Insights
At SMB, we are putting our expertise at your service, from the latest in legal updates to what’s happening in your industry.
-
28th March 2024The Journalism Exemption: New Official Guidance from the ICO
For the first time ever, the Information Commissioner’s Office has issued an official Code of Practice for journalists with statutory force under the GDPR.
Read more -
21st March 2024Do I have to see my ex at court in family court proceedings?
Family court proceedings can be difficult and stressful. Going to court can be even more intimidating when the other party to those proceedings is your ex-spouse or partner.
Read more -
14th March 2024How to Prepare for an Initial Meeting with a Family Law Solicitor
Below are some tips to help you feel more at ease and get the most out of your initial meeting.
Read more -
10th March 2024Avoiding ‘Fake Views’
With many brands turning to "Influencer Marketing" as part of their overall marketing strategy, it's important such brands take care to make sure claims, whether made by influencers or the public are not misleading.
Read more -
6th March 2024Employment Partner, Makbool Javaid, shares thoughts on unfair dismissal case at Brighton and Hove FC
Employment Partner Makbool Javaid has shared his thoughts on a recent case pertaining to a teacher at Brighton and Hove FC's football academy, who won an unfair dismissal claim after being accused of using a derogatory slur.
Read more -
10th February 2024Where were the Directors? Part 3
As a lawyer by trade - although I am enjoying my foray into journalism - today I am thinking about the objective and statutory duties of those on the Board of the Post Office, as legislated under the Companies Act 2006. By staying silent in the face of wrongdoing on an industrial scale, did the individual members of the Board breach their duties as directors?
Read more -
8th February 2024Will 2024 see the reintroduction of Employment Tribunal and Employment Appeal Tribunal fees?
The Ministry of Justice (“MoJ”) has launched an open consultation to discuss the possible reintroduction of Employment Tribunal fees. It is proposed that claimants should pay a £55 fee to issue proceedings in either the Employment Tribunal (“ET”) or Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in each jurisdiction.
Read more -
7th February 2024What would a British citizen’s army mean for employers?
As reported by the BBC, General Sir Patrick Sanders' insinuation that modern society is moving from a post-war to pre-war state has rumbled the newsfeeds planting one question in everyone’s mind: might the British public be called upon to fight?
Read more -
7th February 2024Sustainability and Values drive success of retail brand
An interesting article on how Freshly Cosmetics has made its values and sustainability, a pillar of its business strategy, alongside its on-line sales.
Read more