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Computer games designer’s failure to disclose his previous ideas meant employing company owned them – Burrows v Smith, High Court

3 February 2010 | Paul Gershlick | 2 comments

From 1998, Burrows developed and revised an idea for a game called ‘Traktrix’, which involved moving a ball to another side of the screen by laying down a track. When he became employed by Circle as...

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Safeway’s legal action against ex-directors and employees stands real prospects of success, rules High Court – Safeway v Twigger, High Court

25 January 2010 | Paul Gershlick

The High Court has given Safeway the go-ahead to continue its legal action against its ex-directors and employees for alleged breaches of competition law. The Office of Fair Trading believes that some...

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‘You can’t get me I’m part of the Union’ – A new code for employers

18 January 2010 | Michael Delaney

Employment partner Mike Delaney gives employers the heads-up about the new code which addresses provision for employees who need time off for trade union duties and activities. What are the differences...

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Acas Code of Practice on time off rights for trade union representatives is now in force

5 January 2010 | Michael Delaney

Acas’ Code of Practice on time off for trade union duties and activities came into effect on 1 January 2010. The new Code of Practice replaces the 2003 version. The Code of Practice aims to help improve...

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What should employers expect in 2010?

29 December 2009 | Michael Delaney

The Equality Bill The Equality Bill, which will harmonise and strengthen discrimination law, is expected to receive Royal Assent in April 2010, with the majority of its provisions coming into force...

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