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Retail therapy: Commission publishes preliminary report on the e-commerce sector
19 September 2016The European Commission has released its long-anticipated preliminary report as part of the inquiry into e-commerce launched in May 2015. The report will be of interest to any businesses involved in e-commerce, and particularly those involved in online retail and distribution of digital content. This note focuses on the implications for those involved in the manufacture, distribution and retail of consumer goods.
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WTF is going on with EU publisher copyright?
Press
16 September 2016Simon Entwistle has commented in an article for Digiday UK which discusses the European Commission's proposed news laws to update Europe's copyright rule.
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Visa applications for entrepreneurs and investors
Inbrief
13 September 2016The UK provides attractive visa options for individuals seeking to invest in the country. But the rules are strict. There are two separate categories - for ‘entrepreneurs’ and ‘investors’ - each with detailed eligibility and documentation requirements.
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Lewis Silkin works with ISBA to create suggested vlogger contract for brands and influencers
Press
13 September 2016Lewis Silkin is proud to have worked alongside trade body ISBA (The Incorporated Society of British Advertisers) to draft a new legal template for brands dealing with the emerging world of YouTube vloggers and other creators.
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How to set up a law firm
Press
12 September 2016Partner, Fergus Payne has commented in an article for The Law Society Gazette which discusses how to set up a law firm.
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Zero-hours contracts criticised for benefiting business, not staff
Press
09 September 2016Partner, Laura Farnsworth has commented in an article for HR Magazine which discusses the use of Zero-hours contracts in businesses.
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Lewis Silkin launches Worksphere to provide complementary, high-value HR services
Press
09 September 2016Lewis Silkin LLP has today launched Worksphere, a comprehensive suite of HR-focused business services. Worksphere supports employers through services such as investigations and bespoke consultancy, bringing together leading employment lawyers and seasoned HR consultants.
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Naughty pics and controversial clicks - new guidance on hyperlinks to third party content
09 September 2016The Court of Justice of the European Union yesterday released its judgment in GS Media v Sanoma, which is the latest in a series of judgments on the legality of posting links to third party content on the internet.
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Baby steps…or a step too far?
08 September 2016The Women & Equalities Committee recently published its inquiry findings on workplace pregnancy and maternity discrimination. This inquiry was launched after research last year by Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and the Equality and Human Rights Commission found that discrimination towards pregnant women and new mothers had doubled since similar research was carried out in 2005.
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Rio Olympics exposed the level of bribery and corruption in Brazil
Press
08 September 2016Head of Sports Business Group, Alex Kelham has commented in an article for Raconteur on the Rio Olympics and the level of bribery and corruption in Brazil.
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Immigration programmes for low-skilled labour: alternatives to freedom of movement
08 September 2016The UK relies on EU migrants for low-skilled labour. When the current immigration system was introduced in 2008, Tier 3 of the UK Points-Based System was earmarked for low-skilled immigration routes.
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Lewis Silkin expands its corporate team through addition of two new partners
Press
08 September 2016Top 100 UK law firm Lewis Silkin LLP today announces the addition of two new partners to its corporate team and technology sector group. Tim Leeson and David Willbe bring a wealth of experience in advising technology businesses on corporate finance matters.
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Lewis Silkin's rockhopper service nominated for FT Innovative Lawyer Award
Press
06 September 2016Leading employment specialist Lewis Silkin LLP has been shortlisted for this year’s FT Innovative Lawyers award for its low cost fixed fee HR and employment law service rockhopper (www.rockhopperhr.com).
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Managing ill health and disability
Inbrief
06 September 2016The management of ill health and disability raises problems that employers have to grapple with on a daily basis. Minimising the cost and inconvenience of ill health in the workforce, whilst ensuring compliance with legal obligations, requires both a clear understanding of the relevant legal principles and a co-ordinated approach.
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Treat your (small) customer fairly or pay the price of more legislation?
01 September 2016Economic times are still pretty tough and likely to get tougher for small businesses up and down the country.
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Sherlock Holmes and the case of the vanishing director
30 August 2016Any good director knows that they have a duty to act in accordance with the company's articles of association. These dictate how directors should be appointed and removed, how shares are transferred and how key decisions should be made. Yet real life isn’t always that neat in practice. So what happens if a company discovers that it has invalidly appointed directors over the past twelve years? A recent judgment tells us that company articles can be amended by conduct – but warns that your articles can still come back to bite you in the end.
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USOC condemns unofficial use of Olympic hashtags
Press
24 August 2016Alex Kelham has commented in an article for World Sports Law Report which discusses the unofficial use of Olympic hashtags.
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Law firms and the John Lewis-style model
Press
24 August 2016Ann Tyler and Fergus Payne, have written an article for the The Law Society Gazette which discusses how firms can reconcile a profit-sharing model with the traditional partnership.
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Lewis Silkin acts on admission to AIM of LoopUp Group plc.
Deal
24 August 2016Lewis Silkin has acted for Panmure Gordon, the leading independent M&A and corporate advisory stockbroker, in its roles as nominated adviser and sole broker to LoopUp Group plc. LoopUp is a global software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider of conference call and remote meetings.
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Shiny talent, shady dealing: the case of Mauro Milanese v Leyton Orient Football Club
24 August 2016The fallout from senior level football terminations rarely extends to a trial in the High Court. Most disputes are settled or go to arbitration, which is a private process. Leyton Orient’s sacking of its Director of Football Mauro Milanese, however, prompted Milanese to sue the club for wrongful dismissal, and the case went to trial in March 2016. Judgment was given in May 2016.