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Introductory guide to data sharing
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11 April 2017Most organisations carry out some form of data sharing, whether it be data sharing between organisations within the group or with external third parties. However, if the data being shared by an organisation is “personal data”, additional steps need to be taken to ensure the sharing of such personal data is lawful.
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Supreme Court clarifies indirect discrimination test
11 April 2017The Supreme Court has given a clear explanation of how the test for indirect discrimination works, looking in particular at whether it is necessary to know why a group is disadvantaged by an employer’s policy.
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Introductory guide to using data to market to customers
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11 April 2017The development of new technologies has significantly enhanced the ability of organisations to collect and process information about individuals, often with wide-reaching benefits. From a marketing perspective, it is now far easier to know more about your customers. This has also highlighted the importance of safeguards being put in place, particularly given concerns about that information being used in unwarranted and intrusive ways.
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Changes to Chinese visa applications
11 April 2017Effective immediately, the Chinese consulate in Hong Kong has advised that all females between the ages of 16 to 40 and all males between the ages of 18 to 55 must now provide previous passports in addition to current valid passports for application of all Chinese visas if their current passport was issued after 2015.
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A tribute to John Fraser: 1934 to 2017
11 April 2017We pay tribute to John Fraser, whose contribution to the development of Lewis Silkin was considerable.
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Immigration overhaul vital to stop costs crippling UK tech
10 April 2017Naomi Hanrahan-Soar has written an article for Business Cloud discussing how the UK’s immigration requirements, following the triggering of Article 50, need to be assessed robustly.
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Colin Leckey comments for HR News on the new gender pay gap regulations
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07 April 2017Employment Partner, Colin Leckey has commented in an article for HR News on the issues relating to the new gender pay gap reporting rules.
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Immigration and talent: the Brexit policy response
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06 April 2017Senior Associate, Naomi Hanrahan-Soar and Associate, Neil Jennings have written an article for IT Pro Portal which discusses the impact of immigration policy on the tech industry.
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Brinsley Dresden comments for Verdict UK on recent Pepsi advert backlash
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06 April 2017Partner and Head of the firm's Advertising and Marketing sector group, Brinsley Dresden has commented in an article for Verdict UK after Pepsi was forced to withdraw its new ad campaign featuring Kendall Jenner.
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What does Brexit mean for UK employment law?
05 April 2017The UK has now given formal written notice of its intention to leave the European Union. What are the short and long-term implications of this momentous decision for workplace rights in the UK?
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Colin Leckey comments for IBTimes UK on the new gender pay gap regulations
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05 April 2017Employment Partner, Colin Leckey has commented in an article for International Business Times on the issues relating to the new gender pay gap reporting rules which came into force today.
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Promotion of Head of Sports Business featured in New Law Journal
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04 April 2017Head of Sports Business, Alex Kelham has been featured in New Law Journal as she is promoted to partnership.
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How to deal with Twitter spats: Katie Hopkins' expensive mistake
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04 April 2017Divisional Managing Partner, Giles Crown has written an article for The Lawyer Monthly which comments on Katie Hopkins' recent twitter spat turned libel battle with food blogger Jack Monroe.
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James Gill comments for Real Business: What you should know about naming and shaming of late payers
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04 April 2017Head of Lewis Silkin's Commercial and Technology group, James Gill has written an article for Real Business on the latest payment reporting regulations that came into force this month.
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Indian nationals must now apply for visit visas directly to the HKSAR Department of Immigration
03 April 2017Effectively immediately, Indian nationals who require visit visas must do so directly by post to the Immigration Department in Hong Kong instead of submitting applications to the nearest Chinese diplomatic or consular post.
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Lewis Silkin announces partner promotion
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03 April 2017Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the promotion of Alex Kelham to the firm’s partnership, effective 1 April.
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Ramadan - employment issues
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03 April 2017During the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, practising Muslims will fast from sunrise to sunset for a period of 30 days.
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Lewis Silkin win Silver at Transform Europe Awards 2017
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31 March 2017We are delighted to announce that Lewis Silkin with Living Group have won Silver for Best visual identity in the professional services sector, and Highly Commended for Best brand architecture at the Transform Awards Europe 2017.
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Tusk luck, May
31 March 2017EU Council President Donald Tusk has sent negotiation guidelines to European capitals in advance of a summit at the end of April 2017 to determine the agenda for Brexit negotiations. Tusk’s document sets out three sequential stages for the Brexit negotiations, which conflicts with UK Prime Minister Theresa May’s proposal for negotiations regarding withdrawal and trade to be undertaken simultaneously.
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Brexit and immigration rights and documentation of EEA nationals
30 March 2017This article summarises the rights of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members and the documentation they can obtain to evidence these rights. It looks at residence requirements and points to consider when applying for citizenship.