Legal Insights

Too often when evaluating software, the decision leads to the implementation of a single-point solution. So, what are single-point...

Rarely does a government minister state in public that consumers should avoid using the services of a named business, but secondary...

The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) recently championed a campaign to raise awareness about stress and its impact on adults aged over 18...

2 of the more significant changes in the Volcker 2.0 proposal would a) give banks more latitude to trade to help clients e.g. market make...

As you’re probably aware, the General Data Protection Regulations came into force last week. But, while businesses are busy looking at...

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Anyway. It's quite rare that my passions combine like this, so please excuse my excitement here. This is a story...

In this article we have had an indication from the justice secretary David Gauke that he supports the case for changing the law around...

The ASA formally investigated two complaints about a poster for a new Don Broco album. The poster featured a religious icon with the face...

Prominent German business newspaper Handelsblatt has picked up on the trend that more and more M&A deals are being insured under -...

Last year the ASA and CAP published guidelines to address the way in which broadband speed claims should be communicated by advertisers,...

On a sunny day, its best to be outdoors.

However, is there planning permission for that outdoor area?

Dublin City Council recently issued...

Regulatory organisations often function better in adversity. This was true of the Bank of England during the secondary banking crisis of...

The name of the act conjures images of people physically restrained and forced into activities against their will. The reality however is...

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As Europe’s General Data Protection Regulations comes into force, organisations across all industries have questions about what exactly...

Within divorce disputes an increasing number of cases focus upon parental financial support, family money and inheritance.  In the...

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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is now law. In broad terms, it is an enhancement of individual rights under the Data...

If there's one thing I've learned from receiving what feels like a bazillion GDPR-related emails this week, it's that companies hold onto...

No doubt the guidance is being rewritten at a furious rate. Kind of them to give us a clear 24 hours to comply!

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The ASA has this week told Scottish newspaper 'The Herald' that a print ad for their "New Year Special Offer" subscription was in breach...

Football fans may be wondering why Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was missing from the stands of Wembley on the day that his team beat...

Amid the recent reports of employers enforcing contraversial dress codes, our employment team take a closer look at the issue - and...

25th May 2018 the day that all junk, spam, crud and crap was expunged from our inboxes never to return. The day that all commercial...

For many coming out of University after three years with a Law degree, the prospects seem daunting. The dearth of training contracts...

I visited Dublin last week to attend the historic first test cricket match on Irish soil against Pakistan. It was a great occasion, and...

We have seen another reported case concerning a farm and proprietary estoppel in the last few weeks.

In the case of Dobson v Griffey...

A short article on how Grant Thornton BVI uses Section 1782 of Title 28 of the United States Code to obtain banking records and help...

Regulatory scrutiny is increasing, but this isn't slowing the pace of blockchain activity - if anything, it's helping the industry mature.

Last week, in another blow to the gig economy, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has dismissed an appeal by taxi firm Addison Lee.

In August...

Back in August 2016, I posted a short article about what business might learn from the UK's success at the Rio Olympics. Since then, and...

As a recruiter, it is important that we ask questions of our clients so that we understand exactly the person required and...

We are a search business – almost by definition this means that we are working to fill roles that are very difficult indeed to fill. Our...

With much of the data having now been gathered as to the gender pay gaps within large companies and charities in the UK, we could choose...

New Government guidance is now available for employers, on how to address the issue of dress codes in the workplace. The guidance is a...

It has been suggested that we should blog about when you can and can't make unauthorised references to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in...

This week's ASA ruling against online clothing brand Prettylittlething is a useful reminder that it’s all very well having a set of...

Pukka Herbs had been using the sub-brand "Detox" for a particular variety of its tea since 2004 and had previously persuaded Trading...

Walker Morris have proved a commentary on yesterday's decision, but unfortunately, the Court hasn't given clear guidance on what lawyers...

Stereotyping isn't just for Christmas ads, it's for life. Ads which rely on tired old tropes are all around us - all year long. Whether...

Long workdays, working weekends, cancelled holidays ... does stress at work affect your mental wellbeing?

The day has (almost) arrived. 

Tomorrow, Supreme Court judges including newly-appointed President Lady Hale will determine the matter...

 Earlier this year, businesses with over 250 employees had to publish a report detailing any gender pay gap in their organisation....

Today, Nick Raynsford, president of the Town and Country Planning Association (TCPA) and housing minister from 1997 to 2001,...

On 10 May 2018, the Secretary of State for Transport approved a development consent order (DCO) for the Silvertown Tunnel project, which...

Last week, the monthly limit on the number of Restricted Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS) which can be issued was hit once again – for...

Whether the word 'Nike' conjures up images of the Greek winged goddess of victory or the sports gear brand beloved of top athletes, you...

OddsMonkey has become the latest gambling website to find itself on the wrong end of an ASA ruling. 

OddsMonkey provides...

Good news for (some) start-ups, particularly in the tech or life sciences sectors (and also for their professional advisors!) - the level...

It is common when a contractor winds up in difficulty or a high-profile project does not go to plan for commentators to claim the “death...

You only get one chance to make a good first impression at an interview, so make it count!

Your appearance is more important than you...

MPs are backing calls for a change in the current law in respect of the rights of grandparents and other wider family members. 

Back at the start of January, I wrote a couple of blogs about what we should look for in the FCA Business Plan, particularly given its...

Statistically,  20% of EU Trademark Applications filed with the EUIPO are opposed. That means you've filed your application, it has...

MPs are seeking an amendment to the Children Act to include a right for a child to have a close relationship with members of their...

When negotiating with procurement, it sometimes feels like they only want to pay peanuts for advertising services. And what do you get...

Today I attended a workshop about "Shaping AI and data for people and society" at the Nuffield Foundation and Ada Lovelace Institute....

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) has really already arrived. But it officially goes into effect in about...

If you have an interest only mortgage, you need to be aware that at the end of the mortgage term, you will still owe the capital balance...

Andy Haldane's speech on Big Data sets out several interesting angles on how economists, and the Bank/PRA,  think about data now and...

Last night, the AI Forum New Zealand launched its report Artificial Intelligence — Shaping a Future New Zealand.  According to the...

The recent announcement by Chinese biopharmaceutical company WuXi Biologics of its €325 million development of a manufacturing facility...

A very interesting arbitration decision was issued Monday of this week in Eastern Canada.  As this decision was just issued to the...

How important is geography to law firms? 

Perhaps the most important components of a law firm are the people, from the Senior Equity...

With companies like Uber, Deliveroo, CitySprint and many others engaging in casual working arrangements with their drivers, the...

In a further demonstration of how difficult it can be to register a shape as a trademark across the whole of Europe, Advocate General...

Need directions? Google Maps. Need to check your friends birthday? Facebook. Need to remember something? Notes.

With the technology that...

In case you're wondering, it was one-hit-wonder Ski Lo who coined the phrase "Hey You, What's That Sound? Everybody look what's going...