ArticleProposals To Modernise Copyright SystemsThe IPO has published a consultation on proposals to modernise the copyright system. United KingdomIntellectual PropertyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleFocus Antitrust - 20 February 2019Court of Appeal upholds CMA decision in information exchange caseUnited KingdomLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleFacial Recognition And Data ProtectionThe Articles 29 Data Protection Working Party has adopted an opinion in which it expresses concern over the data protection implications of the use of facial recognition in on line and mobile services. United KingdomPrivacyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleConsultation On "Click And Collect" PremisesRetailers may be able to take advantage of "click and collect" services under a Department for Communities and Local government planning law consultation. United KingdomReal Estate and ConstructionCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticlePublic Company Update: May 2019Welcome to the May 2019 edition of our biannual Public Company Update, for directors and in-house counsel of quoted companies, nomads/brokers and sponsorsUnited KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleThat's All FolkesAfter six years, and the first legal battle over the ownership of street art, Banksy's Art Buff reappeared in Folkestone, England. The mural depicts a woman gazing at an empty plinth.United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleImplementation Of The Bribery Act DelayedThis Act has generated a large amount of public interest and some adverse press comment.United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleHot Off The Press: Supreme Court Reassures Pensions Industry In Confirming Fsds Rank As Provable Debts On InsolvencyA Supreme Court ruling on 24 July in relation to the Lehman and Nortel groups is being welcomed by the pensions industry.United KingdomEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleHot Off The Press: Supreme Court Reassures Pensions Industry In Confirming Fsds Rank As Provable Debts On InsolvencyA Supreme Court ruling on 24 July in relation to the Lehman and Nortel groups is being welcomed by the pensions industry.United KingdomEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleRegulator Issues First Contribution Notice Determination Against an IndividualThe Pensions Regulator’s Determinations Panel has issued an initial contribution notice determination against two individuals with respect to the insolvency of Northern Ireland clothes wholesales/manufacturer Desmond & Sons. United KingdomEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleTUPE Transfers And DB Pensions - Court Provides Some ClarificationThe recent case of Proctor & Gamble Company v Svenska Cellulosa Aktiebolaget SCA & Other [2012] EWHC 1257 (Ch) involved the court considering how defined benefit obligations are treated following a TUPE transfer in light of the Beckmann and Martin cases. United KingdomEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleCode Of Practice For Cloud Service ProvidersThe Cloud Industry Forum (often known as CIF) has launched a Code of Practice for cloud service providers. United KingdomMedia, Telecoms, IT, EntertainmentCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleFocus Antitrust - 12 June 2019Ofcom has opened an investigation into the potential sharing of commercially sensitive information, including information on future pricing, European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleFocus Antitrust - 2 October 2019The European Commission has fined Coroos and Groupe CECAB €31.6 million for participating in a canned vegetables cartel. European UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleFocus Antitrust - 22 May 2019European Commission fines Barclays, RBS, Citigroup, JPMorgan and MUFG €1.07 billion for participating in foreign exchange spot trading cartelsEuropean UnionAntitrust/Competition LawCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleItalian Cookie RecipeRecently the Italian Data Protection Authority has published guidance on the use of the personal data in targeted on-line advertising, pursuant to its Personal Data Protection Code.ItalyPrivacyCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleHMRC's Crackdown On Contractors: Government Publishes Draft Legislation Reforming IR35 Rules In The Private SectorIn the recent draft Finance Bill published on 11 July, the Government has confirmed that the proposed changes to the off-payroll working rules (commonly known as "IR35" United KingdomCorporate/Commercial LawCharles Russell Speechlys
ArticleHigh Court Dismisses Appeal Against Ruling That Changing The State Pension Age For Women From 60 To 66 Is Not Unlawful DiscriminationEarlier this week, the High Court dismissed two women's appeal against a ruling that the Governments introduction of the same state pension age for men United KingdomEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleIt's Pensions Awareness WeekThis week is Pensions Awareness Week. It is often not understood that the majority of domestic pensions (excluding the basic state pension and new state pension) are capable of being shared...United KingdomEmployment and HRCharles Russell Speechlys LLP
ArticleDatacentres And Hydrogen: A New DawnDiesel powered generators have long provided support to data centres if there are power outages or other disruptions to service – they are expensive and rarely used.United KingdomEnergy and Natural ResourcesCharles Russell Speechlys LLP