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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.

Ian Machray explains a recent case which explored the boundary between banter and harassment.

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.

Cathrine Ripley considers the proposed changes to the rules on publishing the personal data of prize winners and marketing to children.

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.

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 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.

FSP advises shareholders of Stewarts Coach Group on sale to The Kings Ferry Group, a subsidiary of the National Express Group.

The Groceries Code of Practice has been extended to cover additional retailers.

The corporate team at FSP has advised the majority shareholders of the Academy Insurance group.

Mark Banham predicts that enhanced rights coming into force on 1st November will lead to more tenant’s associations seeking formal ‘recognition’ under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and landlords must be aware of their duties.