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Welcome news for small businesses! The ICO has just launched its very own AI privacy notice generator. It is hoped that this will assist small businesses in meeting their data privacy obligations under the UK GDPR. Read more below: #commercial #commercialandtechnology #dataprivacy #dataprotection #commerce #technology #AI #artificialintelligence

We are thrilled to announce two of our current Paralegals Charlotte Hudders and Patrick Turek have commenced their training contracts today. Dean Bickford, Training Partner, commented: "Huge congratulations to Charlotte and Patrick. We take a great deal of pride in the development of our future Solicitors and are very excited about this next step in their career." #FSPNews #traineesolicitor #solicitor #qualification #trainwithus #congratulations #rdguk #thamesvalley

In this article, Cathrine Ripley, Partner in our Commercial, IP & Technology team considers novation by conduct and a high court decision that held that an agreement was novated through the parties’ conduct even though it included a prohibition on dealings without written consent. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eD_VAX8Q #commercialandtechnology #highcourt #novation #novationbyconduct #consent

In this article, Robert Woodhouse, Legal Director in our Dispute Resolution team, considers a recent development in the Post Office Horizon scandal: a judgment of the Court on the effect of bankruptcy on former subpostmasters’ entitlement to government compensation. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eQG6vqND #disputeresolution #postoffice #horizonscandal #judgment #bankruptcy #government

📢 Don’t miss our upcoming HR Networking Forum! 📢 Join us this month for our usual networking event, with a special focus on Labour’s forthcoming employment law changes. While details are still emerging, this is a hot topic, and we’re excited to hear your thoughts and ideas in small breakout groups. 📅 Date: Tuesday 10 September 🕒 Time: 8:30am – 10:00am 📍 Venue: Carluccio’s, Unit 1, Davidson House, Forbury Square, Reading RG1 3EY Secure your spot for free here: https://lnkd.in/eDJHvZY5 #HR #HRNetworking #HRProfessionals #Employers #NetworkingOpportunity #FSPEvent #RDGUK #ThamesValley

We are delighted to announce Caterina Magenes has been promoted to Senior Paralegal within our Real Estate team. Marcus Francis, Partner and Head of the Real Estate team, commented: " Cat has done terrifically well to achieve this promotion so swiftly and we are excited about her seeing her continue to develop her legal career with FSP” #FSPnews #promotions #seniorparalegal #law #legalprofession #rdguk #thamesvalley

In this month's Employment Law Newsletter article, the employment team considers if the retraction of a job offer from a Christian social worker in response to anti-LGBT views direct discrimination? #ukemplaw #hr #employmentlaw #business #employees #employer #discrimination

🎀 FSP Do Afternoon Tea for a Fabulous Cause! 🎀 We’ve had an amazing day hosting an afternoon tea at our office to support Breast Cancer Now. Our team came together with a wonderful array of homemade treats, all in support of this vital cause. A huge thank you to everyone who participated, baked, and donated. Your support helps make a significant impact in the fight against breast cancer. So far, we have raised an incredible £500. #BreastCancerAwareness #BreastCancerNow #BreastCancer #AfternoonTeaNow #Fundraising #Charity

In this article, Charlotte Burroughs, Associate in our Commercial and Technology team, discusses the upcoming Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This Act will introduce a new regime for subscription contracts with consumers. While secondary legislation is still pending, businesses should start preparing for changes in their consumer interactions and related processes. Read more below: #CommercialandTechnology #LegalUpdate #DigitalMarketsAct2024 #ConsumerRights #Contracts #SubscriptionContracts #CMA

In this month’s employment law bulletin, the employment team considers the following: • Was the retraction of a job offer from a Christian social worker in response to anti-LGBT views direct discrimination? • The need for there to be an “economic entity” pursuing an “economic activity” for there to be a “relevant transfer” under TUPE • Where will less favourable treatment of a part-time worker amount to a breach of the Part-Time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekh8aqZp #employmentlaw #ukemplaw #employers #employees #discrimination #TUPE #parttimeworker