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Opportunities in the UAE: Do they live up to the Hype?
23 June 2022Anyone with even half an eye on the geo-political landscape and global economic movements will have no doubt heard about the raving reviews the UAE is currently experiencing. So, are the stories to be believed?
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Controversial NI Protocol Bill passed – EU turns up the heat by issuing further legal action against UK
27 July 2022Nothing that concerns Brexit and Northern Ireland (NI) was ever going to be straightforward, given the potentially divisive and disruptive nature of any arrangements relating to the latter in the context of trying to reach a deal on the former.
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In House Data Club – Legislative and Regulatory round-up
18 October 2022There have been lots of data privacy legislative and regulatory developments both here in the UK and the EU. Join us at our next IHDC on 18 October 3pm-4pm when we will discuss some of the latest updates, including:
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Navigating Neurodiversity Policies Gives Employers A Leg Up: Tom Heys Comments For Law360 UK
07 November 2022Read the full article by clicking the link below.
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Lewis Silkin's 2022 trade mark round up
25 January 2023As the new year approaches, it’s a great time to pause and reflect on the most important trade mark cases and thought-provoking trade mark filing practices that we have seen over the past 6 months.
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Trade Mark Round Up
25 October 2023In this session, we will highlight key learning points and share practical tips on how they may change our approach to trade mark protection as we approach 2024.
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Gameopolis November Meet-up
28 November 2023We are partnering with a Gameopolis – Greater Manchester Video Games Network and The Game Assembly (TGA) to host Gameopolis; a networking organisation for the Games industry.
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Why do employment rights in Northern Ireland need to catch up with the rest of the UK? - Paul Gillen comments for the Belfast Telegraph
09 April 2024Paul Gillen discusses why employment rights in Northern Ireland need to catch up with the rest of the UK.
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Irish Data Protection Commission’s Facebook decision – more unwanted scrutiny from its critics?
29 October 2021In an Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) draft decision, which has been published by Max Schrems’ on his None of your Business website, the DPC has proposed to fine Facebook up to €36 million over the social media giant’s lack of transparency and clarity in informing their users about the legal basis used to process their data. It found that “the lack of transparency goes to the heart of data subject rights and risks undermining their effectiveness by not providing transparent information”.
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Unveiling the Struggles of Hong Kong’s Invisible Workforce
12 March 2024According to government statistics as of 2022, there are more than 338,000 foreign domestic workers (“FDWs”) in Hong Kong, which accounts for almost 5% of Hong Kong’s population. Nearly 10% of households in Hong Kong depend on FDWs for housekeeping and to look after their family members. As such, FDWs are more than just employees; they are the backbone of many households. However, despite the significant role they play in our society, FDWs face a myriad of challenges. This article explores the legal and social challenges they must navigate.
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Artwork at Arbor: Untitled by Beverley Bennett
Beverley is an artist whose work revolves around the possibilities of drawing, performance and collaborative experiments with sound.
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Furlough scheme extended until end of March
05 November 2020The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (aka the furlough scheme) has been extended until the end of March 2021. Although this is welcome and will allow for more effective business planning, the new five-month extension may mean some employees will spend an entire year on furlough.
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Self-employed financial support extended until April 2021
12 November 2020The government’s Coronavirus Self-Employment Income Support Scheme has been extended for a further six months, providing two further three-month grants after the expiry of the second grant period.
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Unsafe property causes death, but still no claim allowed
02 November 2017A man visits a friend at his flat, falls down the stairs of the building (which are unsafe) and is killed. You would expect his widow would be able to sue the owner of the building in respect of her loss wouldn’t you?
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Linda Hynes comments on The 'Great Unretirement' in RTÉ Business News
20 March 2023As fears of Covid-19 subside and worries around the rising cost-of-living take over, many older people are returning to the workforce, a movement known as the 'Great Unretirement'.
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Act now or pay later? FCA publishes important guidance on ensuring fair terms in unregulated Buy Now Pay Later credit agreements
24 February 2022In relation to unregulated “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) credit agreements, the government has consulted and intends to bring these products within the scope of regulation
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Unregistered designs: Open and shut case (Brands & IP Newsnotes - issue 4)
08 February 2017In a recent case, Action Storage (a producer of lockers, such as the ones installed in schools) sued G-Force (another producer of lockers) for infringing its design rights in producing a similar product.
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Explainability and AI: how can a decision be unpicked at an individual level?
17 January 2024To accompany our article on explainability in AI, we have put together an example illustrating how an employment related decision generated by an algorithm could be explained at an individual – or local – level.
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How can I recover unpaid debts?
03 February 2023Even without a difficult economic landscape, establishing a strategy to recover a debt can make the difference between sitting comfortably and struggling through. It’s important to be aware of the different routes to recovery – and their limitations. Use this overview to understand your options and which option is best for your circumstances.
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England unlocked: employers need clarity before government lifts Covid restrictions. Lucy Lewis comments for International Employment Lawyer
06 July 2021The UK government has announced the easing of lockdown restrictions in England from 19 July, controversially bringing an end to mandatory face masks, social distancing, and a requirement to work from home where possible.