Law firms and legal businesses and organisations should make sure they have plans in place regarding personal data in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the government has warned. Digital minister Margot James reminded legal sector organisations last week to check the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) website for guidance. In the event of no deal, the government plans to secure a ‘data adequacy decision’ from the EU, which will let UK and EU firms carry on exchanging personal data. However, this agreement cannot be finalised until the UK has left. Call the ICO helpline on 0303 123 1113.
20 February 2019
No-deal data preparation
MOVERS & SHAKERS
NLJ Career Profile: Daniel Burbeary, Michelman Robinson
Daniel Burbeary, office managing partner of Michelman Robinson, discusses launching in London, the power of the law, and what the kitchen can teach us about litigating
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West End firm strengthens employment and immigration team with partner hire
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NEWS
The controversial Courts and Tribunals Bill has passed its second reading by 304 votes to 203, despite concerted opposition from the legal profession
The presumption of parental involvement is to be abolished, the Lord Chancellor David Lammy has confirmed
A highly experienced chartered legal executive has been prevented from representing her client in financial remedies proceedings, in a case that highlights the continued fallout from Mazur
Plans to commandeer 50%-75% of the interest on lawyers’ client accounts to fund the justice system overlook the cost and administrative burden of this on small and medium law firms, CILEX has warned
Lawyers have been asked for their views on proposals to change the penalties for assaulting a police officer
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