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Why did you not tell me your data center was at risk of flooding?

According to the Uptime Institute's latest report, many existing...

Today is the last day of Resolution's Good Divorce Week. 

They have released a helpful video with things to consider in respect of...

The European Commission has published its long-term strategy for a climate-neutral economy (see

This case concerns a bus driver who was employed by First Essex Buses for over 20 years. He was a 61 year-old diabetic with high blood...

On the last day of Resolution's Good Divorce Week I wanted to share our fifth tip to help separating parents help their children. 

I have frequently been asked about training data used to train a neural network and whether the training data is safe.  Suppose I...

Last month TINKER TAYLOR filmed both the Midlands and Northern Gateley Annual Restructuring Conferences. The Midlands conference was held...

Ours is a brave new world... Like never again have we been connected, been able to communicate, share information and access materials at...

It is heartening to see HMRC tackling successfully some of the larger fraudster, expensive though these prosecutions are, they send out a...

“The Committee has launched this inquiry to consider the causes and consequences of these failures, and will examine what industry and...

It is widely accepted that getting divorced can be one of the most stressful time in a person's life. A divorce can also have an impact...

The proposed reforms could cause major issues if implemented.

These include that the proposed introduction of a transfer algorithm will...

As part of our support for Resolution's child awareness week, we are sharing five top tips for parents, from children, on limiting the...

The very subject matter of this case makes for interesting reading - could someone really say that a fear of soiled nappies is a disability?

The one thing everyone has overlooked is that if Carlton end up finishing bottom four next year, one would think they would have a very...

Conflict can have some serious long-term effects on children. Studies have shown that it’s not the separation or divorce itself that has...

Fascinating conversation with Anne Boden, CEO and founder of Starling Bank, led by James Ashton at the Don this morning.  

Starling...

While the politicians continue to argue about what Brexit will look like, broadcasters have begun to execute their plans to ensure their...

This week is Resolution's Good Divorce Week. 

Both myself and Caroline Frost are members of Resolution, an organisation which...

It is now less than a month to Christmas, my favourite time of the year. As I did a search for Christmas tree, I discovered that there is...

Put this announcement - that the FCA want to introduce a 100% price-cap on rent-to-own from next April, while also seeking ways to...

Pleased to have contributed the linked article to CPHR Alberta's Magazine Winter Edition.  A reminder to all employers of the...

Last month, the FCA and TPR published their joint pensions’ strategy. This is a positive step but, through a longer lens, is also the...

Sadiq Khan has confirmed that from 25 February 2019, the advertising of foods that are high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS) will be banned...

Going to Court can be a daunting experience for any clients. It is not uncommon for at least one party to now represent themselves at...

Christmas decorations and lights are up and the shops are playing Christmas music to try and get us all in the festive spirit! 

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Further to my post yesterday about Dolce & Gabbana's latest campaign videos aimed at the Chinese market, it would seem...

The law industry has changed a lot in the last 10 years with an increasingly competitive landscape brought about by the introduction of...

Today (November 20th), is the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, commemorating all the transgender victims of violence each year. The...

Promoting its upcoming runway show in Shanghai, Dolce & Gabbana has been accused of racism after its latest advert (part of its "DG...

The world of crypto is rocked by further volatility but the most important to remember is that it is not going anywhere.

Faced with this,...

International law firms like CMS increasingly see strength in their regional operations. With multinationals such as Boeing investing...

On 16 October 2018, the FCA published near-final rules to expand access to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) for small and...

Consumers will lose another layer of protection after Brexit when dealing with EEA-based suppliers, as the UK government will no longer...

As we approach the 6 month anniversary of "GDPR day" there is evidence that one of the greatest aims of the legislation may slowly be...

It was recently National Stress Awareness Day, which is the first Wednesday in November every year. Law is a famously stressful career to...

If you are or about to become involved  in court proceedings about your children, then you need to know about CAFCASS.

CAFCASS is The...

In the latest case focusing on employment status in the gig economy the Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) is seeking to...

Cross-selling is a key goal for most professional service firms and especially the law firms I talk to.   Done well, it can generate...

Another day,  another report on blockchain, but this time away from crypto.

The advantage of blockhain is that it leaves a permanent...

The High Court judgment in the Sovani James case makes for difficult reading.  The High Court ruled that the Solicitors Disciplinary...

Already humans are trusting AI.  For example, the US FDA approved the first medical device to diagnose disease without a doctor in...

The EAT has ruled that private hire drivers working for Addison Lee are workers, not self-employed contractors. In doing so the EAT has...

As an afficionada of all things blockchain and crypto currency, I was recently intringued by the Coin Corner ad spread on the tube's...

I recently mediated a dispute about a banking senior executive, where the issue was mental health and a termination decision.  It...

Gender Pay Gap reporting has forced the sector to recognise that, although there are complex societal reasons for the disparity between...

Forget those awkward dance moves that had us all smiling recently, Theresa May has shown she now means business with a series of new...

The Spanish government is concerned that its businesses are lagging French and German firms in their preparations for Brexit, with over...

I consider myself to be an organised sort of person. I manage complex corporate transactions on behalf of clients, ensuring that the team...

A storm of protest has arisen over recent days following reports that Clearcast has refused clearance for a Christmas TV commercial by...

Earlier this week it was reported that Dunnes Stores has acquired the freehold interest in one of its busiest Dublin Supermarkets on...

The ASA’s recent decision to uphold complaints against an ad campaign run by MYA Cosmetic Surgery Ltd (“MYA”) about breast enlargement...

Yesterday at the Cambridge University careers fair it was a full on day chatting with potential new entrants to the patent profession....

Whilst it is becoming more common for dads to attend the birth of their children, there is no such direct right. So what rights are...

A recent statistic shows that adoption applications by heterosexual couples has fallen 36% in the past four years.   And it is...

Claims made by an essay writing service, operated by Thoughtbridge Consulting Limited (“Thoughtbridge”), have failed to make the grade....

Some more exciting news in the fibre sector with the investment by Mubadala Investment Company into the growing Hyperoptic.

Fibre...

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission has confirmed this week that Google have notified it of its “proposal to acquire "sole...

The first thing to say is that this isn’t just about the initial authorisation of firms to permit them to conduct a set of regulated...

Good evening. This letter, or blog post, comes to you from the United States of America on the day after the midterm election results and...

Creative businesses are championing the concept of the universal 4 day week. That means all staff working for 4 days but being paid for...

It is a common misconception that if you either cannot fund your legal costs or do not have the 'cash flow' to do so, there are no...

Discussions about technology advances, in particular AI, often focus on negative concerns about automation leading to widespread loss of...

As a working mum I think it’s really important that my kids know that I enjoy my job, and actually get up and look forward to the working...

With trade terms still unfinalised, stockpiling of medicines and the sourcing of alternative transportation and routes has become a...

This week has seen the Brabners family law team receive recognition for their expertise in three separate legal directories. The team...

So you’ve taken that leap of faith and founded your start-up. Congratulations! The world is for the taking and with hard-work, focus,...

It's worth considering what the UK's other EEA trade partners are doing to prepare for Brexit. Today, a report from France, which...

Even if you are involved with artificial intelligence in some way, unless you are actively involved in AI software development, it can be...

In the original Star Wars movie in 1976, Luke Skywalker finds  a holographic recording of Princess Leia in R2D2. At the time this...

One would be hard-pressed to find a newspaper or website not reporting the latest headlines from Prime Minister’s question time. Some...