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Why employers need to watch out when it comes to employee monitoring.
By Jon Dunkley, Partner, data protection and employment specialist with Wollens Solicitors. The ‘Big Brother’ surveillance scenario envisaged by George Orwell has long since become reality. The ability to watch citizens outlined in the futuristic novel Nineteen...
Data protection reminder in the age of track and trace and working from home
Since March 2020, businesses have had to change the way that they work and, while technology has facilitated many of these changes, it is important not to lose sight of obligations in regard to data protection policies and procedures. It has been over two years now...
Wollens talented additions to legal teams before, during and after lockdown
Building on specialist skills in Commercial, Litigation and Family Law, we are delighted to welcome new lawyers to our Wollens South Devon offices – before, during and after lockdown. Dominic Hollingsworth, Head of Corporate Services Joining just before Lockdown as...
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill
On 25 June 2020, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill received royal assent and became law on 26 June 2020 (the “Act”). The legislation has been fast tracked through Parliament and contains several temporary measures aimed at relieving the burden on businesses...
Renewing a commercial lease – what can be negotiated?
Most lease renewals are governed by the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954, and the rules can be complicated and confusing. However, if your commercial lease is up for renewal, you want to ensure you get the most favourable terms for your business. In this post, we look at...
Government Calling for Responsible Contractual Behaviour in the Covid-19 Era
The Government has issued guidance requesting parties to contracts act reasonably and fairly, in a spirit of working together in these unusual times, for the national interest and to protect jobs and the economy. Many parties to contracts will have been impacted by...
What is the point of Shareholders’ Agreements?
Starting with the basics, a shareholders’ agreement is a private contract between the shareholders of a company which sets out their rights and responsibilities as between them. It is not a compulsory document nor is it public. There is no set precedent and it can,...
Cyber Crime and Covid-19 – are you prepared?
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve, and cyber criminals are mercilessly exploiting the crisis for their own objectives. While there may not have been a significant increase in the actual levels of cybercrime, there has certainly been a change in direction. So...
