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Data transfers: EU/US Privacy Shield shattered

On 16 July 2020, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) struck down the European Union (EU)/United States (US) Privacy Shield, which served as the mechanism for which EU citizens’ personal data could be shared with the US. Instead, companies must now use standard contractual clauses (SCCs).

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RIAA Barker Gillette UK strengthens its Regulatory Team

West End Law firm, RIAA Barker Gillette (UK), has today announced the appointment of partner Susan Humble strengthening its growing Regulatory practice.

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Contractually responsible behaviour during COVID-19

The Government has issued guidance advising people to act “responsibly and fairly” during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Delayed, but not cancelled: Company directors’ responsibilities

Company directors will be focused on the bottom line and corporate governance as they continue to navigate their way through the pandemic lockdown and the Government’s route map towards business as usual.

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Supreme Court clarifies employer’s vicarious liability

The Supreme Court clarifies the scope of an employer’s vicarious liability for the conduct of its employees

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Mental Health Awareness Week

A word from our employment partner, Karen Cole, during Mental Health Awareness Week

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Key English commercial law differences post-Brexit

The UK government and European Commission signed The EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement on 30 December 2020. Here, Evangelos Kyveris, summarises areas of English commercial law that have been immediately affected.

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Are you a worker?

Worker status was created to reflect the fact that some individuals, whilst not employees, are not fully independent either and are deserving of some protection under law.

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It’s a status thing!

Earlier this year, the Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Employment Tribunal in Uber B.V -v- Aslam & Others; confirming that Uber drivers are workers.

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Veganism and employment law

Vegan beliefs extend beyond Veganuary

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Enforceability: Post-termination restrictions

Quilter Private Client Advisers v Falconer is a rare case on PTRs and acts as a stark warning to employers not to use ‘template’ clauses without due consideration.

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Employers: How to lawfully dismiss an employee

If you are considering the possibility of terminating a member of staff's employment, it is important to ensure that there are internal procedures in place which are fair and reasonable and that those procedures are followed. A careful approach reduces your exposure to claims before an Employment Tribunal.

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