The spotlight has turned in recent weeks to the gig economy and how ‘workers’ are treated. In February, the SMB employment team commented on the Supreme Court ruling against Uber and how its implications could totally recognise the gig economy.
Stephen Shotnes supported the TBJI on their investigation which appears ahead of Deliveroo’s anticipated £8.8 billion stock market flotation. Stephen said: “I am very pleased to have assisted TBIJ on their important investigation into the financial realities of life in the gig economy for many Deliveroo drivers.”
The investigation was reported in the Mirror and ITV and the story was also picked up by various other media outlets in the UK and overseas. Full details of the investigation can be read here.
What is the current Legal Position around promotions?
Prize Competitions and Sweepstakes rules in the United Kingdom (“UK”) differ between its countries, namely between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is comprised of three nations: England, Wales, and Scotland. The UK is a union of these three nations and Northern Ireland. This subtle yet important distinction adds nuanced complexities to the operation of the sweepstakes rules in the UK.
SMB’s Media Team have advised FAE Film and Television Limited on the production and financing of new film Save The Cinema for Sky Cinema.
Read moreIn a judgment handed down on Tuesday 19th January, SMB won a claim to recover the domain name blackjack.com on behalf of our client, Hanger Holdings.
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