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The Digital Services Act – Are we turning a new leaf on online security?

The Digital Services Act – Are we turning a new leaf on online security?

As of the 4th October 2022, the EU Council have approved the Digital Services Act which aims to protect users online by imposing obligations on digital services.

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Wife’s claims adjourned based on “dodgy” documents in divorce

Wife’s claims adjourned based on “dodgy” documents in divorce

Senior Associate, Madeleine Young, takes a look at the recent decision in X v Y and more generally the impact of the use of electronic documents in family proceedings.

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Cyber Resilience Act

Cyber Resilience Act

The European Commission has adopted a proposal for a Cyber Resilience Act to impose specific cybersecurity requirements for products with digital elements – which will be relevant for those UK tech businesses doing business with Europe.

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Pensions on divorce

Pensions on divorce

Madeleine Young, a Senior Associate in the Family & Matrimonial team summarises the approach taken by the family court when dealing with dividing pensions on divorce

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Victim of a scam? What you can do and if you can sue.

Victim of a scam? What you can do and if you can sue.

Tom Maple, Partner and Head of the Dispute Resolution and Litigation team, considers what you can do to recover your money if you have been scammed.

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When should redundancy consultation start?

When should redundancy consultation start?

A recent EAT case has indicated that employers may need to consult with employees before determining selection criteria for redundancy.

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TikTok is issued with a notice of intent by the ICO

TikTok is issued with a notice of intent by the ICO

The popular social media app could be forced to pay a fine of £27 million after an investigation by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) discovered they may have breached UK data protection law.

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The “Mini-Budget” and Divorce: What Now?

The “Mini-Budget” and Divorce: What Now?

The Liz Truss premiership lasted only 44 days, but her government’s ‘mini-budget’ announced on 23 September 2022 is likely to have a profound effect on the country for many years.

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Rights of Light

Rights of Light

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No retrospective privilege for draft grievance reports

No retrospective privilege for draft grievance reports

A draft grievance and disciplinary investigation report was held not to acquire privilege retrospectively, regardless of whether a comparison between different versions of the report might disclose legal advice given

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Sweeping Reforms to Employment Law

Sweeping Reforms to Employment Law

TUPE, paid annual holiday and the 48-hour working week could all fall away, as the Conservative government looks to remove European employment legislation.

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Disguised Remuneration and the Loan Charge – Demands to Repay the Loans…

Disguised Remuneration and the Loan Charge – Demands to Repay the Loans…

Disguised Remuneration and the Loan Charge. Recovering the Loans

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