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Brexit Essentials: The legal and business implications of the UK leaving the EU Discusses the implications on specific areas of law and business if the UK were to leave the EU. If the UK votes to the leave the EU on 23 June 2016, there could be significant consequences for businesses and financial markets in the UK, the EU and eve... Brexit Essentials: Rules on corporate campaigning and political expenditure Discusses the legal issues around corporate campaigning and political donations and what businesses should watch out for when considering how to get their voices heard. On 23 June 2016, UK voters will go to the polls to decide whether the UK should rem... Brexit essentials: Renegotiation of the UK's relationship with the EU Discusses the reform package agreed upon at the recent European Council summit, the extent of the Prime Minister's success in achieving his proposals for reform, and how this may affect the outcome of the referendum. Prior to the "in/out"... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin EAT confirms holiday pay includes commission; Gender Pay Gap Reporting: Draft regulations and second consultation; Women on Boards Review published; New consultation on non-financial reporting. Topics covered in this bulletin: Stop Press EAT confir... Key facts on the GDPR Provides an overview of some of the key changes the EU General Data Protection Regulation will introduce. This briefing is the second in a series of briefings on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (the GDPR) which was provisionally agreed in Dec... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Employee information requirements in the UK, France and Germany; Redress for workers who suffer detriment as a result of exclusivity terms in zero hour contracts. Topics covered in this bulletin: New Publication Best Friends briefing: Business tran... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Reducing regulatory burdens: Amendment to definition of "multi-employer scheme" for governance purposes; Pension Schemes Newsletter 75; Tapered annual allowance; PPF levy 2016/17. (2): HMRC’s Countdown Bulletin 12 Topics covered in thi... New cyber security law: what does the NIS Directive mean for your business? Outlines which organisations may be affected (those in the energy, transport, banking and finance, health, water and digital infrastructure sectors), the new requirements they may be subject to and possible next steps. Political agreement has been reac... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Auto-enrolment; Abolition of DB contracting-out: bulk transfers without consent; Chancellor announces cap on early exit charges; Secondary annuity market; Finance Bill 2016. (2): HMRC’s Countdown Bulletin 12 Topics covered in this bulletin: The... The New EU Market Abuse Regulation: An Overview for UK Issuers An overview for UK issuers of the key changes under the Market Abuse Regulation, which will apply in the UK from 3 July 2016. detailed provisions for issuers to follow when carrying out market soundings.  The Market Abuse Regulation ("MAR&qu...