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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 strengthens its Regulatory Team

West End Law firm, RIAA Barker Gillette, 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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Drones – Keep them out of my air space

Recently this firm handed its office lease back to its landlord, who had commissioned a drone survey of our hard-to-get-to roof to see how dilapidated it was. A voice in my head said, 'that's our air space, and you need our consent to fly your drone in it'. It was an interesting thought.

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Principles behind principles

New Year, a time for resolutions, for predictions about the year ahead, for reflection and hopes, for joining gyms and visiting them occasionally. This article will have none of that! There are no dreams here, only nightmares better suited to Halloween.

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Business Interruption Insurance

After the Supreme Court's judgment earlier in the year, what are the legal and practical impacts of the FCA's business interruption insurance test case?

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Security camera neighbour comes unstuck

The Christmas holidays provide an opportunity to catch up with jobs around the house, but this could lead to trouble, as Mr Woodard found out when installing security devices around his home.

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Parents: No need to Claus a Scene at Christmas

While Christmas is one of the most joyous times of the year, it can be challenging for separated families.

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Excluding liability in commercial contracts

Most commercial contracts use liability clauses to manage risks in the event of default, either by excluding liability altogether or setting a limit on liability.

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