On 9 October 2025, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) clarified when travel time qualifies as working time — with immediate implications for workforce scheduling and time recording. And it all … [Read more...] about ECJ: Ride in the Back Seat = Working Time?
Saudi Arabia proposes strict new cybersecurity reporting and response obligations
Saudi Arabia’s National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) has released a public consultation draft – on Istitlaa Platform of its proposed Draft National Framework for Cybersecurity Information Sharing and … [Read more...] about Saudi Arabia proposes strict new cybersecurity reporting and response obligations
Good news / BAD news – June 2026
This is the fourteenth edition of our BAD Team's blog (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team) and below we list things you need to be aware of…. Before we do: The 2026 FIFA World Cup … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – June 2026
Mass Layoff: Termination Without Proper Notification? Invalid!
Judgment of the Federal Labour Court (“BAG”), 1 April 2026 – 6 AZR 152/22 | Implementation of the European Court of Justice (“CJEU”) Judgments Sewel & Tomann Employers planning a mass layoff … [Read more...] about Mass Layoff: Termination Without Proper Notification? Invalid!
Gowling WLG at Farnborough International Airshow 2026
Insight across the sector. Confidence in delivery. We work at the heart of the aviation, aerospace and defence sector (AAD), supporting organisations across complex programmes, supply chains and … [Read more...] about Gowling WLG at Farnborough International Airshow 2026
Why AI will never replace good leadership (or employment lawyers)
My friend and Partner Jocelyn Paulley sent me this piece which suggests that one of our Titans of Tech believes he may replace himself as a leader in one-to-ones by an AI-powered Avatar. It is said … [Read more...] about Why AI will never replace good leadership (or employment lawyers)