Privacy
3.02.21
How the pandemic has changed civil litigation for the better
In April 2020, we looked at how the civil justice system were adapting during the first national lockdown. Nearly a year on, many of those changes have become commonplace. Whilst there have been ample temporary restrictions and moratoriums put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic which have been somewhat frustrating for parties currently and/or wishing…
Read more8.01.21
Bad data in risk management databases
The inception of the General Data Protection Regulation (‘GDPR’) in May 2018 has made it easier for individuals within the UK and the EU (and sometimes those based elsewhere) to assert their data protection rights to object to the inclusion of false or outdated information about them in risk/compliance databases. In most jurisdictions, businesses operating…
Read more23.11.20
Brett Wilson LLP’s offices open for face-to-face consultations
Brett Wilson LLP’s London offices have reopened for face-to-face consultations. Clients who would prefer to have a Skype, Teams or telephone consultation continue to have this option. The safety of clients and staff is of paramount importance. The firm has a rigorous Covid-19 protocol, approved by the British Safety Council. All staff and visitors are…
Read moreShould the Supreme Court be less supreme?
The Telegraph has reported that Ministers are understood to be discussing plans to change the name of the Supreme Court, cut the number of permanent judges, and bring in new judges with “specialist” knowledge to hear individual cases. The government has been considering reform since last year when the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Boris…
Read more22.10.20
Brett Wilson LLP and its lawyers recommended in Chambers and Partners 2021 directory
Brett Wilson LLP’s Defamation/Reputation Management and Criminal Defence teams have again been recommended by the prestigious Chambers and Partners directory. Partners Iain Wilson (noted for being an ‘astute and bold lawyer who is not afraid to take on any sort of challenge in media and civil litigation. He has an impressive creative and courageous edge…
Read moreCameras in court: should we be doing more to facilitate open justice in the civil system?
Media lawyers will have experienced, or at least be aware of, an anonymised claimant having been stripped of their anonymity by a court. MLA became Rhodes, PNM became Khuja and JMO and KTA became Khan and Khan etc. In each case, the court decided in favour of the overarching principle of open justice. The principles…
Read more1.10.20
Brett Wilson LLP’s departments and lawyers recognised by Legal 500
Brett Wilson LLP has been recommended in three categories in the prestigious Legal 500 directory of leading law firms:- Reputation Management Professional Discipline Crime (General) Media and communications law partners Iain Wilson (noted for his ‘sharp intellect and an absolute commitment to the client’s cause’) and Max Campbell (‘a rising star… with a deep knowledge…
Read more29.09.20
Shaming covidiots on social media: fair game?
There aren’t many of us who enjoy wearing facemasks, however most of us are law-abiding and/or want to do our bit to try and protect others and stem the pandemic. Whilst the number of those refusing to wear facemasks on public transport or in shops is decreasing, there remains a hardcore of able-bodied individuals who…
Read more23.09.20
Brett Wilson LLP offices remain open for face to face consultations
After a review of the revised government guidance on 23 September 2020, the partners have determined that the firm’s offices will remain open for clients who wish to attend socially-distanced ‘face to face’ consultations. Clients who prefer to have a Skype or telephone consultation continue to have this option. The safety of clients and staff…
Read more8.09.20
Suspect anonymity: The hypocrisy of parliamentary privilege
1 August 2020 marked the parliamentary revelation that a sitting MP had been arrested by police on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and controlling and coercive behaviour. All offences were alleged to have taken between July 2019 and January 2020 against the MP’s former staffer. Police confirmed the suspect was a male Tory in his…
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