Author Archive
Troubling ground rents in the leasehold market
Katie Wiesendanger discusses the ‘ground-rent scandal’ and the government’s proposals to tackle the issue.
A strong password may not be sufficient any more…
Cathrine Ripley, head of the Commercial & Technology/IP department, considers the new guidance on data encryption provided by the Information Commissioner Officer earlier this month.
Blowing the whistle on a decision to dismiss
Ian Machray explores whether employees can be personally liable for compensation flowing from the dismissal of a whistle-blower.
Half the hours, half the pay
We explore whether paying 50% of full-time pay for 53.5% of full-time work was less favourable treatment of a part-time worker.
“Banter” – where to draw the line?
Ian Machray explains a recent case which explored the boundary between banter and harassment.
EU Court rules that a food product cannot be copyrighted by virtue of its taste
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that taste cannot be copyrighted, in a case relating to a spreadable cream cheese dip.
Announcing prize winners, marketing to children and GDPR
Cathrine Ripley considers the proposed changes to the rules on publishing the personal data of prize winners and marketing to children.
CAP updates its advertising code to align with GDPR
The Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) has recently announced changes to its CAP Code to reflect GDPR, following a public consultation. Cathrine Ripley, Partner and Head of commercial and technology looks at the key changes.
Field Seymour Parkes advises Dulux Decorator Centres on acquisition of Cambrian Decorators Supplies
The FSP corporate team led by partner Penelope Garden has advised J.P. McDougall & Co Limited trading as Dulux Decorator Centres (DDC) on its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Cambrian S.W. Limited.
Field Seymour Parkes advises Dulux Decorator Centre Network on acquisition of Whites Trades Paints
Field Seymour Parkes has advised J.P. McDougall & Co Limited trading as Dulux Decorator Centres (DDC) on its acquisition of the trade paints business Whites Trade Paints from H.W. White & Son Limited.