‘I came into law by accident,’ admits Sebastian Goldsmith, general counsel (GC) of occupational health service provider Medigold Health. ‘I guess it was a second choice. I did Spanish and Portuguese at university, and I was going to work for an investment bank, as I did an internship with HSBC during my year abroad in …
Simmons unveils Next Gen Legal Solutions Index Simmons & Simmons recently published its first Next Gen Legal Solutions Index, a report based on 500 GCs surveyed ‘to delve into their experience of law firms’. The report found that a quarter of GCs are discontented with law firm tech, with the proportion rising to 31% of …
What’s the significance of termination for ‘material change in objective circumstances’ to employers? Employers’ unilateral termination of employment contracts is subject to strict requirements under China’s labour law. Employers are allowed to unilaterally terminate employment contracts only under the circumstances specified in the labour law. Among these circumstances, article 40 item (3) (ie material change …
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Born and raised in Belfast, Northern Ireland, as a relatively green qualified lawyer I yearned for an environment that would offer greater opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The advent of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (‘Code’) was a huge step by the Indian legislature towards providing a robust, market driven and time bound mechanism for the insolvency and bankruptcy process in India. Prior to the Code, the insolvency laws in India were scattered amongst various laws and judicial forums. However, the …
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This article highlights certain features of Luxembourg insolvency laws relevant for international groups, which include Luxembourg companies. Following the end of Covid-related support measures and considering the current challenging global economic conditions, the number of bankruptcy filings in Luxembourg has increased recently. Since Luxembourg is an important financial hub, many of such bankrupt companies are …
With the downward trend of Covid-19 infections due to effective vaccines, the lifting of various government restrictions, and the recent declaration of the World Health Organization regarding the end of the Covid-19 as a public health emergency, employers have been keen on exploring return to office arrangements. Whether it is to promote office culture and …
From 1 July 2023, employers must take into account that various points in employment and HR practice will change. Below you will find the most important changes.
Today’s dynamic and digitalised business environment obliges companies to protect its workforce, confidential information and trade connections; and a common way is to rely on non-compete clauses in employment contracts. One prime objective is to prevent key employees who have left the company from engaging in activities which would otherwise unduly interfere with or prejudice …
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In simple terms, generative AI systems are trained by exposure to vast data sets. They build and refine models based on this data. They learn to identify patterns – and to iterate and alter those patterns to create new content. However, potential intellectual property issues arise at both the input and output stages: with the …
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