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The MICHELIN Guide has published an account of a journey through Cádiz in which the British chef Merlin Labron-Johnson, of Osip in Somerset, is taken by Juanlu Fernández of LÚ Cocina y Alma through the almadraba, the fixed-net tuna fishery the Phoenicians were working three thousand years ago, and then inland to Jerez. Read it. I am grateful to the Guide and to the Andalucía Tourist Board for recording what those of us from Jerez have … Read the rest
Multi-club ownership (MCO) has become a significant trend across global sport as investors seek to create value through shared resources, commercial synergies, talent pathways, and diversified portfolios. While football has been the most visible example of MCO, the article highlights how similar ownership models have gained traction in rugby union, cricket, and motorsport.
In rugby union, recent acquisitions of Prem clubs by Black Knight and Red Bull demonstrate how investors are expanding established sports portfolios into rugby though vertical integration. … Read the rest
In Part 2 of our series, we’ll look at who forms part of an investigation team, how location affects which laws apply to an investigation, notification and timing requirements. (Part 1 covers the definition of ‘workplace’ harassment, investigation scoping and legal privilege).
#4 – Who should be part of the investigation team?
The composition of the investigation team can significantly impact the effectiveness and credibility of the investigation.
In Australia, some states restrict who can conduct investigations. Subject to this … Read the rest
In recent months, I’ve spoken to many HR professionals about all things employee relations or “ER.”
What stood out was the challenging nature of the role of those in ER.
The role of ER has never been more valuable to Australian employers, whose workplaces have never been more regulated.
Yes, compliance is a must, but so too is meeting business objectives.
ER is at the pointy end of keeping a business out of trouble and getting things done.
The passion … Read the rest
As we discussed in our previous blog on non-competes (as well as other types of restraint of trade), the move to add regulation has been gaining momentum since Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced in August 2023 a Competition Review to examine competition laws, policies and institutions.
Whilst the move to ban non-competes in Australia has been inspired by the U.S. Fair Trade Commission vote to ban non-competes, on 20 August 2024, a Federal District Court in Dallas, Texas, struck down … Read the rest
I have blogged about this many new years in the past and, here I am again, reminding you. Yes, I have my living trust in place but DO YOU? To me it seems very normal for people to say “I will get a living trust as part of my new years resolution!” The problem, like with many new year’s resolutions, is they don’t do it. Or maybe they meet with the estate planning attorney but don’t finish it. If you … Read the rest
This mini Q&A series will follow COP28, providing you with a quick and easy way to stay informed as the discussion evolves. Our coverage will highlight significant and recent developments from a legal perspective, allowing you to assess the impact of these on your business.
In this video, Tim Baines (Environmental partner, London, and founding member of Mayer Brown’s Global ESG Steering Group) sits down with Oliver Williams (Banking & Finance associate, London, and Editor of Mayer Brown’s Eye on … Read the rest
On September 29, 2023, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued new agency-wide guidelines regarding how its employees will address cases in which Red Notices and Diffusions.
The complete guidelines are found here, and the most relevant provisions (in my estimation) are listed in our last blog post.
In part one of this series, we referenced the fact that some of the new provisions would likely be more impactful in a practical sense than others. The provisions that are … Read the rest