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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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Insight

Lockdown your data whilst remote working

Businesses processing personal data must keep the protection of customer and employee data at the front of continuity planning as they tackle the Coronavirus threat.

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Co-parenting during COVID-19

With the kids at home and the country in lockdown, it is an incredibly difficult time for all families right now, but even more so for those families where parents are separated or are separating.

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Don’t put your footer in it when it comes to contracts

Companies are being urged to review their electronic procedures following a court ruling that an automatic email signature could suffice to conclude a binding contract.

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Trial periods in a redundancy scenario

The Employment Tribunal has ruled that employers must give clear notice of the termination of the redundant role when any alternative employment is offered, and a trial period commences during a redundancy consultation.

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Human rights, employment and social media

The European Court of Human Rights has held that the dismissal of an employee for writing a social blog could be a violation of their human rights under the right to freedom of expression.

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Gifts and entertainment or bribery and corruption?

Under the Bribery Act 2010, any corporate gift or hospitality must be reasonable and proportionate. Companies who get it wrong may find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

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