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The business lunch may benefit from a 'glorious' Covid loophole: Colin Leckey comments for Tech Register
26 October 2020
Under guidance for UK regions placed under “high alert”, gatherings of people from different households are banned indoors and limited outside to six people only. But the rules, which apply to London and Birmingham among other places, say people can meet others if it is “reasonably necessary for work purposes”. In this article Colin Leckey comments on the loopholes for meetings and the risks they propose.
Inside the rise of the political micro-influencer: Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for The Financial Times
26 October 2020
Mid-tier social media stars are being hired by marketing agencies to push political messages. The Instagram account of Lauren Hansen, a Wisconsin-based blogger with around 12,000 followers, does not immediately look like a place for politics. But nestled between the fashion tips and baby videos that fill her feed is evidence that Ms Hansen has become part of a new wave of online campaigning.
Doing business in Ireland: key differences between UK and Irish Employment law. Síobhra Rush speaks to Thomson Reuters Practical Law
26 October 2020
This video considers the key differences between UK and Irish employment law that UK businesses should be aware of when they are considering opening a branch in Ireland, or moving employees from the UK to Ireland, in light of Brexit and generally.
Lewis Silkin shortlisted for five HK legal awards
20 October 2020
Market-leading employment and immigration law specialist Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted for five awards in the Macallan ALB (Asian Legal Business) Hong Kong Law Awards 2020.
Instagram vows to tackle hidden celebrity ads after watchdog probe: Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments for City AM
19 October 2020
Instagram has pledged to do more to prevent hidden advertising on its website and app amid concerns that influencers are failing to make it clear when they have been paid to promote products. In this article for City AM, Geraint Lloyd-Taylor comments on how collaboration between the CMA & the ASA is key to these regulations.
Home working has its benefits - but ministers also see negative impact: Síobhra Rush comments for Irish Independent
19 October 2020
Thousands of people working from home have been told to stay put - and were offered a modest financial incentive to do so in this Budget. Síobhra Rush comments on the impact this is having on employers and their staff.
There's no place like home - data protection implications of the move to remote working: Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes write for PDP Journal
19 October 2020
In this article, Linda Hynes and Catherine Hayes highlight some important data protection implications of remote working for employers and the helpful guidance published by the DPC.
Why pubs and restaurants are suing the Government over closures and the 10pm curfew – and if they could win: Alan Hunt comments for The i
13 October 2020
As hospitality venues across the country ramp up for a legal case against the government’s restriction measures, experts warn the case is nuanced and courts are unlikely to want to intervene.
Lewis Silkin advises the founders of Public Digital on becoming part of the Kyu Collective
13 October 2020
Lewis Silkin has advised the founders of its client, Public Digital, on the sale of a material stake in Public Digital to Kyu.
Lewis Silkin advises Next Fifteen Communications Group plc on its acquisition of Implementra, trading as Conversion Rate Experts
07 October 2020
Lewis Silkin has advised its client Next Fifteen Communications, the digital communications group, on its 100% acquisition of Implementra, trading as Conversion Rate Experts, the world's leading agency for conversion rate optimization.
Employers duties under the National Security Law from a Data Privacy Perspective: Iris Chin comments for Hong Kong Economic Journal
07 October 2020
In this article Iris Chin looks at the obligations employers have to consider to comply with the NSL whilst meeting their obligations under Hong Kong’s Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.
Lewis Silkin boosts full-service IP offering with specialist tech hire
06 October 2020
Law firm appoints IP tech expert Alex Rushent as Tech Consultant
Shortage occupation lists: the MAC’s proposals examined - Andrew Osborne writes for Personnel Today
06 October 2020
Last week, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) released a report outlining what occupations should be recognised as being in shortage for the purposes of sponsorship under the new Skilled Worker category of the new points-based immigration system. In this article for Personnel Today, Andrew Osborne discusses the details.
Do your contracts and policies stand up to the Covid-19 test? Amy Cooper writes for Lawyer Monthly
02 October 2020
The coronavirus pandemic and lockdown have stress-tested employment contracts and policies, with some showing signs of strain. What should you do now to make sure your employment documentation is ready for the post-Covid future?
Pandemic alters view on shortage migrant skills: Andrew Osborne comments for Relocate Global
02 October 2020
The fallout from this year's Covid-19 pandemic has proved a major influence on recommendations from the UK government's Migration Advisory Committee for changes to the Shortage Occupation Lists (SOL).
Serie A looks to private equity to boost revenue – Susie Jarrold writes for leading global sports market intelligence provider, Sportcal
30 September 2020
In early September, the 20 Italian Serie A clubs voted in favour of the creation of a new company to manage the league’s media rights, and to consider two private equity bids for a 10 per cent stake. Susie Jarrold discusses what this might mean for Serie A, and the upward trend of private equity investment in sport in general.
Lewis Silkin shortlisted for Real Estate Team of the Year Award 2020
29 September 2020
Lewis Silkin has been shortlisted for the Real Estate Team of the Year award at The Lawyer Awards 2020 for their work on Earl’s Court Regeneration.
Will the furlough scheme be replaced? What happens when it ends? Everything you need to know: Lucy Lewis comments for The Independent
25 September 2020
The end of the furlough scheme has been pushed back to the end of October, but for workers relying on it to pay the bills – what will happen once the government winds it down?
Companies face greater risk as GDPR class actions emerge: Ali Vaziri comments for Compliance Week
25 September 2020
In the past month, three of the world’s largest tech firms have been hit with legal actions that could lead to billion-dollar damages suits for alleged violations of Europe’s privacy law, GDPR. Unusual for Europe, the complaints are led by a consumer rights group and a U.K. citizen rather than regulators. Ali Vaziri shares his opinion in this article for Compliance Week.
What global mobility’s immigration experts think: Naomi Hanrahan-Soar comments for Relocate Global
23 September 2020
Relocate Global asked immigration experts across the global mobility sector for their views on whether Brexit Britain was pro-immigration and what this means for business.