Stevens & Bolton Podcast Channel

Construction Law ”Back to Basics” - Alternative Dispute Resolution

Welcome to Series 3 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the dispute resolution options available for resolving construction disputes.

In episode 2, of series 3 of the Construction Law, Back to Basics podcast, Claire Perry, managing associate takes a look at common forms of Alternative Dispute Resolution and how they can be used in the context of construction disputes as well as the reasons why some forms may be more appropriate than others, depending on the type of project, the nature of the dispute and the parties’ requirements.

The S&B People Podcast - Two minds don’t think alike - Maximising the potential of your neurodiverse workforce

Rebecca Berry, a Senior Associate in our employment team, joins our host Frances Rollin for this episode of the S&B People Podcast where we talk about neurodiversity in the workplace. We discuss the benefits of neurodiversity at work, how employment law impacts employers and neurodivergent employees, a recent case on reasonable adjustments for neurodiverse job applicants and some practical ideas on making recruitment processes and working environment more neurodivergent-friendly. Embracing neurodiversity is an aspect of the employment relationship where employers might want to consider going further than the law requires - the benefits of taking a more imaginative, proactive approach to embracing and nurturing neurodiversity in the workforce are not to be underestimated.

Construction Law ‘Back to Basics: Adjudication

Welcome to Series 3 of the Construction Law "Back to Basics" podcast – in this series of podcasts, Stevens & Bolton’s construction and engineering team provide listeners with an overview of the dispute resolution options available for resolving construction disputes.

In episode 1, Series 3 of the Construction Law ‘Back to Basics’ podcast, Lauren Melnyk, associate, discusses adjudication. Lauren provides a brief overview of what adjudication involves, the process and includes some top tips on being prepared

UK GDPR: Compensation and fines - where are we now?

Welcome to the second episode of our podcast series, "UK GDPR – where are we now?" where we delve into the ever-evolving landscape of GDPR and its impact on data protection practices.

In episode two, our host, Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection, is joined by Tom Lingard, Head of Intellectual Property to discuss the pivotal shifts in compensation and fines under the UK GDPR.

In this episode, we explore:

• Developments in fines and compensation under the GDPR
• Recent fines imposed by the ICO
• Recent cases and trends in damages awards

The S&B Quarter Day Podcast – Tenant exits

Welcome to the S&B Quarter Day podcast - a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team offering digestible legal insights into topical issues for our listeners from the commercial property world.

 In this third episode, which is split into three parts, Helen Wheddon and Markus Klempa discuss the legal and practical issues that arise when a tenant wants to exit its premises.  In Part 1, they focus on what happens when the tenant leaves unexpectedly.

UK GDPR – where are we now?

Welcome to our brand-new podcast series, where we bring you the latest insights and updates on the GDPR and its impact on data protection practices.

In our first episode, our host, Beverley Flynn, Head of Data Protection and Cyber Security, is joined by two experts: Gary Parnell, Head of Insurance, and Charlie Maurice, Head of IT. Together, they delve into some of the key trends that have shaped the evolution of the data protection landscape over the past five years.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The evolution of GDPR five years on
• Brexit and its impact
• The Data Protection Bill no. 2
• International data transfers
• AI and developments in new technologies
• Cookies
• Fines and monetary penalties

The S&B People Podcast - What employers need to know about the new Retained EU Law act

Sarah Taylor, senior knowledge lawyer in our Employment team joins Frances Rollin for this episode of the S&B People Podcast where we talk about the implications of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 on employment law in the UK. Although the controversial sunset provisions are no longer in play, there are still significant consequences for employers. We talk about the key aspects of the new act, the practical implications of these changes on employment law, the government consultations that recently closed on the Working Time Regulations, holiday pay and TUPE and the possibility of chaos in the lower courts and tribunals from January 2024.

The S&B People Podcast: Is it fair for an employer to rely on private Facebook posts to take disciplinary action?

Chelsea Feeney, associate in our Employment team, joins Frances Rollin for this episode of the S&B People Podcast where we talk about the recent tribunal case of Webb v London Underground. The employer in this case had dismissed an employee following posts on her private Facebook account, that the Tribunal described as offensive, inflammatory and racially divisive. The tribunal considered if the employer could legitimately rely on private Facebook posts in order to take disciplinary action. It also considered the right to privacy and freedom of expression under the European Convention of Human Rights as well as some basic points for conducting a fair dismissal procedure.

The S&B Quarter Day Podcast – Renters (Reform) Bill

Welcome to the S&B Quarter Day podcast – a series of podcasts by Stevens & Bolton’s real estate disputes team designed to provide commercial landlord and tenant listeners with an overview of key topics of interest.

In the second episode of this series, Jessica Waters and Alexandra Rusu discuss the proposed changes to the private rental sector in the Renters (Reform) Bill recently published by the government.  

R&I Spotlight - Cross-border recognition in a post-Brexit world

What happens when an insolvency officeholder is appointed over a company who needs to take action on behalf of the company in a foreign jurisdiction?

Tim Carter and Lucy Trott discuss the ins and outs of obtaining recognition of officeholder appointments in foreign jurisdictions, an issue which is becoming more prevalent since the UK left the EU.