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Amazon, Alexa and healthcare data
In July 2019 NHS Digital, the body responsible for technology and data in the NHS in England, announced that it was making NHS information available for use with Alexa devices,...
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Chairman’s view: General election 2019
Blake Morgan chairman, Bruce Potter, has commented on the general election and what it means for our clients. "A central theme for all parties throughout the election has been a...
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Whistleblowing: Supreme Court’s unfair dismissal ruling in Royal Mail case gives pause for thought
Employment law expert Ian Jones looks at a case that should sound an alert for companies looking to dismiss staff for spurious reasons, especially in the context of whistleblowing. This...
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Health and safety event a big hit
On Wednesday, 4 December, Blake Morgan and Institute of Occupational Health and Safety (IOSH) South Coast branch joined together to present a health and safety mock sentencing hearing at Blake...
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Does cutting up a work of art and re-using fragments of the canvas to make watches infringe copyright law?
This isn't a law school examination question but a real life Danish copyright case which hit the headlines in the UK recently. Intellectual property expert Simon Stokes looks at a...
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Professional negligence appeal case study
Our professional negligence experts take a look at an appeal from the Supreme Court and what you can take away from it. The case: Edwards on behalf of the Estate of...
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The acid test for vinegar
A consortium of Italian vinegar producers, The Consortium for Balsamic Vinegar of Modena, have failed in their attempt to force a German company from using the term "balsamico" (balsamic) to...
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The general election 2019: are our new data protection laws working?
Jon Belcher has written a piece looking at election data, which was first published in PrivSec Report on 4 December. As I write, the 2019 general election campaign is in...
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Private Client Issues – December 2019
Welcome to this month's edition of Private Client Issues, Blake Morgan's monthly round-up of the topics you may find of interest. It features insight and advice on developments affecting private...
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Women in Law – what needs to change
In the second part of DAS Law's look at women in law, Senior Solicitor Kerry Blomerus talks about what needs to change. This section, to mark the centenary of the...
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Drones: not just for Christmas
Those in search of Christmas gifts would do well to be aware that, as of 30 November 2019, new provisions came into force, which could make your present a little...
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Blake Morgan climbs the ranks in The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List
The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers published on November 28th showcases leading organisations working across all strands of diversity. In recognition of their continued dedication to workplace diversity, Blake Morgan...