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Digital media and intellectual property: a comprehensive review of recent issues
There is a lot of change on the horizon for copyright at the moment; a constant stream of cases highlights the struggle for current laws to keep up with the pace of modern day technological advances. Baker & McKenzie outlines why a clear copyright strategy is key in the digital media industry.
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Copyright
Lightbulb moment? An overview of the draft Energy Bill 2012
The Department of Energy and Climate Change has announced the Government's draft Energy Bill 2012 with the aim of establishing a legislative framework to support the delivery of secure, affordable and low-carbon energy. Nabarro look in detail at the Bill's objectives.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Financial services update: recovery and resolution plans; payment for order flow; Stressed Value-at-Risk
Macfarlanes' weekly financial services update includes details on the FSA's feedback statement on recovery and resolution plan rules; guidance on payment for order flow arrangements; FSA guidelines on Stressed Value-At-Risk; and the ESA consultation on financial conglomerates directive.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Compliance
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Beecroft Report on employment law reform - a storm in a tea cup?
The Government has been forced to publish a controversial report on reforming employment law prepared for the BIS last year. Shoosmiths provides background details on the report and outline which of its points are being taken further or considered, and which proposals are not being taken forward.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 24 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
Legal Week Student: Q&A with BPP Law School
In this Q&A, Legal Week's editor-in-chief talks to Peter Crisp, dean of BPP Law School about the pressure to improve diversity in the legal profession, the 2020 Review of legal education and how candidates can stand out from the crowd when applying for a coveted training contract.
Law Firm: Legal Week Video | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Career development
High Speed Rail 2 - coming to a field near you?
HS2 Ltd is to start environmental and engineering survey work along the planned route of the new rail line between London and the Midlands. As landowners are being contacted for site visits, Travers Smith outline the HS2 plans over the next few years and the likely impact they will have.
Law Firm: Travers Smith | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Rail
The cookies countdown - what to do to avoid fines
The grace period granted by the Information Commissioner's Office to enable website operators to comply with the new laws relating to cookies ends in just a few days' time. Shoosmiths outline why it's now important to consider whether enough has been done to avoid the ICO's enforcement powers.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 23 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 - how it affects the healthcare sector
The Protection of Freedoms Act covers a whole range of issues, including amendments it makes to the 'vetting and barring' scheme brought in under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006. Eversheds summarises the key changes of particular importance to health and social care professionals.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Health Care
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The 2012 pensions revolution: how to prepare for auto-enrolment
By any measure, the introduction of automatic enrolment and compulsory contributions for the workforce at large represents a seismic shift in approach. There is much to be done to prepare for the changes. This briefing gives an overview of compliance requirements for employers.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Occupational
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Strategies for dealing with business disruptions: The Olympics, Euro 2012 and "leaves on the line"…
This briefing pulls together the large number of issues which often arise as a result of business disruptions. Particular focus is placed on planning to meet staffing needs; preparing infrastructure to deal with disruption; and the impact disruptions may have on HR or employment issues.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 22 May 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Enforcement
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