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How should hospitality employers deal with third-party harassment at Christmas parties?
17 December 2018
“Christmas time is here by golly; disapproval would be folly; Deck the halls with hunks of holly, fill the cup and don’t say when”, as the legendary American satirist Tom Lehrer once sang. But Christmas party season can be a mixed blessing. The day after the office party, you will find many HR managers bracing themselves to hear what happened the night before…
Think BR: Social media matters
14 February 2012
Being transparent on social media does not have to come at the expense of creativity, writes Philip Hughes, associate in the media, brands and technology department, Lewis Silkin LLP.
Think BR: Inadvertent advertorial?
30 May 2012
Failing to properly identify marketing communications can prove costly, writes Lewis Silkin in Brand Republic.
Think BR: Olympics & Paralympics - key dates for advertisers' diaries
30 July 2012
There are some important dates to take note of around the Olympics if you want to stay on the right side of the rules, writes Geraint Lloyd-Taylor, Senior Associate in the Media Brands & Technology team, Lewis Silkin LLP.
The Internet of Things: Overcoming the legal and regulatory challenges
20 April 2016
The Internet of Things or the Internet of Everything? In any event it is on everyone’s radar, either as an opportunity for creating new connected products and services, enhancing existing products, or developing new marketing and engagement techniques.
David Deakin discusses The Internet of Things, new horizons and new challenges for retail
18 May 2016
David Deakin has written an article for Essential Retail discussing the legal implications the Internet of Things is having on the retail industry.
Sports Q&A – Corporate governance - key things to know
29 June 2018
I’m taking on an in-house role with a professional sports team and will have responsibility for ensuring the board meets its corporate governance requirements. What are some of the key things I should know?
The one thing that is settled in the Brexit deal - Settled Status System for EEA nationals testing phase results
13 November 2018
Whether we have a Brexit deal on 29 March 2019 or not, the UK is more than likely to be going full steam ahead with the Settled Status System (“SSS”). Largely because there are no realistic options for a new system at this stage; all the time and money available has already been invested into the SSS. The Home Office themselves are the first to admit this and assure anyone that asks, that they can be fairly certain to rely on the SSS going ahead regardless.
Digital product placement creates adverts out of thin air
09 April 2013
In an article for the BBC, Philip Hughes discusses digital product placement and warns that "ensuring legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions can be expensive, risky and time-consuming," and may outweight the benefit of any such activity.
Retail therapy: Commission publishes preliminary report on the e-commerce sector
19 September 2016
The 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.
Lewis Silkin team completes the 24 Peaks Challenge and raises over £25,000 for the RBHHC Hybrid Theatre Appeal
30 September 2015
A team from City law firm Lewis Silkin has successfully completed the 24 Peaks Challenge in order to raise much-needed funds for the firm’s chosen charity, the Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity. The charity is particularly special to Lewis Silkin following the loss of James Levy last year, a sadly missed colleague and friend who was cared for at the Royal Brompton Hospital.
ITMA Spring Conference: Gamers more than just ‘spotty little guys’
20 March 2015
World Intellectual Property Review has quoted Dominic Farnsworth in an article on IP issues in the games industry.
Electronic signing: is the pen still mightier than the keyboard?
30 November 2016
Chances are you use an electronic signature (e-signature) every day. Typing in a pin number or using a bank security token to create an identifying code are both forms of e-signature used by businesses and consumers on a daily basis.
More than just a stadium…
22 March 2017
However it’s done, whether being rebuilt from scratch (Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Arsenal), expanded (Liverpool) or converted from other uses (West Ham, Manchester City), one thing for certain is that football stadiums are big business. In this article, we explore some of the current projects and highlight some of the hot topics surrounding these cathedrals of the national game.
GDPR: Less than 100 days to go – A roundtable for General Counsel and COLPs in professional services firms
21 February 2018
25 May 2018 is a date etched on the brain as the deadline for GDPR readiness. Last year we brought together General Counsel, COLPs and Risk Professionals to discuss some of the issues which professional service firms were facing in relation to their own compliance programmes as they got under way.
Employment law in Thailand – an overview
01 December 2020
Despite several years of relative political uncertainty, the business climate in Thailand continues to be positive and welcoming to foreign investment. The country’s participation in the recently established Association of Southeast Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community can only be expected to continue this trend. This in-brief provides a snapshot of the key aspects of employment law in Thailand.
Are employees in Hong Kong required to take Covid-19 tests? Key employer considerations
01 September 2020
In order to detect and cut any invisible transmission chains of COVID-19 in the community, the Hong Kong Government launched the Universal Community Testing Programme (the “UCTP”) on 1 September 2020, providing one-off free testing services to all Hong Kong residents.
Tesco said to face possible action after firing staff by mail
21 April 2015
Michael Burd has been quoted in an article by Bloomberg which looks at the issues that Tesco Plc is facing after they conducted exit interviews with the executives involved in the accounting scandal by mail, rather than in person.
How to read an investment termsheet: Part 3 - the Pro Rata and the Ratchet
17 July 2017
David Willbe has written a piece for Startup Grind.
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