Laura Anthony

San Francisco

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Commissioner Uyeda’s Statement On Dealer Litigation

Aug 27, 2024 | securities-law-blog.com | Laura Anthony

On August 19, 2024, SEC Commissioner Mark T. Uyeda published a statement regarding one of the numerous defendants in SEC initiated enforcement proceedings claiming unlicensed dealer activity. The statement resonates with the sentiments of most of my colleagues, peers and clients.
EHRC consultation on updated guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment

Jul 31, 2024 | lexology.com | Laura Anthony

There are just a few days remaining to respond to the consultation by the Equality and Human Rights Commission (the EHRC) on its proposed updates to its guidance on preventing workplace sexual harassment. The EHRC’s consultation is in preparation for the changes to the law on workplace sexual harassment which will be introduced under the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 (the Act) that is due to come into force on 26 October 2024.
ICO’s consultation on new draft guidance on data protection compliance for employers

Feb 20, 2024 | lexology.com | Laura Anthony

For employers, understanding and implementing compliant data protection practices is crucial due to their regular handling of sensitive personal information. Recognising the need for clear guidelines, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has taken steps to create an Employment Information resource hub which is designed to help employers and recruiters navigate their data protection obligations.
Consultation on Diversity and Inclusion proposals in the financial sector

Oct 12, 2023 | lexology.com | Katharine Harle |Sarah Jackman |Laura Anthony

The UK's financial regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) have recently published proposals to boost diversity and inclusion (D&I) in the financial services sector. The proposals are aimed at supporting healthy work cultures, reducing groupthink, unlocking talent and supporting better firm governance and decision-making.
XBRL – Covered Forms | Securities Law Blog

Jun 13, 2023 | securities-law-blog.com | Laura Anthony

The last time I wrote about XBRL was related to the 2018 adoption of Inline XBRL which is now fully effective for all companies (see HERE). Although I gave an overview of Inline XBRL, that blog did not cover exactly what SEC forms need to be edgarized using XBRL. I’ll cover that now.
Can unenforceable non-compete clauses be saved? Severing terms | JD Supra

May 4, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Laura Anthony

May 4, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: It is sometimes possible to persuade a court to enforce a restriction that is otherwise unreasonably wide by severing, or effectively deleting, a specific aspect of the restriction. The risks and opportunities this creates need to be considered by employers when drafting as well as enforcing restrictions.
Representation of women on UK boards: the sea change continues | JD Supra

Mar 15, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Laura Anthony |Alison Weatherhead

March 15, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Just ahead of International Women's Day this year, the FTSE Women Leaders Review (the Review) published its second report on gender balance in FTSE leadership.
The Gender Recognition (Scotland) Bill: what does it mean for employers? | JD Supra

Feb 16, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Laura Anthony

February 16, 2023 To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: The Gender Recognition (Scotland) Bill (GR (S) Bill), which seeks to streamline the process by which transgender individuals in the UK can legally apply to change the gender listed on their birth certificate, completed the final stage of the Scottish legislative process in December 2022.
The Gender Recognition (Scotland) Bill: what does it mean for employers?

Feb 15, 2023 | lexology.com | Laura Anthony

The Gender Recognition (Scotland) Bill (GR (S) Bill), which seeks to streamline the process by which transgender individuals in the UK can legally apply to change the gender listed on their birth certificate, completed the final stage of the Scottish legislative process in December 2022. However, on 16 January 2023, the Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, made an order under Section 35 of the Scotland Act 1998 blocking the GR (S) Bill from receiving Royal Assent.