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What exactly constitutes a sackable offence?
27 March 2015
Michael Burd has been quoted in an article by The Telegraph.
US Government HR hacked: what if such a data breach happened in the UK?
10 June 2015
Steven Lorber has been quoted in an article by Personnel Today. The article examines the impact of data protection breaches in the UK, after data affecting millions of workers was hacked at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the HR department for the US Federal government.
What’s new copycat?
14 July 2015
After research by a consumer group revealed the extent of copycat packing in the UK, James Sweeting examines the challenge facing brand owners
What’s New Copycat? (Brands & IP newsnotes - issue 1)
27 September 2015
Last year, consumer group Which? carried out a comprehensive survey of the copycat product packaging market in the UK. It found that over 150 of retailers’ own-label products “mimicked” the market-leading brand-owner’s packaging.
What’s obvious to some is not obvious to all: Supreme Court espouses a conservative approach to implied terms
18 January 2016
“Rent” is what a tenant pays to occupy premises – agreed? So you might think it was “obvious” that a tenant shouldn’t pay rent for any period after the tenancy terminates – e.g. in circumstances where a tenant validly terminates the lease early. If you think that, you were in good company and indeed many landlords would voluntarily reimburse rent paid for the period after the termination date even where the lease did not expressly require this. Why? – because it was it was the right thing to do, obviously!
Advertising Regulation - Annual Review 2015 and what's ahead for 2016?
16 March 2016
A round up of the key marketing and advertising regulatory and legal developments in 2015.
Brexit - what's at stake for businesses and employees?
18 May 2016
Lewis Silkin is proud to host this debate exploring the implications of the forthcoming referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union.
Brexit Breakfast - what are the implications for businesses?
07 June 2016
On 23 June 2016, the UK will vote on whether to stay in the EU. A significant proportion of the law regulating UK business comes from Europe, while the free movement of persons facilitates UK employers recruiting workers from other member states. Given the EU’s considerable influence on British business and workplace regulation, what are the likely legal consequences of a vote in favour of Brexit?
What happens now that the UK has voted to leave the EU
24 June 2016
The UK population voted to leave the European Union (“EU”) on 23 June 2016, but nothing will happen for employers and employees overnight.
Branded content on digital platforms: What publishers and digital producers need to know
07 July 2016
This session is aimed at publishers and digital producers and will look at the legal and regulatory issues, and commercial options involved in the creation, funding and distribution of branded content.
What marketers need to know about TfL's new ad ban
08 July 2016
Brinsley Dresden's article "What marketers need to know about TfL's new ad ban" has been published on Campaign magazine's website.
Brexit - what now for TUPE?
21 July 2016
Following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, much is being discussed and written about the future shape of post-Brexit employment law, shorn of the requirement to comply with underlying EU directives.
What are the legal implications of Brexit for Intellectual Property Rights?
21 July 2016
Will the UK government negotiate membership of the European Economic Area (EEA) (like Norway for example), or will it decide to divorce itself more completely from the EU and its trade/legal systems?
What is “MAR”? And what changes has it introduced for listed companies?
02 August 2016
The EU Market Abuse Regulation (596/2014) (MAR) became directly applicable and effective in the UK from 3 July 2016, replacing the previous UK civil market abuse regime. While there is little change in the headline rules and terminology, the new regime has introduced more detailed regulation that listed companies and their advisers, directors, and others who discharge managerial responsibilities must now address.
Brexit what does it mean for employers in the hospitality sector
10 August 2016
The referendum vote on 23 June in favour of the UK leaving the EU has created a great deal of uncertainty for UK and international hospitality businesses. While an actual ‘Brexit’ is unlikely to be finalised before 2018, there could be major implications for the industry, in both the long-term and short-term.
Brexit - what will it mean for employment law?
14 October 2016
After the referendum vote in favour of the UK leaving the EU, there are various possible ways in which this saga may unfold. The new Prime Minister, Theresa May, has said that there is no going back on the referendum result and that “Brexit means Brexit” but what might Brexit actually mean?
Dawn Raids: What to do
27 November 2016
It is absolutely essential to have a procedure in place for dealing with Dawn Raids.
What does Brexit mean for UK employment law?
19 January 2017
It is now several months since the UK voted to leave the European Union. What are the short and long-term implications of this momentous decision for workplace rights in the UK?
What does Brexit mean for UK employment law?
05 April 2017
The 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?
General election 2017 - what might the manifestos say about employment law?
27 April 2017
Theresa May’s announcement of a snap general election caught everyone off guard. The various political parties will be rushing to fill their manifestos with headline-grabbing policies, although these will not necessarily be very well thought through.