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The Consequences of Data Breaches

The Consequences of Data Breaches

High-profile and costly fines for data breaches are now a regular occurrence, but what does it mean for individuals when their data privacy is infringed?

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The Court of Appeal on the Test for Testamentary Capacity – and what amounts to a Delusional Belief

The Court of Appeal on the Test for Testamentary Capacity – and what amounts to a Delusional Belief

The Court of Appeal decision in Clitheroe v Bond 2021.

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Protecting Data Transferred Overseas in a Post-Brexit World

Protecting Data Transferred Overseas in a Post-Brexit World

A new Memorandum of Understanding has been agreed between the DCMS and ICO, shedding light on how the UK will make adequacy decisions permitting personal data to be transferred from the UK to third countries.

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Signing off from work

Signing off from work

Can an employer implement a policy prohibiting his employees from wearing any visible religious signs at the workplace or does it constitute direct discrimination?

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Sexual Harassment Consultation

Sexual Harassment Consultation

We report on the government’s response to the consultation.

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How uplifting!

How uplifting!

Can the ACAS Code uplift apply even if the dismissal was fair?

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A Right to be Recognised?

A Right to be Recognised?

A recent case reminds us of the protections given by moral rights and the limits of those protections.

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Will cladding on my building affect my sale or purchase?

Will cladding on my building affect my sale or purchase?

Rules about cladding on buildings are constantly changing following the devastating tragedy at Grenfell Tower. We discuss if homeowners will be affected by the changes in law and regulations.

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Fair Value defined in forced share sale

Fair Value defined in forced share sale

Shareholder dispute over share valuation.

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Starting to move apart?

Starting to move apart?

The EU’s consumer law regime is beginning to diverge from the UK’s regime, as member states implement three new consumer law directives. Notwithstanding Brexit, UK organisations dealing with EU consumers will need to keep up to date with the changes.

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Financial Remedy Proceedings on Divorce – Private FDR Hearings and Arbitration

Financial Remedy Proceedings on Divorce – Private FDR Hearings and Arbitration

Alternatives to the Court process.

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Is Flexible Working Sex Discrimination?

Is Flexible Working Sex Discrimination?

In a recent case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) held that employment tribunals must have regard to “the childcare disparity” when considering sex discrimination claims.

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