Landmark Decision: Court Of Appeal Allows UK Trial Against Google
In a landmark decision in the Court of Appeal three individuals have been allowed to continue with a test case against Google. This case could well open the way to consumers being able to sue Google and others in…
Equality Duties and Data Protection
Christopher Graham, Information Commissioner, has collaborated with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to produce a new guidance note for the public sector on the interplay between equality duties and…
Shared Parental Leave - New Regulations
Holly Dobson helps to demystify the new regulations and sign posts some useful resources. Summary In force from 5 April 2015 and applies to all births and adoptions. Parents\Partners now have option of…
Recent Enforcement By Information Commisioner's Office
Recent enforcement by the Information Commissioner's office has resulted in Direct Assist Limited being fined £80,000 for making direct marketing calls to people without their consent and a fine for the Serious…
Boy Band Hysteria Has Heartbroken Workers Seeking Compassionate Leave
Following Zayn Malik's announcement that he is leaving One Direction, employers have been inundated with requests for compassionate leave from grieving fans who claim that they are too heartbroken to work! Following…
Job Applicants Can No Longer Be Forced To Reveal Spent Convictions
A new law has been brought in to try and ensure that those who have committed less serious crimes have a better chance of finding a job once they have reformed their lives. It is now a criminal offence for an employer…
Married, Civil Partners, Divorced, Single......? Make A Will.
29th March 2015 marks the first anniversary of same sex marriage. This is a step on from the right to enter into a civil partnership, which came into effect ten years ago in December 2005. Same sex couples, whether…
Wake Smith Appoint New Commercial Property Partner
Wake Smith is delighted to appoint Lisa Davison as Partner in their Commercial Property team at their Clarkehouse Road Office in Sheffield. Lisa joins the team from the Sheffield office of Nabarro LLP and has over…
Is Another Bite Of The Cherry Around The Corner For You?
Just when you thought you had finally got rid of the ex, you may have just been treading water! If you divorced without obtaining a financial clean break order, you could be at risk of future claims against your…
Data Protection Amendments Will Strengthen Powers To Take Action On Nuisance Calls
Changes to the Data Protection Act 1998 will take effect from the 6 April 2015. This will strengthen the Information Commissioner's powers with regard to nuisance phone calls, texts and emails. This has followed…
