What happens when a disgruntled employee from a notorious brokerage firm decides to exercise their data protection rights? This podcast episode examines the intersection of privacy law and corporate misconduct through the lens of one of cinema's most infamous financial scandals, exploring how a simple data subject access request could have exposed a web of illegal activity.

Rich Ambrose, CEO of Wealthify, joins the Payment Innovators Network Podcast to discuss his extensive background in the payments industry. He shares insights from his career trajectory...

The UK government's Immigration and Asylum Bill 2026 proposes sweeping changes to corporate modern slavery reporting, introducing mandatory content requirements, financial penalties up to £1 million or 1% of turnover, and enhanced board-level accountability. Organizations that have taken a minimal compliance approach to the Modern Slavery Act 2015 face significant reputational and regulatory...

The UK government has published a technical consultation on transitional provisions for the increase in Normal Minimum Pension Age (NMPA) from 55 to 57, effective April 2028. The draft legislation aims to protect individuals aged 55 or 56 who have already taken steps to access their pension benefits, ensuring these payments remain authorized and avoid tax penalties.

As businesses navigate technological advances and significant employment law reforms, workforce planning has become critical to success. But what happens when organisations fail to forecast future skills needs, and how can the legal risks of poor planning be minimised in an evolving regulatory landscape?

The UK venture capital market has rebounded from its 2022-2024 downturn, with funding activity recovering and larger rounds returning, particularly for AI and DeepTech businesses. However, despite improved market conditions, investors maintain strict deal terms focused on founder alignment, governance protections, and exit control. Analysis of proprietary deal data reveals how capital concentration, leaver provisions, liquidation preferences...

The ongoing commercial rivalry between fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu has evolved into one of the most significant intellectual property disputes in the e-commerce sector. This landmark case examines critical questions about copyright ownership, platform liability, and the legal responsibilities of online marketplaces in the digital age.

Employment tribunals are seeing a sharp rise in interim relief applications, with monthly filings now matching what used to be annual totals. These applications can force employers to continue paying dismissed employees' salaries and benefits for months while awaiting a final hearing, creating significant financial exposure even when the employee isn't working.

The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision allowing approximately 5,000 motor finance claims to proceed via multi-party 'omnibus' claim forms, challenging the lenders' attempts to disaggregate the cases. The ruling addresses whether claims alleging unfair relationships under the Consumer Credit Act 1974—based on undisclosed dealer commissions—can be efficiently managed collectively despite their fact-specific nature. This case management decision provides important guidance on the cour

The consumer and retail sector faces unprecedented challenges from inflation, geopolitical instability, and supply chain disruption. This analysis examines how in-house legal teams can craft supply chain contracts that balance prescriptive risk allocation with the flexibility needed to adapt to volatile market conditions, exploring critical provisions from price review mechanisms to termination rights.