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Three strikes and you’re out: navigating industrial action for Employers

Three strikes and you’re out: navigating industrial action for Employers

With just under a month into 2023, strike action has already been taken by rail services, the Royal Mail, NHS nurses and ambulance drivers, with more strikes from the rail industry and teachers to come.

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Are our Creative Industries under threat..?

Are our Creative Industries under threat..?

AI is becoming increasingly powerful, no more so than in the forthcoming case between Getty Images and Stability AI. Getty Images is alleging copyright infringement against Stability AI.

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More protection for Brand Owners..?

More protection for Brand Owners..?

In Louboutin v Amazon, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has recently considered whether online marketplaces could be held directly liable for trademark infringement for offering and advertising counterfeit goods sold by third parties on their respective platforms.

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Proposal to make second staircases obligatory

Proposal to make second staircases obligatory

The government has proposed to make second staircases obligatory in residential buildings over 30 metres for safety reasons.

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5 tips for water-tight drop-shipping

5 tips for water-tight drop-shipping

The drop-shipping supply chain model has continued to grow in popularity, particularly as it enables smaller businesses to serve its customers without needing to maintain a warehouse full of stock.

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Exclusions of liability: when coaches explode

Exclusions of liability: when coaches explode

In a recent judgment, the High Court refused to find that a broad exclusion of liability clause was unlawful.

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Does Uber's algorithm pay minimum wage?

Does Uber's algorithm pay minimum wage?

A new claim launched by drivers last month alleges that Uber is in breach of the March 2021 decision ruling that they are classed as "workers" and has not been paying them minimum wage.

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Simply having a wonderful Christmas (party) time

Simply having a wonderful Christmas (party) time

What employers should keep in mind when planning, hosting and recovering from seasonal festivities...

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Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs) listed on LSE and AIM

Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs) listed on LSE and AIM

A SPAC is company incorporated and floated for the purpose of making an acquisition.

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Successful trial of the four-day working week

Successful trial of the four-day working week

100 UK companies have pledged to implement a four day work week after a successful trial.

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Working v Watching: An employers guide to the FIFA World Cup

Working v Watching: An employers guide to the FIFA World Cup

With the Football World Cup underway in Qatar and most kick-offs during working hours, many employers are considering or have already made adjustments or special allowances for those wanting to watch matches.

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Is Elon Musk ignoring employment laws?

Is Elon Musk ignoring employment laws?

As Elon Musk continues to bulldoze his way through the Corporate world, his most recent faux-pas has employment lawyers baffled and employees asking what their rights are.

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