Insights & News

Directors’ duties and climate change litigation: if not now, when?

For the last two weeks, many of us have been watching events unfold at the COP26 UN Climate Change Conference. Each day seemed to bring a mixed bag of news, some positive and some disappointing.

Linda Hynes comments on current waiting times for employment permits in the Sunday Independent

Work permit staff in overtime drive to reduce delays

Should bosses be fined for texting or emailing staff on weekends? Síobhra Rush comments on The Anton Savage Show

New laws in Portugal mean that bosses will be fined for texting or emailing staff on weekends or out of hours.

10 climate issues for HR

As employment practices and laws evolve to address climate change, what HR issues arise? We sum up our thoughts in this one-page guide.

Key lessons from Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s botched racism review: Karen Baxter comments for International Employment Lawyer

Press

Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s investigation into allegations of racism has made headlines for all the wrong reasons following the leaking of an independent report to the press earlier this month.

Landlord's intention under Ground (g) of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

It is often said that, opposing renewal under paragraph (g) of section 30 (1) of Part II of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 on the ground that the landlord intends to occupy the premises for the purposes of a business to be carried on by it, is a relatively straight forward ground upon which a landlord can succeed in opposing renewal. Since the decision of S.Franses v Cavendish Hotels there has been much speculation about the extent to which that decision impacts upon the landlord’s ability to oppose renewal on ground of opposition under paragraph (g).

Future of Sport: The Player Care Group and the future of player wellbeing with Hugo Scheckter

In this episode, JJ Shaw and Stephen O’Flaherty are joined by Hugo Scheckter (Founder and Managing Director of The Player Care Group).

Gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland: what’s the latest?

What is the latest on gender pay gap reporting in Northern Ireland? This article examines the current position and sets out some important differences between the situation in Great Britain and in Northern Ireland.

Whistleblowing developments: 2021 in review - Michael Szlesinger writes for Employment Lawyers Association

The beginning of the new legal term is a good time to take stock of recent whistleblowing developments.

Hong Kong employer succeeds in enforcing a 6-month non-compete clause

The Court of First Instance recently upheld a 6-month non-compete clause and granted an injunction against a former employee preventing him from working for a competitor of his former employer until the non-compete period had expired. This demonstrates that a well-drafted non-compete clause can be an effective way to protect the interests of an employer.

The AdTech Challenge: Thriving in an E-commerce World - Jo Farmer, Mark Hersey and Helen Hart write for PLC Magazine

The privacy and other legal challenges that advertisers face in navigating the online advertising industry and, in particular, the use of AdTech.

Ads & Brands Law Digest: November 2021

Welcome to the November 2021 issue of our monthly Ads & Brands Law Digest.

How to tell if an 'eco-friendly' firm is greenwashing: Victor Timon comments for RTE

We're seeing more 'eco-friendly’ and ‘all natural' products on our shelves, as consumers demand more sustainable choices. But as companies come under increased pressure to meet their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals, how can we tell if some are twisting the truth?

Irish Data Protection Commission’s Facebook decision – more unwanted scrutiny from its critics?

In 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”.

Buy Now Pay Later: FCA regulation appears to be looming. What might this mean for those offering this form of payment option?

Businesses that offer regulated credit agreements must be authorised to do so by the UK’s FCA and must comply with relevant FCA rules as well as requirements in the Consumer Credit Act 1974 and subsidiary legislation.

Jurisdiction Challenges

Where a claim is litigated can be very important. This inbrief provides you with a guide on how to challenge the jurisdiction of the English courts if a claim is started here. We also highlight the steps that can be taken in England if a claim is commenced elsewhere, even though you believe it should be litigated or arbitrated in England.

Enforcing arbitral awards in England & Wales

Inbrief

Where a party has obtained a favourable arbitration award in a jurisdiction other than England and Wales and the respondent to those arbitration proceedings has assets in this jurisdiction, the successful party may wish to enforce the arbitration award here. This guide will consider the steps that the successful party must take in order to be able to do so.