Getting the Deal Through
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Celia Kendrick, Matthew Howse
Government's efforts to spur economic growth lengthen the qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims and streamline Employment Tribunal procedures.
Presentation | Webinar
A. James Vázquez-Azpiri, Tram-Anh Frank, François Vergne, Matthew Howse, Tony Mou, Mark Zelek, Eleanor Pelta, Walter Ahrens, Denise Backhouse, Zaitun Poonja
Morgan Lewis presented the first of a four part webinar sessions moderated by Morgan Lewis's International Labor and Employment team leader, Mark E. Zelek, entitled "Getting the Deal Through Labour & Employment 2011 - Man... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Morgan Lewis-TMI LawFlash
David McManus, Lisa Yano, Gregory Salathé
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare report addresses a growing problem in the country's workplace; definition and proposed guidelines offer new level of clarity to employers.
LawFlash/Client Alert | Advertising, Consumer Protection, and Privacy LawFlash
Celia Kendrick, François Vergne, Matthew Howse, Walter Ahrens
European Commission proposal for a new General Data Protection Regulation aims to strengthen and harmonise data protection law across Europe.
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Rachel Ashwood
Radical reforms to the UK employment law system—possibly the most radical in decades—were outlined on 23 November by Vince Cable, the UK's Business Secretary. The announcement came after months of speculation and in... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice
In the UK, the question of whether an individual is an employee, a worker, or self-employed is an important one because the rights that the law provides to the individual vary depending on his or her status. For example, the ri... more
Outside Publication | Chapter
Matthew Howse
The Getting the Deal Through annual reports provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and business people. Morgan Lewis partners Mark Dichter... more
Outside Publication | Chapter
Kenneth Turnbull, Mark Dichter, Elliot Steelman
The Getting the Deal Through annual reports provide international analysis in key areas of law and policy for corporate counsel, cross-border legal practitioners, and business people. Morgan Lewis partners Mark Dichter... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
François Vergne, Antoine Jouhet, Sarah-Jane Mirou
With the economic crisis, many European states are taking initiatives to limit their deficits. In France, the government has announced €47 billion in public savings in the country’s 2011 social security budget. Amo... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Matthew Howse, Sarah Ash
On 13 October, the UK's Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) handed down its decision in Todd v Care Concern . This case concerned a seller's failure to properly inform and consult with employees regarding an impending transfer. T... more
Newsletter | Mergers and Acquisitions Primer
Lisa Yano, Gregory Salathé
私どもモルガン・ルイスでは、日本のクライアントの皆様のために、米国における企業の買収・合併（Ｍ＆Ａ）を中心とした情報メモランダム・シリーズ を発行し、お手元にお届けしていくことになりました。毎回、初歩的な解説も含め２つのトピックを選び、ご紹介してまいります。今後、日本企業による米国企 業買収が活発化していくと予想されるなか、私どもがお届けする情報がお役に立つことを願っております。 Morgan Lewis is publishing a se... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Matthew Howse
On 30 September 2010 it was announced by the UK Government that the right to request a flexible working arrangement will once more be extended from April 2011, with the stated aim of creating a fairer and more family-friendly so... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Matthew Howse
Introduction The majority of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 (the Act) come into force on 1 October 2010. The Act brings together 116 pieces of equality legislation concerning sex, race, disability, sexual orientatio... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Rachel Ashwood, Matthew Howse
The UK government has today announced proposals to abolish the UK's Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65. The proposals are subject to a consultation process; if implemented as set out in the consultation document, the DRA would ... more
Outside Publication | Article
Rachel Ashwood
LawFlash/Client Alert | Immigration Alert
Rachel Ashwood
Earlier this week the UK government announced controversial new plans to place a cap on the number of migrant workers from outside Europe entering the United Kingdom. This is just one of various measures being proposed to scale... more
Outside Publication | Article
Rachel Ashwood
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice
Christopher Hitchins
The Equality Bill in the UK on 7 April passed the final stages of parliamentary approval and has been sent for Royal Assent before the General Election on 6 May 2010. It is likely that the majority of the new provisions will come... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Mark Dichter, Matthew Howse
The month of April will see various changes to employment-related benefits and compensation take effect in the UK. The changes include the following:
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"Fit notes" to replace "sick notes"
The legislation governi... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Mark Dichter, Matthew Howse
Introduction The House of Lords has recently approved legislation which will allow new parents to share childcare responsibilities. Assuming the relevant eligibility requirements are satisfied, the current statutory posit... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Immigration Alert
Rachel Ashwood
The way in which skilled migrant workers will qualify for permission to work in the United Kingdom will change with effect from 6 April 2010, following an announcement from the UK government on 18 March 2010 . The proposed new m... more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Mark Dichter
Traditionally in the United Kingdom, the reigning monarch delivers a speech at the annual State Opening of Parliament, setting out the policies and proposed legislative agenda of the Government in the new parliamentary session. ... more
Newsletter | International Perspectives
Walter Ahrens
Risk, Reward, and Reform: Remuneration Practices The big-bonus culture associated with financial services institutions worldwide has been heavily criticised in the media as being one of the main… more
LawFlash/Client Alert | Labor and Employment LawFlash
Labor and Employment Practice
A French court decision affects the mobility clauses inserted into employment contracts governed by French law. By a decision dated September 23 (Société Renault Reagroup n° 07-44.200 FS-PBR), the Cour de c... more
Outside Publication | Article
Rachel Ashwood