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European Medicines Agency produces Q&A document on impact of Brexit for MA holders
24 July 2017
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, the holders of marketing authorisations for human or veterinary centrally approved need to ensure that that they take appropriate steps to ensure that they comply with the establishment requirements in the EU/EEA.
Facebook forces Admiral to pull plan to price car insurance based on posts
03 November 2016
Lewis Silkin commented in an article for The Guardian which reports on Facebook's objection for Admiral to use Facebook posts to analyse the personalities of car owners and set the price of their insurance.
Public goes nutellay crazy for AI design (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 5)
23 June 2017
Nutella hit the headlines in February this year after using an algorithm to produce millions of unique labels in Italy. The jars flew off the shelves with customers keen to get their hands on a one-of-a kind jar. Each label design was completely unique with only the Nutella logo remaining the same.
Bad leaver provisions enforceable as not penalties
03 August 2018
In the recent case of Signia Wealth Limited v Vector Trustees Limited, the court held that the company’s bad leaver provisions (pursuant to which a leaving shareholder was compelled to sell their shares for less than their value) did not fall foul of the penalty doctrine and were therefore enforceable.
Hong Kong protestors “in breach of data privacy law”
23 July 2019
Revealing officials’ personal data in protest against the proposed “Extradition Bill” was a breach of the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
EU data protection proposals - implications for employment
07 February 2013
Steven Lorber discusses the impact of the Data Protection Regulation for employers, and explains how EU lawmakers are ducking employment issues.
Data Protection
26 May 2016
Privacy and data protection is a hot topic at the moment, with the ongoing tension between increasing demands for surveillance and the right to a private life. This session will look generally at data protection and employment, with a focus on topical developments and practical tips for staying within the law.
The impact of Brexit on Data Protection
14 July 2016
At the moment, it is impossible to say with any certainty how data protection legislation in the UK will be affected by Brexit. The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) is due to come into force in May 2018.
Don't be caught out by the new data protection fee!
30 October 2018
The ICO has recently announced that it is actively taking enforcement action against organisations for failing to pay the new data protection fee. This article intends to provide a quick recap of the fee to help ensure your organisation does not get caught out!
Protecting client confidential information and client money online
08 March 2017
The confidential information and money professional services firms hold for clients has always been a target for criminals but the anonymous and unregulated online world has made it easier for them.
Olympism - a protected belief?
21 August 2012
It has now been a while since the stunning Olympic cauldron was extinguished and TeamGB’s most successful ever games drew to a close. But there are signs the Olympic spirit may have permeated the nation, leaving a lasting impression.
Are documents generated in the course of an investigation protected by litigation privilege?
01 May 2018
Two recent cases concerning the applicability of litigation privilege to documents generated in the course of investigations show that it is easier to obtain that protection where the subject of the investigation is a civil rather than criminal matter.
Lifecycle of a new product and how to protect it
24 November 2016
In this session our Brands and IP specialists shall cover Internal management of product development; IP clearance for new products; Protecting rights in new products; Enforcement
Michael Burd comments for The Guardian on drunken promotion promises
06 July 2017
Michael Burd has commented in an article for The Guardian which discusses the legalities of drunken promotion promises, following the recent news that Sports Direct founder, Mike Ashley is being taken to court for refusing to pay £15million he had promised in the pub.
Investing in Football Players Can Generate Profits for HNWs
05 September 2012
Senior Associate Karish Andrews talks about an increasingly popular and profitable way of investing funds; third party ownership of footballers.
The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
13 May 2014
The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction. This guide provides an outline of the civil litigation process in the English courts. It sets out the key points to bear in mind when bringing or defending a claim in England.
The English Court Process: A guide for parties from outside the jurisdiction
22 May 2017
The English courts are regularly chosen as the forum for the resolution of disputes, even between parties who do not have any other link to the jurisdiction. English judges are used to dealing with cases where one or both parties are not located within the jurisdiction and regularly deal with cases where initial applications concern a dispute over jurisdiction.
A guide to the litigation process
14 August 2017
If you are involved in a dispute you need to know: what options there are for resolving the dispute; what litigation involves; the steps from the start of proceedings to trial; what parties to proceedings have to do; the fundamentals of court procedure; how to use legal advisers efficiently and cost effectively; and what happens after judgment.
Privilege & investigations
28 February 2019
Lewis Silkin invites you to our 2018/19 series of roundtable discussions exclusively for General Counsel, COLPs and Risk and Compliance officers in Professional Services firms.
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