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SBP Law contributes to GDPR Webinar

Link: https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=2&eventid=2449780&sessionid=1&key=8582D43BB40F8F66280CFDF200245649&regTag=&sourcepage=register Summary Event Timings: BST: 2pm - 3pm EDT: 9am - 10am It has now been over 2 years since GDPR came into effect. As most will now know, these regulations have dramatically increased the onus on organisations to take a proactive approach to data protection compliance and reduce [...]

SBP Law contributes to GDPR Webinar2020-08-18T13:53:51+00:00

Rape Prosecutions Remain Stubbornly Low

The “decriminalisation” of rape! By Dr. Donald Macfarlane | 12/08/2020 By. Tamara Davis and Dr Don Macfarlane (SBP LAW) WARNING: This article may be regarded by many as unpleasant, concerning, and unsettling. Nonetheless, it is our duty to ensure that victims of sexual abuse are protected within the law. https://www.qredible.co.uk/b/the-decriminalisation-of-rape/ Summary According [...]

Rape Prosecutions Remain Stubbornly Low2020-08-12T14:51:55+00:00

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act By Melissa Rock (SBP Law) Background On 20 May 2020, the Government published the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill (the “Bill”) which, under the accelerated parliamentary process, received Royal Assent on 25 June 2020. Consequently, the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (the “Act”) became law. Mark [...]

Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act2020-08-07T07:44:57+00:00

The End Of The Rough Sex Defence

By. Dr Don Macfarlane and Tamara Davis (SBP LAW) WARNING: This article may be regarded by many as unpleasant, concerning, and unsettling. Nonetheless, it is our duty to ensure that victims of sexual abuse are protected within the law. What is the ‘rough sex’ defence? In criminal defences, the so-called [...]

The End Of The Rough Sex Defence2020-07-22T09:46:24+00:00

Paedophile hunters evidence can be used in prosecutions

Supreme Court rules that there is no right to engage in paedophilia and children’s rights must be protected so decoy evidence can be relied upon to obtain a conviction. By. Tamara Davis and Don Macfarlane (SBP LAW)   WARNING: The facts of this case may be regarded by many as [...]

Paedophile hunters evidence can be used in prosecutions2020-07-16T10:34:14+00:00

Renewable Energy: Sustain, Re-Think and Export!

Why the UK needs to innovate and export its way out of COVID-19? COVID-19 has changed and indeed will continue to change the business landscape. It is no longer business as usual for lawyers and their clients.  Lawyers need to be adding value through being dynamic strategic partners and trusted [...]

Renewable Energy: Sustain, Re-Think and Export!2020-07-07T12:48:31+00:00

Digitisation of the Legal Profession – it’s now or never!

Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic, there is immense pressure on many companies across different sectors of the economy. These are challenging times for businesses and law firms alike – hurdles, unlike anything that they have encountered before. Law firms have had to adapt and are continuing to adapt. Law firms have probably [...]

Digitisation of the Legal Profession – it’s now or never!2020-06-26T09:02:57+00:00

The Changing Regulatory Lanscape

Regulatory compliance is a moving target. And a difficult one to score consecutively. Laws in different countries, regions and relating practices will constantly play a role in affecting data privacy or E-Disclosure activities. You can’t just delete data as a result of a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR) if it’s [...]

The Changing Regulatory Lanscape2019-12-17T09:39:57+00:00
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