledon return sparks maternity debate
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17 July 2018In an article for HR Grapevine, Lucy Lewis comments on the case of Serena Williams' seeding at this year's Wimbledon tournament and explains that the protection of a women's position at work must be proportionate, in connection with maternity leave, pregnancy or childbirth.
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Kathryn Weaver writes for The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong: Closing the Gender Pay Gap
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16 July 2018In an article for The British Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Kathryn Weaver discusses gender pay gap and the implications for Asia-based employees of UK companies.
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Colin Leckey writes for HR Magazine: Who’ll take the global edge in the gig economy?
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16 July 2018In an article for HR Magazine, Colin Leckey discusses the potential competitive advantage countries have attracting and retaining companies in the gig economy, if they strike the right balance between flexibility and security.
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Linda Hynes writes for Legal Island: The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 - does it go too far?
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16 July 2018In an article for Legal Island, Linda Hynes discusses the new Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2017 and what it means for employers.
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Karen Baxter comments for The Law Society Gazette: Five tips for parental leave
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10 July 2018In an article for The Law Society Gazette, Karen Baxter discusses parental leave and urges fathers to take paternity leave too.
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Nicholas Buckland comments for Music Week: Euro Parliament rejects copyright reform, full debate set for September
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10 July 2018In an article for Music Week, Nicholas Buckland comments on the European Parliament voting against beginning negotiations on the Copyright Directive including Article 13.
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Jonna Hunt comments for House of Commons Library briefing: The UK's points-based system for immigration
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09 July 2018In a report for the House of Commons Library briefing, Joanna Hunt comments on the governments ruling to exempt doctors and nurses from immigration cap.
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Kathryn Weaver comments for Human Resources Online: Same-sex couples in Hong Kong to be granted spousal visas in landmark ruling
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09 July 2018In an article for Human Resources Online, Kathryn Weaver comments that the ruling is a win for the LGBT community and will allow businesses in Hong Kong to attract more talented recruits.
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Alex Kelham comments for The Times: Froome’s race to restore reputation
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05 July 2018In an article for The Times, Alex Kelham discusses Chris Froome's uphill battle to restore his reputation and how the media's coverage could make a big difference to shake the negative perception.
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Kathryn Weaver comments for Law.com: Top Hong Kong Court Says Lesbian Couple Should Receive Spousal Visa
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05 July 2018In an article for Law.com, Kathryn Weaver comments on Hong Kong's highest court's decision to grant spousal visas to same-sex couples.
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Sara Cohen writes for Architect’s Choice
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03 July 2018In an article for Architect's Choice, Sara Cohen discusses the concept of business owners sharing ownership with employees.
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Emma Shears writes for PM Forum Magazine: Nothing changes if it isn't challenged
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02 July 2018In an article for PM Forum Magazine, Emma Shears discusses her own experiences of sexual harassment in the workplace and how some organisations are failing to deal with the issue.