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)
“Since 1717” when heritage becomes misleading in trademark law
Fashion’s long‑standing fondness for expressions such as “Since 1717” has now met judicial scrutiny. In March 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) held that a trademark … [Read more...] about “Since 1717” when heritage becomes misleading in trademark law
CJEU on Attribution of Voting Rights: “Acting in concert in another manner” under Section 34(2) WpHG contrary to EU law
With its judgment of 12 February 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case C‑864With its judgment of 12 February 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Case … [Read more...] about CJEU on Attribution of Voting Rights: “Acting in concert in another manner” under Section 34(2) WpHG contrary to EU law